The Bottle Department
Cookie Policy
A short guide to the cookies we use — and how to keep only the ones you want.
Last updated: August 7, 2026
We keep this list current. Today we use two first-party cookies that are required for the site to work, plus Google Analytics cookies that load only if you accept analytics. We do not currently run any marketing or advertising cookies — if that changes, this page and the consent banner will be updated first.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. Some are necessary for a site to function; others are optional and help measure or personalize your experience. We also use similar technologies such as local storage in the same way.
Cookie Categories
Essential Cookies
Needed for the site to work. These remember that you confirmed you are 21 or older, keep the site secure, and store your cookie choices. They cannot be turned off.
Analytics Cookies
Optional. Help us see which pages and beers people look at so we can improve the site. Off unless you turn them on.
Functional Cookies
Optional. Remember preferences and enable enhanced features or embedded content. Off unless you turn them on.
Marketing Cookies
Optional. Used to measure and personalize promotions about the shop and tap room. Off unless you turn them on.
Cookies We Use
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| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tbd_age_ok | The Bottle Department (first-party) | Remembers your 21+ age confirmation so the modal does not reappear | Essential | 365 days |
| tbd_consent | The Bottle Department (first-party) | Stores your cookie category choices | Essential | 180 days |
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes returning visitors so we can measure overall site traffic | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_<measurement id> | Google Analytics 4 | Keeps session state for Google Analytics reporting | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 | Groups page views into a single visit | Analytics | 24 hours |
Changing Your Preferences
Open — available here and in the footer of every page — to turn optional categories on or off, or to withdraw consent. Optional tags stop receiving new data as soon as you save. You can also clear or block cookies in your browser settings; essential cookies removed this way may cause the age confirmation to appear again.