Beer or Liquor It's easier to get a beer and wine license than liquor license.

It's generally much easier to get a beer and wine licensethan a liquor license. Beer-and-wine licenses are usually issuedfor an annual period and are easy to renew if you haven'tcommitted any offenses, such as selling alcoholic drinks tominors.

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