Top Shelf Legal

Top Shelf Legal

Join our renowned host and Liquor Law Practice Group leader Ted Zeller, as he breaks down the hard stuff about breweries, wineries, distilleries, and spirits.

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July 16, 2025 9 mins

Ted Zeller breaks down the best tactics when negotiating distribution agreements to avoid the “cherry pit”falls of signing with wholesalers in Pennsylvania. With a good agreement, you can set yourself up for strong beer franchising.

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Ted Zeller pours one out for the restauranteurs still vying for the coveted liquor license. In reviewing the history of liquor licenses in PA, Ted discusses the various counties and how supply and demand drives the price of licenses in auctions, especially in growing counties such as Bucks and Cumberland.

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May 7, 2025 11 mins

Looking to franchise your beer distribution? In Pennsylvania, choosing the right wholesaler can make all the difference for your brand. And the choice can seem permanent if you’re trying to break an agreement. When it comes to distribution agreements, Ted Zeller is Mr. Worldwide for liquor law, having created one in almost every U.S. state, Ireland, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Don’t let your business get diluted.

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In this episode of Top Shelf Legal, Ted Zeller “straightup” lists out the various types of licenses available in PA and what kinds of establishments would benefit most. From E-Licenses, to distribution, restaurants, clubs/lodges, to hotels. Looking to open a brewery? Start here.

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March 19, 2025 9 mins

Ted Zeller discusses the ins and outs of beer registration for both federal and Pennsylvania and the requirements when you need to sell through a wholesaler. Take it from the champion of the Malt Beverage Registration Law himself and see how 20 branded brews can cost you only $150.

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June 24, 2024 12 mins

In this episode, Ted Zeller, the chair of our Liquor Law Practice Group, dives into the complicated world of beer taxation. Ted discusses different aspects of the tax implications of producing and selling beer in Pennsylvania and around the rest of the country, including the malt beverage excise tax in PA and local beer sales taxes.

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May 28, 2024 11 mins

In our first episode, Ted discusses how to build a brewery. From site selection to state and federal applications, the debut “happy hour” of Top Shelf Legal takes us through the process of building a brewery from first pour to the garnish.

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