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Nevada liquor laws promote the establishment of local microbreweries as consumers’ beer preferences are quickly moving to craft beer. Savvy craft beer-business owners who understand these brewpub license laws may sell craft beer at a higher profit margin or a lower cost to the consumer by becoming a brewpub.
Nevada brewpubs may not only brew their beer and sell it to wholesalers, but they can also sell their beer directly to the general public both for consumption on and off the premises. Standard statutory restrictions that prevent breweries from selling their product directly to consumers do not apply to brewpubs.
Requirements for a Nevada Brewpub License
See all of the requirements in the article by Matthew Saltzman.
A “brewpub” is defined in Nevada as “an establishment which manufactures malt beverages and sells those malt beverages at retail pursuant to [certain] provisions.” The brewpub operator may sell its product to a Nevada licensed wholesaler for distribution.
Unlike a large-scale brewery, the operator may also sell its product directly to the public both for consumption on the premises of the brewpub and in sealed packages for consumption off the premises.
- The operator must first file a “Brewer’s Notice” and receive approval from the United States Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”).
- The “Brewer’s Notice” includes information about the proposed brewer install, a floorplan detailing areas of the brewpub, and instructions on how the beer will be measured for tax purposes.
- The TTB additionally requires the brewpub operator to follow specific procedures related to measuring and storing beer for tax purposes.
- The Nevada brewpub operator must additionally secure a Nevada brewpub license and a local retail liquor license.
Contact Us for Brewpub Licensing Assistance
In Nevada, liquor licensing is regulated by each local jurisdiction. As a result, the specific local requirements will differ depending on where the business will operate in Nevada. However, any licensee in Nevada must first meet the requirements of both state and federal law.
Determining whether to apply for a brewpub license or in what local jurisdiction may be best to operate a brewpub depends on the needs and goals of your business. For more information on Nevada brewpubs and liquor laws, please contact via email msaltzman@nvbusinesslaw.com or by calling (702) 330-3441.
