Profit Tip to breweries: Hops infused oil adds a depth of flavor to sandwiches, salads and other foods to perfectly …
Category: Brewery & Cidery
Sensory Tasting-Learning in a glass
Producing craft beverages is an art. Brew masters, cider masters, wine makers and distillers can modify the production process conditions …
TTB and Winery Help
TTB & Winery Help Q: What TTB reports does a craft distiller have to file and when? A: …
Is Your Craft Beverage Production Facility In Compliance With the Clean Water Act?
D.G. Yuengling and Son Inc. settled with the EPA relating to 141 alleged Clean Water Act (CWA) violations where it …
One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to contracts
Many employers download “standard” employment agreements from internet resources to use in their employee on-boarding process. In fact, some payroll …
Bottle trade dress
Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Head Vodka sued Elements Spirits for making a similar skull shaped tequila bottle with the KAH Day …
ABC’s of Celebrity Booze Endorsements
Endorsements from celebrities can boost sales of craft beverage products. This success rate has prompted several celebrities to create their …
Is a Private Label Arrangement the right move for you?
Private label arrangements can bring in new sales channels and revenue streams. However, a craft beverage producer should carefully evaluate …
Craft Beverage Producers take note – Native American names are off limits
Craft beverage producers take a significant risk in using product names that reference Native American Indians and their culture. Even …
AT THE CROSSROADS OF TRADEMARK AND LIQUOR LAW
Trademarks for the alcoholic beverage industry can be significantly different than trademarks in other industries. There is a litany of …