What is a Farm Meadery License and What are the Benefits for Licensees? The New York State Liquor Authority (“NYSLA”) allows applicants to apply for a farm meadery license, which permits the operation of a meadery for the manufacture of up to 250,000 gallons of New York State-labeled mead and/or braggot annually. In addition to […]
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Expanding your operations? Found a better facility? Moving within the state? Then you need to understand the New York State Liquor Authority (“NYSLA”) Petition for Removal process. If you’re planning to relocate your licensed premises, there are several important steps to consider. One of the key requirements is completing a Petition for Removal, submitting it
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What is a New York State farm brewery license? A New York State farm brewery license, as outlined by Article I, § 3 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, applies to “any place or premises, located on a farm in New York State, where New York state labelled beer is manufactured, stored, and sold, or
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Per Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (“ABCL”) Section 3(20-d), New York State labeled beer presently must be made with no less than 60% by weight of its hops grown in New York State and no less than 60% by weight of all of its other ingredients (excluding water) grown in New York State. This standard is in force through
What is a New York State farm cidery license? The New York State farm cidery license, as defined by Article I, § 3 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, includes “any place or premises, located on a farm in New York state, in which New York state labelled cider is manufactured, stored and sold, or
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According to Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (ABCL) Section 3(20-e), “New York State labeled cider” is defined as “cider made exclusively from apples or other pome fruits grown in New York State.” This means that the cider must be composed entirely of apples or other pome fruits cultivated within New York’s borders. For folks holding a
What is a NYSLA farm distillery license? The New York State farm distillery license is one of the craft manufacturer licenses that is issued by the New York State Liquor Authority (“NYSLA”). New York State farm distilleries, as outlined in Article I, § 3 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, includes “any place or premises
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According to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (“ABCL”) Section 3(20-a), wine labeled as “New York State” must contain a minimum of 75% by volume of New York-grown grapes (for grape wine) or other fruits (for non-grape, fruit wine). Traditional wineries, which hold full winery licenses (as opposed to farm winery licenses), are mandated to include
What is a NYSLA Farm Distillery? Article I, § 3 of the New York Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, a farm distillery in New York “means and includes any place or premises located on a farm in New York state in which liquor is manufactured and sold, or any other place or premises in New York
In accordance with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (“ABCL”) Section 3(20-c), liquor labeled as “New York State” must consist of a minimum of 75% by volume of New York-grown fruits, vegetables, grain and grain products, honey, maple sap, or other agricultural products grown or produced within New York State. Traditional distillers, which hold full distiller