ABT Jun 7, 2026 | Read Time: 10 minutes

Other “Interested Parties” in Florida Alcoholic Beverage Licensing: Landlords, Lenders & Guarantors

By Trevor Brewer

If you’re applying for a Florida alcoholic beverage license, you probably know that you must list all owners, officers, and directors on your application. But many license applicants are surprised to learn they must also disclose other “interested parties” – individuals or companies who aren’t traditional owners but still have a financial stake or control in the business. These can include landlords, lenders, or even loan guarantors, depending on how your deals...

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The Florida Breweries Report May 31, 2026 | Read Time: 2 minutes

THE FLORIDA BREWERIES REPORT – MARCH 2026

By Trevor Brewer

The Data: The Florida Breweries Report reflects data published by the Florida ABT, which is available online here, as of the date of publication. The ABT monthly publishes the taxpaid sales for each brewery and distributor. Unfortunately, the ABT does not publish breweries’ sales to distributors. This means that the Florida Breweries Report reflects only breweries’ taxpaid sales, which are generally made...

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Breweries May 17, 2026 | Read Time: 5 minutes

Understanding Alcohol Transportation Rules in Florida: A Practical Guide for Beverage Businesses

By Trevor Brewer

Businesses that manufacture, distribute, or sell alcoholic beverages in Florida often assume that if they can legally sell alcohol, they can also move it however they want. That assumption is wrong—and it is one of the most common sources of compliance problems we see. Florida law tightly regulates how alcoholic beverages can be transported, delivered, and shipped. These rules...

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Blog May 3, 2026 | Read Time: 2 minutes

THE FLORIDA BREWERIES REPORT – FEBRUARY 2026

By Trevor Brewer

The Data: The Florida Breweries Report reflects data published by the Florida ABT, which is available online here, as of the date of publication. The ABT monthly publishes the taxpaid sales for each brewery and distributor. Unfortunately, the ABT does not publish breweries’ sales to distributors. This means that the Florida Breweries Report reflects only breweries’ taxpaid sales, which are generally made...

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Distilleries Apr 12, 2026 | Read Time: 11 minutes

Federal Court Nixes 150-Year-Old Home Distilling Ban – But Florida’s Moonshine Laws Still Hold

By Trevor Brewer

Introduction A recent federal court decision has shaken up a Prohibition-era rule. But before any hobbyist distillers in Florida get too excited, it’s crucial to know that nothing has changed about Florida’s own ban on home distilling. On April 10, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (a high-level federal court covering Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi)...

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The Florida Breweries Report Mar 29, 2026 | Read Time: 2 minutes

THE FLORIDA BREWERIES REPORT – JANUARY 2026

By Trevor Brewer

The Data: The Florida Breweries Report reflects data published by the Florida ABT, which is available online here, as of the date of publication. The ABT monthly publishes the taxpaid sales for each brewery and distributor. Unfortunately, the ABT does not publish breweries’ sales to distributors. This means that the Florida Breweries Report reflects only breweries’ taxpaid sales, which are generally made...

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Beverage Legislation Mar 15, 2026 | Read Time: 2 minutes

Florida Beverage Legislation 2026: Post-Session Review

By Trevor Brewer

One beverage bill received a full vote by the Florida Legislature during its 2026 session. The Florida Legislature’s 2026 regular session officially ended (called “sine die”) on March 13, 2026. Although 14 bills aimed at the Florida beverage industry were introduced, only 1 consensus bill was passed by both the Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate and now...

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The Florida Breweries Report Mar 1, 2026 | Read Time: 2 minutes

THE FLORIDA BREWERIES REPORT – DECEMBER 2025

By Trevor Brewer

The Data: The Florida Breweries Report reflects data published by the Florida ABT, which is available online here, as of the date of publication. The ABT monthly publishes the taxpaid sales for each brewery and distributor. Unfortunately, the ABT does not publish breweries’ sales to distributors. This means that the Florida Breweries Report reflects only breweries’ taxpaid sales, which are generally made...

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ABT Feb 15, 2026 | Read Time: 4 minutes

Private Equity Across Tiers in Florida: How to Invest Without Blowing up the Three Tier System

By Trevor Brewer

Florida’s alcoholic beverage laws make it hard for private equity (PE) investors to “own a little bit of everything” across suppliers, distributors, and retailers. Florida is a three-tier state, and the point of the system is separation: manufacturers sell to distributors, distributors sell to vendors, and vendors buy only from distributors. The Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco...

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