According to the Brewer’s Association, in 1994 there were less than 200 microbreweries in the US. By the time 2012 rolled around there were over 1500. In 2013 alone, 300 microbreweries opened nationally. In 2011, New York State contained 75 microbreweries, and by 2013 was home to 165. That is over a 200% increase in […]
On Friday, November 14, Governor Cuomo signed into law the Craft New York Act, and opened new growth opportunities for New York producers of beer, wine, spirits and cider. The Act, which becomes effective December 14, 2014, cuts restrictions on producers and establishes a $3 million marketing fund for the promotion of craft beverages and […]
Following up on our last blog post PART I – “TRICK OR TREAT?” — REGULATORY INSPECTIONS, we want to highlight key points for how you can prepare for a regulatory inspection. Identify Response Person or Team: The person(s) should be familiar with response procedures and facility policies as well as the operations subject to the inspection […]