Archive for beer laws
Victory for Cape Ann Brewing!
Congratulations to Cape Ann Brewing for their victory with the Licensing Board in Gloucester, who approved by a 2-1 vote a license to operate a brewpub on the last three days of Fiesta from 4-8pm. The original application requested hours from noon to 8pm, but this is still a big win for our friends [...]
Push to change Vermont Beer Laws
Beer marketing issue brewing at Statehouse
April 20, 2008
By GORDON DRITSCHILO Staff Writer
Last year the Harpoon Brewery produced and distributed 745,000 cases of beer from its plant in Windsor to retailers and restaurants in Vermont and around the country.
Harpoon’s barleywine, however, while brewed and bottled in Vermont, isn’t sold here. State law allows beers of up [...]
Update on Free the Hops movement
Here is an update on the Free the Hops movement in Alabama…
In case you did not read the previous blogs … here are the links:
Alabama takes a small step, but still have a giant leap ahead
Free the Hops Movement
Sean
2Beerguys.com
Drink Craft Beer, You’ve Earned It!!
Trouble’s a-brewin’
Home brewers try to change state law
By Rick Harmon
As he [...]
Let’s party like it’s 1933
Thanks to Kristen for forwarding the article
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition. That’s right. 75 years and one day ago, it was illegal to drink a beer. Sad times indeed! The following snippet is from a piece on CNN regarding this special day (and where is the [...]
Medley of Beer Law articles
Supermarket wine bill defeated
By Jessica FenderThe Denver Post
Hundreds of liquor-store owners flooded the Capitol on Wednesday and defeated a bill that would have expanded shoppers’ access to beer and wine and recast the fortunes of thousands of Colorado businesses.
The proposal to allow supermarkets, convenience stores and big-box retailers to sell wine and full-strength beer died [...]
Alabama takes a small step, but still have a giant leap ahead
In February, I shared a story about the “Free the Hops” movement that was taking place in Alabama.
With Alabama being one of the last states in the country that could not sell beer higher than 6% and sold in 12 oz bottles, the beer lovers are rejoicing for the moment.
Last week, the Alabama House of [...]
Sunnier Skys and Brighter days are in our future
It’s not time to dance around and say the witch is dead, but at least this gives craft beer lovers hope for a sunnier future. (Although this may entice me to do a dance of joy / forward roll.)
Enjoy!!
Sean
2Beerguys.com
Drink Craft Beer, You’ve Earned It!!
By Lew Bryson
updated 2:19 p.m. ET, Sun., Feb. 10, 2008
If you don’t [...]
Maryland Brewers pushing to change laws
With the rising popularity of craft beer, there is an increasing pressure to change local and state laws. Maryland is a prime example. Small craft breweries are sticking their neck out and saying that the current laws are ancient and they are hurting their business.In summary, all beer must be sold through a distributor before [...]
Battle in Denver over right to sell beer!!
Supermarket wine and beer sales still facing opposition at CapitolAssociated Press - February 8, 2008 6:14 PM ET
DENVER (AP) - The fight between liquor stores and supermarkets over who should be allowed to sell beer and wine continues at the state Capitol.
The grocers’ have made an effort to reach out to independent store owners and [...]
Free the Hops Movement
Alabama Craft Beer enthusiasts have started a Free the Hops movement that includes boycotting Budweiser products distributed by Birmingham Budweiser. This movement is inspired by delays in changing the archaic laws that prevents the sale of beer higher than 6%. This limits the sale of most craft beers which are currently in New England.
In particular, [...]
