
Welcome to 2025: Exciting Updates and Key Reminders for Breweries
Jan 28
2 min read
Happy New Year! As we embark on another year of brewing excellence, we’re excited to support you in achieving your goals and exploring new opportunities. Here’s what’s new and what you need to know to kickstart the year.
Cheers to New Licenses!
We’re thrilled to announce that VBDC has officially received its first wholesale licenses! Two incredible breweries are now ready to distribute through us:
Sweetbay Brewing Company in Abingdon
Cavehill Farms Brewery in McGaheysville
Congratulations to both! We’re excited to help bring your exceptional brews to more people across the region.
Time to Plan for Spring Distribution
Are you planning to distribute this spring? Now is the time to act! The licensing process currently takes about 60 days from the payment of the application fee to receiving your license. To avoid delays, start your preparations today and ensure your products are ready to hit the market in time.
Housekeeping Reminders
To ensure smooth operations and compliance during Part 2 of the registration process, here are a few critical reminders:
Complete the VBDC Operating Agreement
All 17 pages of the Operating Agreement must be completed, signed, and scanned.
Secure Your Designated VBDC Space
Your VBDC-designated space must be separate, lockable, and exclusively used for VBDC products and paperwork.
No other items should be stored in this space to maintain compliance with the Operating Agreement.
We greatly appreciate your attention to these details, as they are essential to ensuring smooth operations and regulatory adherence.
Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions or need support, don’t hesitate to reach out. Let’s make 2025 a year of growth and success for your brewery!
Cheers to a fantastic year ahead,
The VBDC Team