Bar activity has a different meaning for rising numbers of law firm practice groups geared toward the expanding business of brewing and distilling craft beer, wine and liquors.

This past week, Stark & Stark, with more than 100 lawyers at offices in Lawrenceville, N.J., and Yardley, Pa., became the latest regional firm to launch a beer and spirits practice section, to assist clients in licensing, land use, trademark, financing, employment and related issues.