Beer Politics National Roundup; Aug 4-10
This installment of our Beer Politics National Roundup highlights Utah's "Mr Liquor" and the incentives Richmond, Virginia is cobbling together to land a second brewery from Stone. The post Beer...
View ArticleBeer Politics National Roundup; Aug 11-17
This week's installment of our Beer Politics National Roundup looks at the liquor license migration into Ann Arbor, Michigan and provides an update on the Small BREW Act. The post Beer Politics...
View ArticleBrewpub Rule Off the ILCC Docket (Again) This Week
A controversial brewpub rule will not be taken up by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission this week. The post Brewpub Rule Off the ILCC Docket (Again) This Week appeared first on Guys Drinking Beer.
View ArticleBeer Politics National Roundup; Aug-18-24
This weeks look at Beer Politics stories from around the country looks at why the creativity of bartenders is being shackled in Idaho and the legislative agenda's of other craft brewers guilds. The...
View Article2014 Illinois Legislative Roundup
Behold, your 2014 Illinois Legislative Roundup. We keep tabs on the beverage industry bills moving through the statehouse, so you don't have to. The post 2014 Illinois Legislative Roundup appeared...
View ArticleLagunitas Opens Checkbook for 2014 – 2015 Elections
Lagunitas has made substantial contributions to Illinois politicians recently including Mayor Rahm Emanuel and his right-hand man, Alderman Pat O'Connor. The post Lagunitas Opens Checkbook for 2014 –...
View ArticleBill Introduced to Clean up Social Media Advertising Rules for Illinois...
Distributors and brewers could use social media to promote tap takeovers and beer dinners under a bill introduced in the IL House. Right now that's a no-no. The post Bill Introduced to Clean up Social...
View ArticleIL Craft Beer Heads to Capitol Hill to Back the Small BREW Act
One of the most recognizable figures in Illinois craft beer is heading to Capitol Hill to lobby Congress to pass the Small BREW Act. The post IL Craft Beer Heads to Capitol Hill to Back the Small BREW...
View ArticleCraft Beer to Cross the Border For: Sun King Three Floyds Slacktivist
Want to back Indiana craft brewers in their plight for higher production caps but don't have the energy? Just drink a Sun King Three Floyds Slacktivist. The post Craft Beer to Cross the Border For: Sun...
View ArticleSweeping Craft Beer Legislation on Tap Soon in Illinois
Craft beer legislation could be introduced in the coming weeks to make comprehensive changes to the laws governing brewers in Illinois. The post Sweeping Craft Beer Legislation on Tap Soon in Illinois...
View ArticleSocial Media Bill, Plus a Few Others, on the Move in Illinois Legislature
A bill updating social media rules for brewers and distributors in Illinois is moving through the legislature -- as are a few other bills. The post Social Media Bill, Plus a Few Others, on the Move in...
View ArticleABDI & ICBG Agree to “Substantial Rewrite” of IL Craft Brewer Act
The Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois and Illinois Craft Brewers Guild have agreed to a "substantial rewrite" to the Illinois Craft Brewer Act. The post ABDI & ICBG Agree to “Substantial...
View ArticleIL House Fails to Pass Craft Brewer Act Rewrite Before end of Session
The May 31st deadline marking the end of the Illinois legislature's spring session came and went without a vote on a rewrite of the state's craft brewer act The post IL House Fails to Pass Craft Brewer...
View ArticleIL House Rights End of Session Wrong, Passes Craft Brewer Act Rewrite
The Illinois House Tuesday approved a bill rewriting the state's craft brewer act, giving brewers big and small a chance to grow. The post IL House Rights End of Session Wrong, Passes Craft Brewer Act...
View ArticleCountdown to 60 Days: When Will the Craft Brewer License Updates Become Law?
Even if the Governor does nothing, the Craft Brewer License Updates will become law. Count down with us to Labor Day! The post Countdown to 60 Days: When Will the Craft Brewer License Updates Become...
View ArticleIL Liquor Control Commission Eying Fee Increases in 2016
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission is eying across the board fee increases in 2016 but it will take legislation to make it happen. The post IL Liquor Control Commission Eying Fee Increases in 2016...
View ArticleGrowler Fills in Illinois, and The Growler Buyer’s Pledge
Should bars and restaurants in Illinois be free to fill and sell bottles of beer? And if so, what should customers be expected to understand about growler fills? The post Growler Fills in Illinois, and...
View ArticleBeer Legislation Answers From the J.B. Pritzker Campaign
We asked about things like growler fills and self-distro caps -- and they answered. Here are some beer legislation answers from the J.B. Pritzker Campaign. The post Beer Legislation Answers From the...
View ArticleBeer Legislation Answers From the Chris Kennedy Campaign
We asked, they answered. Here are the Beer Legislation Answers From the Chris Kennedy Campaign. The post Beer Legislation Answers From the Chris Kennedy Campaign appeared first on Guys Drinking Beer.
View ArticleBeer and Alcohol Laws in Illinois & the 2018 Gubernatorial Candidates
What do the people running for governor think of alcohol and beer legislation in Illinois (and other things like taxes and the three tier system)? We asked. The post Beer and Alcohol Laws in Illinois...
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