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Washington MAST Class 12 vs Class 13: Which You Need (2026)
Class 12 or Class 13? The Washington MAST permit difference explained: who can mix, pour, and supervise, plus the 60-day rule and how permits really expire.
Mathew Benoit
Aug 186 min read


THC Beverage Certification for Distributors and Retailers: Hemp Bev Certified
THC beverages are no longer a novelty. They are on the shelf, in the cooler, and in the conversation at every major trade show this year. If you attended WSWA Access or any regional distributor event in the last six months, you saw it firsthand: hemp-derived THC drinks are showing up in the same portfolios, the same pitch decks, and the same buyer meetings as craft spirits, RTDs, and functional beverages.
Mathew Benoit
Apr 37 min read


Wine Training for Retail and Restaurant Staff: How to Sell Wine with Confidence
If your staff can't explain the difference between a Pinot Noir and a Pinot Grigio, they're not selling wine. They're stocking shelves.
Mathew Benoit
Mar 176 min read


Free Alcohol Training Courses for Retail Teams: The Complete List
If you run a liquor store, bottle shop, grocery alcohol department, or convenience store, you already know the math. You hire someone, spend a few weeks getting them up to speed, and then they leave. You start over. Repeat.
Mathew Benoit
Mar 119 min read


California RBS Certification: How to Get Certified (2026)
If you serve or manage alcohol service at an on-premise venue in California, RBS certification is required by law, and new hires have 60 days from their first day to complete it.
Mathew Benoit
Feb 126 min read


New York Training Requirements: What's Mandatory, What's Recommended, and How to Get Certified in 2026
Running a business in New York means staying ahead of compliance requirements that protect your staff, your customers, and your license. Whether you operate a bar, restaurant, liquor store, or retail operation, state-approved training is one of the smartest investments you can make. Learn Brands offers a complete library of New York-specific, state-required and state-recognized training courses, all available online, on demand, and built for individuals or entire teams.
Mathew Benoit
Jan 296 min read


Learn Brands Partners with 360 Training as a Certified Reseller of Compliance Training Courses
Learn Brands is proud to announce a new partnership with 360training, making Learn Brands a certified reseller of 360training’s industry-leading compliance and workforce training courses.
Mathew Benoit
Dec 15, 20254 min read


Alcohol 101: Free Beverage Alcohol Training for Retail Staff
If you manage or work in alcohol retail, having a well-trained staff is essential. Whether you run a liquor store, grocery store, convenience shop, or bottle shop, your employees need to understand how alcohol works, how it is categorized, and how to serve it responsibly.
Mathew Benoit
Nov 22, 20255 min read


Types of Whiskey Explained: A Product Knowledge Guide for Retail & Restaurant Staff
Whether you’re stocking shelves, serving cocktails, or answering guest questions, this course gives you the essential talking points you need to recommend whiskey with ease.
Mathew Benoit
Aug 27, 202511 min read
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