Georgia Brewpub License Bond

The Georgia Brewpub License Bond, also known as a Georgia Brewpub Performance & Tax Liability Bond is required by the State of Georgia, Department of Revenue in the amount of $20,000. The cost of the surety bond is usually between 1% and 3% of the bond amount. Surety1 will shop its many markets to procure the right price at the right terms.

How to Get a Georgia Brewpub License Bond

At Surety1.com we make it easy to obtain this surety bond. Our simple, three step process is:

1. Complete the easy to navigate and secure online application. ¹
2. Review the free, no obligation quote from one of Surety1’s professional surety bond agents, usually within one business day.
3. Sign some paperwork and pay the bond premium

Once these steps have been completed, the Surety Bond will be shipped to the bond applicant.
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What is a Brewpub in Georgia?

Brew Pub License Bond is defined as an establishment that meets ALL of the following criteria:

1. Production and Sales:
   • Produces its own malt beverages on-site: This implies having brewing equipment and facilities on the premises where the brewing process takes place.
   • Sells the malt beverages it produces directly to consumers on-site: This means the brew pub must have a restaurant or bar area where customers can purchase and consume the brewed beverages.

2. Sales Restrictions:
   • Derives at least 50% of its gross sales from the sale of food: This signifies that the primary focus of the establishment is food service, with brewed beverages complementing the dining experience.
   • Sells no more than 50% of its malt beverages in sealed containers off-site: This restriction limits the amount of packaged beer the brew pub can sell for take-out or purchase outside the premises.

3. License Type:
   • Holds a Georgia Brewpub License: This specific license type is different from other alcohol licenses like brewery or taproom licenses. Obtaining this license requires fulfilling all the above criteria and acquiring the $20,000 Georgia Brewpub License Bond.

Additionally:

• The brew pub may also sell commercially produced malt beverages alongside its own brews, but these sales cannot count towards the 50% requirement based on food sales.
• There might be additional local or county regulations that apply to brew pubs, so it’s crucial to check with the relevant authorities for full compliance.

Here are some helpful resources for further information:

• Georgia Department of Revenue Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit: https://dor.georgia.gov/alcohol-tobacco-3
• Georgia Brewers Guild: https://web.georgiacraftbrewersguild.org/forms/2

What are the requirements in order to operate a Brewpub in Georgia?

The State of Georgia defines a brewpub as an eating establishment in which beer and malt beverages are manufactured or brewed, subject to the barrel production limitation prescribed in Georgia Code Section 3-5-36 for retail consumption on the premises and solely in draft form. In order to operate a brewpub in Georgia, a Brewpub License must be obtained.

Before obtaining a brewpub license, the state requires brewpubs to first obtain a Consumption on Premises License. Once this initial license is obtained, the following application requirements must be submitted via the Georgia Tax Center website:

1. Notarized ATT-17 Georgia Alcohol and Tobacco Personnel Statement
2. Citizenship Affidavit which should include a government-issued photo Federal Basic Permit or Brewers Notice
3. Scanned copy of Local License
4. ATT-104 Brand & Label Registration and Designation of Sales Territory
5. Power of Attorney
6. Financial Affidavit
7. A $1,000 license application fee
8. A $20,000 Georgia Brewpub License Bond – this must be issued by a company licensed to operate in Georgia
   • note: Surety1 represents over a dozen “A” rated markets licensed in Georgia!

More information about the application process and requirements can be found on the Georgia Dept of Revenue website.