[Kevin Sevcik]

Yes, the original post was concerned with legal issues surrounding being sponsored by beer companies. I think it's obvious someone with such concerns would make sure the team wasn't getting in-kind donations or something. Just money and mentor support. I think the issue is fundamentally an issue for the team and the school to decide. I don't think FIRST has any business deciding who can be sponsors.

I think the most productive course would be to approach the principal and ask him/her. And make sure you note that it's the brewing company that will be funding the team in the interests of engineering education. Not the beer brand in the interests of advertising.