GROWLER & CROWLERFILL STATION INSURANCE
Tap fills, crowler seams, and beer to go — specialty coverage for growler and crowler fill operations.
A FILL STATION IS A RETAIL ALCOHOL SERVICE POINT.
A growler or crowler fill station dispenses draft beer directly to customers for off-premises consumption — creating product liability for every filled container and, where tasting pours are offered, liquor liability on top. The fill station carries the same core coverages as any beer retailer with specific attention to the filled-container product liability chain.
Beer filled into a growler or crowler carries product liability for the fill station from the pour to the customer.
Where the fill station offers samples, liquor liability and dram shop exposure are added to the retail operation.
Customers at the fill station counter create premises general liability on arrival.
A crowler seal failure or quality issue in the filled container creates a product liability claim against the fill station.
TAP EACH RISK TO SEE THE COVERAGE QUESTION.
Fill station risks combine retail, product, and liquor liability. Tap each. A general illustration — not a coverage determination.
HOW THE PROGRAM IS BUILT.
Filled growlers and crowlers carry product liability from the fill to the customer's home.
Tasting pours and samples at the fill station add liquor and dram shop liability to the retail operation.
Premises liability for customers at the fill counter and throughout the retail floor.
Tap system and fill equipment coverage plus workers compensation for fill station staff.
STRAIGHT ANSWERS.
What does growler and crowler fill station insurance cover?
Fill station insurance covers product liability for beer dispensed into growlers and crowlers, liquor liability where tasting pours are offered, retail general liability for customers at the fill counter, and workers compensation for fill station staff.
Does a fill station carry product liability for the beer it fills?
Yes. When a fill station dispenses beer into a container for off-premises consumption, it holds product liability for that beer. A quality issue, contamination, or seal failure in the filled container can create a claim against the fill station.
Does offering tasting pours add liquor liability?
Yes. Any on-premises alcohol consumption — including tasting pours at a fill station — creates over-service and dram shop exposure identical to any licensed alcohol server.
Is a crowler seal failure a product liability issue?
Yes. A crowler seal failure that allows the beer to spoil or become contaminated is a product quality claim against the fill station operator.
Does a fill station inside a bottle shop need separate coverage?
A fill station that is part of a larger bottle shop may be covered under the retailer's program. Whether a separate fill station endorsement is needed depends on how the fill operation is structured and its volume.
How do I get a growler fill station insurance quote?
Completing the intake form gathers your fill volume, tasting program, station format, and staff details so the account can be reviewed and matched to the right specialty markets.
COVER EVERY FILL, EVERY POUR, EVERY CUSTOMER.
Kelly Insurance Group builds specialty programs for growler and crowler fill stations and craft beer retailers.
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