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2021-11-03 06:12
New York’s Hudson Valley is a beautiful place to visit and a special place to live. If you are considering opening a brewery in the Hudson Valley, it is a wonderful place to connect wi… Read More
2021-10-27 06:12
Starting and growing your winery is a lot like life. While much is certain, there will always be the known unknowns and the unknown unknowns. For many, the various grants, exemptions and oth… Read More
2021-10-19 06:51
New York’s Hudson Valley is a beautiful place to visit and a special place to live. If you are considering opening a cidery in the Hudson Valley, it is a wonderful place to connect wit… Read More
2021-10-05 06:31
More and more, consumers are drawn to alcohol-free beverage products that offer the taste of wines and beers without the levels of alcohol. Breweries and suppliers are increasingly drawn to… Read More
2021-09-22 06:18
New York’s Hudson Valley is a beautiful place to visit and a special place to live. If you are considering opening a winery in the Hudson Valley, it is a wonderful place to connect wit… Read More
2021-09-07 06:49
The attraction to lower alcohol wines is growing in the consumer market as these products offer a great alternative to higher alcohol content wines without sacrificing the taste. For consume… Read More
2021-08-03 07:00
More and more wine companies are looking to develop a newer category of wines: Alcohol-removed or dealcoholized wines. With some consumers concerned about consumption or generally concerned… Read More
2021-07-21 13:55
On July 7, 2021, New York Governor Cuomo signed legislation that allows restaurants to use municipal spaces (e.g., sidewalks and streets) for outdoor dining. This privilege was originally gr… Read More
2021-06-30 07:27
Insurance for Breweries: Part 3 This article is the third in a series of three parts on insurance for breweries. To view the first part, please see our post Insurance for Breweries & Bee… Read More
2021-06-16 07:26
Insurance for Breweries: Part 2 This article is the second in a series of three parts on insurance for breweries. To view the first part, please see our post Insurance for Breweries and Beer… Read More
2021-06-02 07:18
Insurance for Breweries: Part 1 We admit it. Insurance isn’t necessarily the sexiest topic. But whether you’re just starting your venture or looking to take things to… Read More
2021-04-28 07:06
Insurance for Distilleries: Part 3 This article is the third in a series of three parts on insurance for distilleries. To view the first part, please see our post Insurance for Distilleries… Read More
2021-04-21 06:51
Insurance for Distilleries: Part 2 This article is the second in a series of three parts on insurance for distilleries. To view the first part, please see our post Insurance for Distilleries… Read More
2021-04-07 07:38
Insurance for Distilleries: Part 1 We admit it. Insurance isn’t necessarily the sexiest topic. But whether you’re just starting your venture or looking to take things… Read More
2021-03-10 06:37
What is a Tennessee distillery license and what are the benefits as a licensee? A distillery license in Tennessee has many benefits. First and foremost, the license permits the licensee to m… Read More
2021-02-23 07:05
This article is the third in a series of three parts on insurance for wineries. To view the first part, please see our post Insurance for Wineries & Wine Producers: An Introductory Guide… Read More
2021-02-10 06:43
This article is the second in a series of three parts on insurance for wineries. To view the first part, please see our post Insurance for Wineries & Wine Producers: An Introductory Guid… Read More
2021-01-27 07:24
We admit it. Insurance isn’t necessarily the sexiest topic. But whether you’re just starting your venture or looking to take things to that next step, it needs to be… Read More
2021-01-19 07:23
This is the third in a series of posts about choosing a distributor. For the first post, please see here. For the second post, please see here. Regulatory & Compliance B… Read More
2021-01-12 07:14
This is the second in a series of posts about choosing a distributor. For the first post, please see here. Relationship with Your Competitors Keep in mind that expertise can have its d… Read More
2021-01-05 07:48
With few exceptions, alcohol production and sale in the United States is carried out through the three-tier model involving producers, distributors, and retailers. Fundamentally, this… Read More
2020-12-29 18:46
Having worked with many new producers of wine and distilled spirits just entering the industry, we at Hops & Vine know how surprising it can be to learn that the federal regulator, the A… Read More
2020-11-10 07:26
Crowdfunding has become a very popular way for companies to source potential investments and receive the financial backing they made need to start their business. Because of the popularity o… Read More
2020-10-20 06:13
Is your company ready for the 2020 U.S. FDA Biennial Renewal Food Facility Registration? The renewal time period just started on October 1, 2020 and is through December 31, 2020. Even t… Read More
2020-10-06 07:20
Crowdfunding has become a very popular way for companies to source potential investments and receive the financial backing they made need to start their business. Because of the popularity o… Read More
2020-09-29 06:49
Instagram is a great tool for alcohol beverage companies to engage with consumers, promote their brand, and understand their customers better. It is a wonderful platform to roll out new prod… Read More
2020-09-22 07:54
Low alcohol wines are an attractive class of beverages to consumers because of their lower alcohol content and (generally) lower calorie count. They also often appear in more portable-friend… Read More
2020-09-16 07:58
A common question we receive from industry members is this one: Do I need a TTB permit as a beer brand owner? Before we discuss what may be required, let’s take a step back. Often, com… Read More
2020-09-09 16:13
Crowdfunding has become a very popular way for companies to source potential investments and receive the financial backing they made need to start their business. Because of the popularity o… Read More
2020-09-01 06:35
Another common issue we see is the desire to sell wine in 250 mL size bottles or cans, which is currently not authorized by the TTB standards of fill for an individual container of wine for… Read More
2020-08-25 07:23
Can I bottle my cabernet sauvignon in 500 mL bottles? What about 1 gallon containers? We receive questions like this from clients very often. We realize they are very important when det… Read More
2020-08-18 20:56
Can I bottle my rye whiskey in 500 mL bottles? What about 1 gallon containers? We receive questions like this from clients very often. We realize they are very important when determining bot… Read More
2020-08-18 18:20
What is a Tennessee winery license and what are the benefits as a licensee? A winery license in Tennessee, when compared to the farm winery license, allows the license holder to perfor… Read More
2020-08-11 07:04
What is a Tennessee farm winery license and what are the benefits as a licensee? Farm wineries in Tennessee, per Tennessee Code § 57-3-207, operate a bit differently than farm win… Read More
2020-08-04 07:46
So you’ve decided to start a winery. You’re about to embark on an incredible adventure, one that will be both challenging and yet incredibly rewarding (not to mention delicious)… Read More
2020-07-28 06:25
Was your TTB permit approved a while ago? If so, chances are that some aspect of your business may have changed since the initial approval. TTB typically requires industry members to update… Read More
2020-07-21 07:11
So you’ve decided to start a custom crush facility. You’re about to embark on an incredible adventure, one that will be both challenging and yet incredibly rewarding. Starting an… Read More
2020-07-14 07:09
A common question we receive from industry members is this one: Do I need a TTB permit as a wine brand owner? Before we discuss what may be required, let’s take a step back. Often, com… Read More
2020-07-07 15:22
Crowdfunding has become a very popular way for companies to source potential investments and receive the financial backing they made need to start their business. Because of the popularity o… Read More
2020-06-30 07:38
In 2017, TTB published a Industry Circular 2017-2 to explain the changes to the hard cider tax rate and to allow for a broader range of hard ciders to be subject to the hard cider tax rate… Read More
2020-06-23 07:42
Moonshine is an attractive product to many distilled spirits producers for a variety of reasons. The TTB and its corresponding regulations to not have a hard definition of “moonshine… Read More
2020-06-16 07:56
What is a TTB spirits Transfer in Bond (“TIB”)? Simply put, a Transfer in Bond allows one distillery to transfer non-taxpaid spirits (or wine) to another distillery. The TTB Form… Read More
2020-06-09 07:26
Are you aware of the mandatory requirements that must appear on alcohol beverage advertisements under TTB regulations? Are you aware that TTB interprets “advertisements” and &ldq&hell…Read More
2020-06-02 07:58
A common question we receive from industry members is this one: Do I need a TTB permit as a wine brand owner of a product if I am outsourcing production to a third-party custom crush facilit… Read More
2020-05-26 07:59
Kombucha is a challenging product, at least from a regulatory perspective. Determining whether or not production of kombucha requires a federal basic TTB permit and/or is subject to federal… Read More
2020-05-19 08:19
Kombucha has become a hot topic in the beverage industry for many reasons. With the rise in health-conscious eating, the presence of lactic-acid bacteria in most kombuchas can be a promising… Read More
2020-05-12 07:40
Labeling of hard ciders under 7% alcohol by volume can cause a lot of challenges for cideries and cider brand owners because it is often an uncharted territory. The labels fall subject to th… Read More
2020-05-05 07:34
Labeling is important. Period. Of course, it tells a story about your product, your brand, its origin, its transformation, and it invites consumers to connect with you. However, it is also s… Read More
2020-04-21 06:55
brewThe Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) is the regulatory agency that issues federal basic permits to alcohol beverage industry members. Traditionally, the agenc… Read More
2020-04-13 06:21
So you’ve decided to start a brewery. You’re about to embark on an incredible adventure, one that will be both challenging and yet incredibly rewarding (not to mention delicious)… Read More
2020-04-08 07:40
It goes without saying that regulatory requirements are important in the alcohol beverage industry. This is especially true for labeling. Labeling of wines under 7% alcohol by volume can cau… Read More
2020-04-02 14:13
Nowadays, it is near impossible to find certain cleaning products like hand sanitizer, Lysol, etc. (Even toilet paper is hard to find!) TTB announced in its March 26, 2020 guidance that tax… Read More
2020-04-02 13:02
In Industry Circular 2020-2, TTB announced that it will postpone the filings of excise taxes for 90 days for businesses it regulates that have been severely impacted by COVID-19. The postpon… Read More
2019-12-11 07:59
FDA food facility registration is required for facilities that manufacture, process, package, or hold food products. “Food”—for the purposes of the FDA facility registratio… Read More
2019-11-12 07:50
FDA food facility registration is required for facilities that manufacture, process, package, or hold food products. “Food”—for the purposes of the FDA facility registratio… Read More
2019-10-16 07:40
FDA food facility registration is required for facilities that manufacture, process, package, or hold food products. “Food”—for the purposes of the FDA facility registratio… Read More
2019-09-26 07:40
FDA food facility registration is required for facilities that manufacture, process, package, or hold food products. “Food”—for the purposes of the FDA facility registratio… Read More
2019-09-19 07:57
Entering the wine business is a dream come true for many wine lovers. However, there are significant factors that can cause hesitation or be a hard stop for aspiring vintners. The first and… Read More
2019-09-05 07:25
Last week, Governor Cuomo signed a bill (S03281 / A5059) to allow the sale and consumption of wine, cider, braggot, and mead at organizations hosting games of chance, such as Bingo, in New Y… Read More
2019-09-03 07:06
Hard seltzer is taking off! As a new product, companies often have a lot of questions about what type of licenses or permits may be required to either produce or sell hard seltzer. In this a… Read More
2019-08-28 06:34
It is not unusual for startup or small scale hard seltzer companies to work with a contract producer or co-packer who will produce, bottle, and label the actual hard seltzer product. T… Read More
2019-08-14 07:42
TTB is temporarily offering a voluntary disclosure program for alcohol beverage wholesalers and importers who have failed to report changes in control or changes in proprietorship within 30… Read More
2019-08-06 08:06
Hard seltzer is quickly becoming one of the most popular types of alcohol beverages from both a consumer and production standpoint. These alcoholic seltzers are attractive to consumers for m… Read More
2019-08-02 17:51
Nothing in life is certain but death and taxes, particularly in the alcohol beverage industry. The federal government has created a complex regulatory scheme to ensure that it gets its… Read More
2019-05-22 07:10
Gypsy brewing. We love that term — don’t you? It sounds so rustic and unrestricted, free from regulation whatsoever. Unfortunately, “free from regulation whatsoever”… Read More
2019-05-16 07:37
In March 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced that the agency intended to “exercise enforcement distraction” for requirements of the Produce Safet… Read More
2019-05-09 07:00
With the rising (state) legalization of many controlled substances, companies are growing increasingly curious about TTB’s current policy on the use of cannabidiol (CBD), marijuana, an… Read More
2019-05-02 07:14
Two bills, S2827 and A2471, are currently in the New York Senate and Assembly which, if passed into law, would allow for the direct shipment of hard cider to New York State residents. Buy it… Read More
2019-04-04 02:25
Earlier last week, New York State introduced a meadery license and farm meadery license that can not be applied for through the New York State Liquor Authority (“NYSLA”). The NYS… Read More
2019-02-13 08:06
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (“TABC”) offers a winery license to industry members located within the state. Unlike other states, this is the only wine manufacturing li… Read More
2019-02-06 19:45
The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (“MLCC”) offers a Small Wine Maker license which can be applied for by in-state wineries. This license is designed to benefit small wine pr… Read More
2019-01-30 07:50
A common question we receive from industry members is this one: Do I need a TTB permit as a brand owner? Before we discuss what may be required, let’s take a step back. Often, companie… Read More
2019-01-23 08:02
The topic of conversation the last few weeks seems to entirely revolve around the partial government shutdown. This is particularly true for the alcohol beverage industry, which remains sign… Read More
2019-01-15 07:43
Welcome to Part II of a multi-part series on common errors on alcohol beverage labels. In this series, we will discuss the most common issues found on wine, beer, and distilled spirits label… Read More
2019-01-07 08:51
Welcome to Part I of a multi-part series on common errors on alcohol beverage labels. In this series, we will discuss the most common issues found on wine, beer, and distilled spirits labels… Read More
2018-12-30 08:16
Tomorrow is the last day to renew your company’s registration with FDA. Is your company ready to renew its registration? This is very important as the registration will … Read More
2018-12-13 16:13
This is Part III in our series of “Common Errors on the TTB COLA Application” where we discuss easy issues to avoid when submitting label applications for wines, beers, and spiri… Read More
2018-12-06 08:46
This is Part II in our series of “Common Errors on the TTB COLA Application” where we discuss easy issues to avoid when submitting label applications for wines, beers, and spirit… Read More
2018-12-03 08:07
Is your company ready for the 2018 U.S. FDA Biennial Renewal Food Facility Registration? The renewal time period just started on October 1, 2018 and is through December 31, 2018. Even t… Read More
2018-11-28 08:39
“Needs Correction.” Is that not a dreaded term? For some, it may be a never ending conversation or process that never seems to be resolved. The responses to COLA applications tha… Read More
2018-11-15 07:27
TTB recently, in its October 19th newsletter, published a list of top reasons why formulas submitted to TTB get returned for needing corrections. Formulas can be very tricky, particularly wh… Read More
2018-11-12 07:52
Business is booming. So much that you don’t have time to monitor or post on social media. So you hire an in house social media manager. Or, perhaps, you look to a third party for outso… Read More
2018-11-06 19:06
Is your company ready for the 2018 U.S. FDA Biennial Renewal Food Facility Registration? All food companies should plan for the renewal time period, which is open between October a… Read More
2018-10-10 07:38
We are excited to announce the launch of our new TTB permit application guidelines and checklists. They are available at our store here. Currently, we offer guidelines and checklists for sta… Read More
2018-10-09 18:47
What is NYSLA Brand Label Registration? The New York State Liquor Authority (“NYSLA”) requires that many alcohol beverage products be registered before they can be sold at market… Read More
2018-09-25 08:21
Running a commercial brewery is a tough task. In order for you to put out the best product possible, you need to make sure your brewery is operating at 100%. This can include things like man… Read More
2018-09-18 13:14
What is NYSLA Price Posting? The New York State Liquor Authority (“NYSLA”) requires that many licensees price post products with the Authority before the products can be sold in… Read More
2018-09-05 07:11
What are the differences between a farm brewery and a microbrewery license through NYSLA? This is a question we receive a lot from clients and that we agree can be confusing. The distinction… Read More
2018-08-14 18:57
You’ve finally decided to take the plunge and apply for a NYSLA license for your new alcohol business as a winery, brewery, distillery, cidery, or farm winery, farm brewery, farm disti… Read More
2018-08-07 07:11
It is not uncommon these days for cider companies to work with a contract cideruy who will produce, bottle, and label the actual cider product. This is a great arrangement for companies that… Read More
2018-07-31 08:25
Are you working on the TTB federal basic permit application or the considering working on it? Have you heard horror stories about the application process and how long it can take to get the… Read More
2018-07-24 07:57
It is not uncommon these days for mead companies to work with a contract meadery who will produce, bottle, and label the actual mead product. This is a great arrangement for companies that w… Read More
2018-07-16 08:31
What are the differences between a TTB brewery and a brewpub? This is a question we receive a lot from clients and that we agree can be confusing. The distinctions are significant at the TTB… Read More
2018-07-09 07:23
As per Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (“ABCL”) Section 3(20-e), New York State labeled cider means “cider made exclusively from apples or other pome fruits grown in Ne… Read More
2018-07-05 08:24
In June 2018, TTB issued a new industry circular to alert industry members of how to calculate tax rates of distilled spirits containing eligible wine and eligible flavors as well as for how… Read More
2018-07-02 07:41
As per Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (“ABCL”) Section 3(20-d(a)), New York State labeled beer presently must be made with no less than 20% by weight of its hops grown in Ne… Read More
2018-06-28 08:03
What is a farm brewery license and what are the benefits as a licensee? Farm breweries in New York State, as defined by Article I, § 3 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, are “… Read More
2018-06-26 08:10
The New York State Senate and Assembly recently passed two bills that would allow New York to have ice cream infused with beer and hard cider. The bills permit the manufacture and sale of ic… Read More
2018-06-25 07:00
Two bills were passed in New York State’s Assembly and Senate that amend the state’s tax law as it relates to alcohol beverage tastings and sales tax. The bills specifically amen… Read More
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