I just noticed that HB 6187 and 6188 passed the House on June 11. In reading the analysis for the bills, it looks to me like there has been a problem with brewpubs participating in beer festivals. The way the law is currently written, brewpubs can only sell their product to be consumed at their licensed facility.
These two bills would do two things. Allow brewpubs to sell their beer and special liscense holders to buy the beer. The bill was crafted for the Michigan Brewers Guild which holds two beer festivals a year. Over 200 beers from 30 breweries will be featured, but none from a brewpub. Read the rest of this entry »
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