The Montana Brewery Collaboration Notification Form (Brewery Collab, V1 10/2023) is a mandatory document used when two or more licensed breweries collaborate to brew a beer together. The Montana Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division requires this form to verify that all participating brewers were “actively involved” in the brewing process, which is legally defined as being physically present during brewing. The form also serves as a tracking mechanism for the statutory limit on collaboration beers: a brewery may serve no more than six distinct collaboration beers that were brewed and fermented at another brewery in a single calendar year. By signing this form, all participants agree to abide by the provisions of Montana Code Annotated (MCA) 16-3-213(4).
How To File The Brewery Collaboration Notification
You have two options for submitting the completed form:
- Email: Scan and email the completed form to doralcoholicbeveragecontrol@mt.gov.
- Mail: Send the physical form to Montana Department of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, PO Box 1712, Helena, MT 59624-1712.
For assistance, you can contact the division at (406) 444-6900.
How to Complete Montana Brewery Collaboration Notification Form
Section 1: General Information (Host Brewery)
This section identifies the brewery where the brewing actually takes place (the “Host”).
Business Name of Brewery
Enter the legal business name or DBA of the host brewery where the collaboration beer is being brewed.
License Number
Enter the host brewery’s state liquor license number in the designated boxes.
Contact Name(s)
Provide the name of the primary contact person at the host brewery.
Daytime Telephone
Enter a phone number where the contact person can be reached during business hours.
Email
Enter the email address for official correspondence regarding this notification.
Physical Address of Host Licensed Premises
Enter the physical street address, city, state, and ZIP code of the host brewery. This must be the actual location where the brewing occurs.
Collaboration Details
Date of Collaboration
Enter the specific date(s) when the brewing took place.
Name of Collaboration Beer
Enter the name assigned to the beer being brewed.
Participating Breweries
In this table, list every brewery (guest) that is participating in the collaboration.
- Participants Name: Enter the name of the individual brewer(s) from the guest brewery who was physically present. Remember, “actively involved” means they were there for the process.
- Brewery Name: Enter the business name of the guest brewery.
- License Number: Enter the guest brewery’s state liquor license number.
Section 2: Declaration And Affidavit
This section contains the legal certification for the collaboration.
Usage Limit Acknowledgment
The form includes a reminder statement: “For beer brewed in collaboration with another brewery, including multiple breweries, no more than six distinct collaboration beers, brewed and fermented at another brewery, may be served in a calendar year.” This limit applies to the guest breweries serving the beer in their own taprooms.
Legal Agreement
By signing, participants agree to abide by 16-3-213(4), MCA.
Signatures
The form must be signed by duly authorized representatives of the participating breweries.
- Signature of Participant: Sign the form.
- Printed Name: Print the signer’s name clearly.
- Date: Enter the date of signature.
If there are more participants than lines available, the form instructions state to “use additional attachments if necessary.”
FAQs
What Does “Actively Involved” Mean?
For the purpose of this form, “actively involved” means that all participating brewers were physically present for the brewing process. Remote collaboration or simply sharing a recipe does not qualify.
How Many Collaboration Beers Can I Serve?
If the beer was brewed and fermented at another brewery (i.e., you were the guest), you may serve no more than six distinct collaboration beers in a calendar year.
Who Submits The Form?
Typically, the host brewery (where the beer is made) coordinates the form, but it requires information and signatures from all participants. It should be submitted to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division.
Can We Collaborate With Multiple Breweries At Once?
Yes. The form allows for multiple participants, and the rules apply to “multiple breweries.” Just ensure every individual listed was actually present for the brew.