Florida Aug 28, 2022 | Read Time: 3 minutes

Florida Beverage Suppliers: Meet State Recordkeeping Requirement with 3 Record Types

By Trevor Brewer

Three Key Record Types Florida alcoholic beverage suppliers–manufacturers, broker-sales agents, importers, and exporters–are required to meet specific recordkeeping requirements under Florida law and regulations. These requirements are summarized below. Meeting these requirements is best done by creating and keeping to following three record types: Inventory Records should be kept and updated reflecting all products in inventory at a given...

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The Florida Breweries Report Aug 21, 2022 | Read Time: 2 minutes

THE FLORIDA BREWERIES REPORT – JUNE 2022

By Trevor Brewer

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS The Data: The Florida Breweries Report reflects data published by the Florida ABT, which is available online here. 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 in its taproom....

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The Florida Breweries Report Jul 31, 2022 | Read Time: 2 minutes

THE FLORIDA BREWERIES REPORT – MAY 2022

By Trevor Brewer

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS The Data: The Florida Breweries Report reflects data published by the Florida ABT, which is available online here. 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 in its taproom....

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Breweries Jul 17, 2022 | Read Time: 3 minutes

Brewers’ Law 101: Federal FDA Food Facility Registration

By Trevor Brewer

The manufacturing of food products, including alcoholic beverages, is regulated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety and other areas. Before manufacturing or selling alcoholic beverages (or any other food product), unless an exception...

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The Florida Breweries Report Jul 10, 2022 | Read Time: 2 minutes

THE FLORIDA BREWERIES REPORT – APRIL 2022

By Trevor Brewer

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS The Data: The Florida Breweries Report reflects data published by the Florida ABT, which is available online here. 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 in its taproom....

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ABT Jul 4, 2022 | Read Time: 2 minutes

Exclusive Sales Territories Required for Beer Distribution in Florida

By Trevor Brewer

The Florida Beverage Law and related regulations contain no specific requirements concerning restrictive territories or any other contractual terms concerning wine and distilled spirit products. For beer and malt beverage products, however, the Florida Beverage Law, requires exclusive sales territories for beer and malt beverage products (collectively referred to here as “beer”). Since 1988, beer may be sold by...

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The Florida Breweries Report Jun 26, 2022 | Read Time: 2 minutes

THE FLORIDA BREWERIES REPORT – MARCH 2022 UPDATED

By Trevor Brewer

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS The Data: The Florida Breweries Report reflects data published by the Florida ABT, which is available online here. 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 in its taproom....

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The Florida Breweries Report Jun 26, 2022 | Read Time: 2 minutes

THE FLORIDA BREWERIES REPORT – FEBRUARY 2022

By Trevor Brewer

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS The Data: The Florida Breweries Report reflects data published by the Florida ABT, which is available online here. 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 in its taproom....

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Breweries Jun 12, 2022 | Read Time: 2 minutes

Florida Production Brewery or Brewpub: Which License is Right for You?

By Trevor Brewer

In the State of Florida, two different licenses are available to make beer and malt beverages for commercial sale. Which beer manufacturing license is right for you? Factor Production Brewery License (CMB License) Brewpub License (CMBP License) What does the license let you do? Make beer and malt beverages and deliver it to licensed distributors. Make beer and malt beverages...

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FAQs Jun 5, 2022 | Read Time: 3 minutes

Use Convertible Promissory Notes to Grow Your Business

By Trevor Brewer

What is a Convertible Promissory Note? A Convertible Promissory Note (“CPN”) is an option for companies that want to build capital without issuing stock or ownership units immediately. An investor, instead of receiving stock or another form of equity upon investment, would receive a CPN. The CPN is a form of debt that converts into equity (typically, preferred stock...

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