Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Chad Michael Cook, "YLEM Distilling "1605 N Main St, Series 18 (Craft Distiller), New Application
 

1. Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval;
2. Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial based on the testimony received at the public hearing and/or other factors.

The liquor license process begins at the State level and applications are then forwarded to the respective municipality for posting of the property and holding a public hearing, after which the Council recommendation is forwarded back to the State. A Series 18 license allows the holder to have an in-state Craft Distillery is located in Arizona and produce not more than 20,000 gallons of distilled spirits annually. The licensee may serve spirits produced on the premises for consumption on the premises, sampling, and in the original, sealed container for sales "to-go". The licensee may sell and deliver to consumers who order by telephone, mail, fax, catalogue or internet per A.R.S. §4-205.10(7). An In-state Craft Distillery that produces not more than 1,189 gallons of distilled spirits in a calendar year may self-distribute which means they may sell and deliver spirits produced on the premises to businesses licensed to sell distilled spirits in and out-of-state. Sales of distilled spirits produced by other craft distillers may not exceed 20 percent of sales by volume. The licensee may apply for one (1) Remote Tasting Room (series 19) which is to be located in the State of Arizona.The licensee must report annual production gallonage to the Arizona Department of Liquor annually. A.R.S. §4-205.10. 
YLEM is an existing business in Flagstaff. If approved, it will be one of three series 18 licenses in Flagstaff.

To view surrounding liquor licenses, please visit the Active Liquor Licenses Map. 

The application was properly posted on February 13, 2025 and the Police and Community Development divisions have reviewed the application and their reports will be attached to the final agenda packet. No written protests have been received to date.

There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff as this is a recommendation to the State.

Not applicable

1. Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval;
2. Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial based on the testimony received at the public hearing and/or other factors.

Liquor licenses are a regulatory action and there are no Community Priorities that directly apply.