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    Does anyone have information as to what licenses are needed to ship beer from CA to MA. I understand MA requires shipments to distributers but what is required by MA from the CA brewer?

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    I was surprised to learn that MA is one state that has franchise laws, so that when a brewer signs with that distributor, he owns rights to your brand permanently.

    I'm not a lawyer, and I am sure those words could be better nuanced.

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    • #3
      You may want to talk with the some of the breweries that already ship here. You see, plenty of CA breweries do. In my opinion, a few too many.
      Or just contact the distributor of your choice and let them do the leg work.

      One piece of advice though... don't send beer here unless you plan to truly support it in the marketplace. Too many dusty bottles of beers from elsewhere that get little to no attention from the brewery suppliers.

      Many times when breweries ship here to MA without a plan and support structure, there is a big splash that occurs when it first hits the market, then... BOOM. nothing.dust. best of luck though.
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      • #4
        thanks for your advice. Let me know if are aware of distributers handling craft beers from CA.

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        • #5
          Among others, Bear Republic and Stone and with Atlantic Importing Company. AIC also sells Avery, DogFish Head, and many many more. These guys do not have a large nationally distributed domestic brewer in their book.

          Craft Brewers/Knife/Seaboard (all one company that sells AB products) www.greatbrewers.com these guys sell essentially 60%+ of the craft beer in MA and have several from CA, Green Flash probably being the most "notable". they have over 600skus maybe more these day.

          there are several other 'smaller' players that are selling craft beer too. some are macro distros others are not. Do a little more research and you will find out who will work best for you.
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          Matthew Steinberg
          Co-Founder
          Exhibit 'A' Brewing Co.
          Framingham, MA USA

          Head Brewer
          Filler of Vessels
          Seller of Liquid
          Barreled Beer Aging Specialist
          Yeast Wrangler
          Microbe Handler
          Malt Slinger
          Hop Sniffer
          Food Eater
          Music Listener

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