COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources and Updates

Selling Beer to Go

• Online ordering directories: We have set up this directory at coloradobeer.org to encourage consumers to purchase gift cards, merchandise, and to-go beer from CBG member breweries. The link to submit this info has been emailed to members and is available in the CBG Members Facebook group; contact us if you aren’t sure you received it. Untappd has also set up #gregslist as a resource; the Brewers Association has created this page at craftbeer.com, and if you’re in Denver, you can submit your info to ToGoDenver.com.
• Canning: CODI manufacturing is offering free mobile canning services to small beverage companies that have tanks full of product and no ability to package in cans or bottles. The intention is for small businesses to survive without tap room draft sales. Here’s more information. Contact sales (at) codimfg.com to schedule.
• To-Go Beer: GoTab has an easy way to manage To-Go orders. Email info@GoTab.io to create an account. They’ll help you set up your account, build your menu, and create the link for your website. GoTab will be waiving all setup and service fees for the foreseeable future. Start receiving To-Go orders within 24 hours.
• Delivery: Governor Polis issued Executive Order D 2020 011, which permits additional liquor licensees to deliver alcohol beyond those traditionally permitted to deliver alcohol until April 18, 2020. The Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division (LED) followed this order with this guidance clarifying the order.
  • To summarize the order for our members:
    Breweries with a wholesale sales room may deliver alcohol manufactured on-site in sealed containers. Brew Pubs may deliver any alcohol from their inventory provided it is in a sealed containers provided the sale is accompanied by the sale of food (alcohol and food must be on the same receipt).
  • A sealed container is defined as any container or receptacle used for holding an alcohol beverage, which container or receptacle is corked or sealed with any stub, stopper, or cap. It is our recommendation that licensees strictly abide by this requirement. If you have retailer clients that would like to utilize kegs they previously purchased, you may offer to crowler or package that product for them to deliver to consumers.
  • To comply with the delivery requirements, all licensees must take the order via telephone, online, in person, or third party vendor. You must obtain the name, address, and DOB of the person placing the order at the time of order, and verify this information on delivery. Records of the sale must be retained by the licensee. All deliveries must be made by employees of the licensee. This means that no third party vendors may be used for delivery of alcohol. There is no requirement that the licensee own or lease the vehicle being used for the delivery.
  • Some additional matters to consider:
    • Appropriate sales tax must be paid for the jurisdiction of the location of delivery.
    • Check with your insurance carrier to ensure they will cover the deliveries.
    • Mileage or other reimbursement for employees if using their own vehicle.