The TTB Modernizes? Shelton Brothers Push The F’ing Envelope
First of all, big thanks to my favorite beverage law blog – BevLog – for bringing this to my attention. It appears that the often fearless Daniel Shelton, of famed beverage importer Shelton Brothers, has decided that the “queen mother of dirty words” (thanks Ralph) no longer meets the definition of “obscene or indecent.” Because [...]
TTB Continues Impressive Streamlining of Its Procedures
Back in September, I mentioned that the TTB had decided to try and cut the fat from its existing COLA procedures. My article discussed one of their efforts, a reduction of the personalized label submission requirements. But the TTB has been streamlining its procedures elsewhere. Thanks to the good people at BevLog (a [...]
Jester King Craft Brewery Goes to Bat for Texas Brewers
Hey Texans: Are you enjoying that 6% Lager “Ale” or that 4% Pale “Beer”? Confused why the brewery can’t tell you where to score a six-pack Jester King Pale Ale ? What? Huh? Well, according to one of your state’s best and brightest breweries, Texas law prohibits the use of commonly-used descriptive beer [...]
Personalized Label Hassles? Don’t Fret, The TTB Has Loosened Restrictions
At least one time in your life as a brewer, you will be asked to make a beer for a friend’s event. A wedding, a graduation, an anniversary – whatever. But, your friend will want you to make a custom label. Under the old rules, a brewer was required to request a label [...]
Flying Dog Gets Its Way In Michigan, But Lawsuit Continues
Well, it has arrived. Maryland’s Flying Dog Brewery is finally allowed to sell its incredibly tasty Raging Bitch IPA in Michigan. But, will that stop them from pushing on in federal court? Apparently not. Back in April, I published an article discussing a Michigan ban on the Belgian-Style IPA.The Michigan Liquor Control Commission [...]
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