Brewery Resources

Whether your a successful home brewer looking to turn passion into a business or an existing Iowa business, below are helpful resources to help you build and grow.

The Iowa brewing industry is regulated by the Iowa Alcohol Beverages Division, under the umbrella of the IA Dept. of Revenue. Resources are linked below:

• Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD)

  • https://abd.iowa.gov/iowa-abd/contact-us

• Iowa’s Alcoholic Beverage Division Services

  • https://abd.iowa.gov/information-services

Licensing Information

Iowa offers two types of brewery structure and licensing: Native Breweries and Brew Pubs. Native Breweries are able to have a taproom to serve their products, and can self-distribute, including selling from . Brewpubs also manufacture their own product, and are able to serve wine and spirits in their taproom, but are not allowed to self-distribute. Brewpubs can sell directly to consumers from their taproom for off premise consumption.

• Licensing Applications

  • http://iowaabd.com/alcohol/licensees/licensing

  • https://elicensing.iowaabd.com/'

• Beer & Wine Tax Forms

  • http://iowaabd.com/alcohol/licensees/tax_forms

• Keg Registration

  • http://iowaabd.com/alcohol/licensees/keg_registration

• Federal Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade (TTB) - Brewer’s Notice

  • http://www.ttb.gov/beer/index.shtml

• Research names, brands, and copyright protections:

  • National Brewers Association Marketing & Advertising Code HERE

  • Visit the USPTO for patents and trademarks here

• Iowa Regulation on Consumable Hemp & CBD Beverages:

  • Bulletin from Iowa ABD Regarding CBD in Alcoholic Beverages: THC & CBD Bulletin

  • FAQ from Iowa Dept. of Health and Human Services on Consumable Hemp: FAQ Document

  • Iowa Code 124.401 (6): Possession, Transport, Manufacturing Authorization

Regulations change frequently…

The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.  This website contains links to other third-party websites.  Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser. Laws and regulations change frequently so check with regulatory authorities or legal counsel before taking action.

The Iowa Brewers Guild’s Allied members can help with some of the elements of brewery ownership/operation, and you can find them here.