House Bill 509 would allow the sale of beer under specified circumstances at a farmers market and authorize the Department of Agriculture to promote the use of Ohio-produced agricultural goods grown for inclusion in beer …More
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On December 20, 2017, Congress passed H.R. 1, the Tax Cut and Jobs Act. Learn more about how this bill could affect your brewery.
PA Beer Industry Grants Announced
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has awarded grants totaling $704,985 to 13 projects to increase the production of Pennsylvania-made malt and brewed beverages and enhance the Pennsylvania beer industry through promotion, marketing, and research-based programs …More
Beer Sales and Transfer Bill on Tap in Illinois
H.B. 4897 seeks to allow a brewer, class 1 brewer, or class 2 brewer to sell beer manufactured by any other brewer, class 1 brewer, or class 2 brewer to non-licensees and to sell cider. …More
On-Site Sales Expansion Bill Discussed in Indiana
Sent to a conference committee to work out House and Senate differences, House Bill 1419 would, in part, allow a manufacturer of two types of alcoholic beverages, which has both production facilities in one building, …More
Sunday Sales Passes in Indiana
Signed by the Governor, S.B. 1 allows package liquor stores, grocery stores, convenience stores, drug stores, and certain restaurants to sell alcoholic beverages for carryout on Sunday from noon until 8 p.m.
Kansas Contract Brewing Bill Clears Senate
Amended in and passed by the Senate House Bill 2470 would allow microbreweries within the state of Kansas to contract with other microbreweries for production and packaging of beer and hard cider.
Brewers Association Releases Statement on Aluminum and Steel Tariffs
Following the President’s signing of a proclamation imposing tariffs on imported aluminum and steel, the Brewers Association expressed its concern with the potential implications on small and independent brewers and its intention to continue to …More
Direct Manufacturer Sales Limited in KS Bill
House Bill 2731 would allow individuals with a beneficial interest in the manufacture of alcoholic liquor to hold a drinking establishment or caterer license pursuant to the Kansas Liquor Control Act provided no alcoholic liquor …More
Taproom Hours Bill Advances in Alabama
Passing the House, H.B. 303 would eliminate a provision in current law that requires breweries to close their tap rooms between the hours of 9 PM on Saturday and 2 AM the following Monday.
KY Sales, Distribution and Tax Bill Heads to Governor
Before the Governor for action, H.B. 136 proposes numerous changes to retail sales by microbreweries and to distribution and shipping of malt beverages. It would also require microbreweries to report and pay taxes on …More