Low-alcohol wines have become an increasingly popular category within the broader beverage market. Consumers are often drawn to these products for their lower alcohol content, reduced calorie profile, and convenience—particularly when packaged in smaller, more portable formats suited for casual,
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Lindsey Zahn P.C. is a law firm specializing in alcohol beverage and food law, providing legal guidance on regulatory compliance, licensing, and contractual matters within the alcohol industry. The firm assists clients with navigating state and federal regulations related to alcohol distribution, brewery licensing, franchise laws, advertising compliance, and import permits. Their publications focus on practical legal advice for businesses such as wineries, breweries, distilleries, and alcohol distributors, addressing topics like licensing procedures, franchise agreements, social media advertising regulations, and federal import requirements. Lindsey Zahn P.C. supports clients in understanding complex regulatory frameworks and developing strategies to maintain compliance and manage risks in the alcohol sector.
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Has Your TTB Permit Changed Since Approval? What to Know About Amendments
If your federal permit was approved some time ago, there is a strong possibility that your business has evolved since then. Changes to ownership, operations, location, or structure are common as companies grow—and many of these changes must be reported…
How to Select the Right Distributor for Your Alcohol Beverage Brand — Part 2
This article is the second in our series on selecting a distributor for your alcohol beverage product. In Part 1, we covered foundational considerations such as size, geographic scope, and go-to-market strategy. Here, we turn to several additional—and often…
Planning to Sell Your Distillery? Legal Considerations to Address Early
The sale of a distillery is not a routine business transaction. It involves transferring a federally bonded operation, regulated production activities, valuable intellectual property, distribution relationships, and often significant real estate and equipment. Because distilled spirits are subject to strict…
How to Select a Distributor for Your Alcohol Beverage Brand — Part 1
In the United States, the alcohol industry largely operates under the three-tier system, which separates producers, distributors, and retailers. As a result, nearly every brand—whether emerging or established—will eventually need to partner with a distributor to bring its products…
Thinking About Selling Your Brewery? Key Legal Considerations
A brewery sale is not a standard business exit. It involves transferring a federally bonded operation with regulatory approvals, production assets, distribution relationships, intellectual property, and often significant real estate and equipment. Because brewing is a highly regulated industry, the…
How to Obtain a NYSLA Winery License
Starting a winery in New York involves more than securing grapes and equipment — it requires careful navigation of the state’s alcohol licensing framework. The New York wine industry offers meaningful opportunities for producers, but the licensing process must be…
Thinking About Selling Your Winery? Key Legal Considerations
Selling a winery is not just a business transaction — it is the transfer of a highly regulated operation with layered assets, licenses, intellectual property, real estate, inventory, and brand equity. Whether you are exploring a full exit or bringing…
Alternating Proprietorship vs. Contract Brewing: Choosing the Right Path for Your Beer Brand
For entrepreneurs entering the beer industry, one of the earliest structural decisions is how — and where — your beer will be produced. Two common models dominate the conversation: alternating proprietorship and contract brewing.
While both allow brands to avoid…