Selling alcohol from home requires licensing. Consider liability insurance and label disclaimers for protection. Check local laws before selling homebrew.
Licensing and Regulations
Instead of selling to restaurants, get licensed as a brewery. Then try to sell your alcohol to a distributor, who can sell it to restaurants. Obtaining a beer and wine license can be more economical than a full liquor license. Most businesses need zoning approval and food service licensing to sell alcohol.
Managers supervising alcohol sales need licensing too.
- Complete the application
- Take the class
- Pass the test
Understanding regulations is key. Building an online presence and secure delivery system is important. Sales and shipment laws vary by state.
Planning Your Business
I want to open an alcohol to-go business from home in Texas. I’m researching to avoid future costs.
- What type of alcohol will I sell?
- Where will I get it?
- What will I do with it after getting it?
Additional Queries
Do you need a license to sell alcohol in California?
How much is a liquor license in Florida?