This comprehensive text, the first of its kind, deftly explains both the federal and California specific laws governing the manufacture of craft beer. Brew Law 101: California Edition walks the startup craft brewery and breweries-in-planning through every step of the process from business formation and capital raising to location and licensing to labeling and intellectual property to employment law and common craft beer contracts. The original Craft Beer Attorney brings together years of craft beer focused knowledge and expertise to help the aspiring craft brewery successfully navigate the sudsy industry. This book also features helpful checklists at the conclusion of each chapter as well as exclusive interviews with industry leaders such as Peter Zien of AleSmith Brewing Company, Tom McCormick of the California Craft Brewers Association, and Tomme Arthur of the Lost Abbey.