More beer for Michigan microbrewers.

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by SerialTicker, Mar 13, 2014.

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  1. SerialTicker

    SerialTicker Pooh-Bah (2,851) Jun 18, 2012 Missouri
    Pooh-Bah

    http://www.freep.com/article/20140312/NEWS06/303120152

    And many of facks were given.

    "The bipartisan package that amends many state liquor laws would change the definition of a microbrewery, doubling production limits from 30,000 barrels to 60,000 barrels a year. It also would accelerate liquor licensing by creating a conditional license for use during applicants’ license review process. Startup craft brewers would be allowed limited self-distribution."

    “Frankly, 60,000 is another arbitrary cap. We arrived at it by multiplying the current cap by two,” Cotter said in an interview. “I have a lot of confidence that we’re going to butt up against that threshold in the coming years.”
     
    #1 SerialTicker, Mar 13, 2014
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  2. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,647) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    The self distribution will help small start ups, though I think it does not void agreements with distributors already in place.
     
    #2 hopfenunmaltz, Mar 13, 2014
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  3. imfrommichigan

    imfrommichigan Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2012 Utah

    The only way I see this not passing is if they drop the self distribution. While it seems like a great idea, too many distributors would pitch a fit that they're not getting their share. I sure hope it does pass though! More beers and even better, hopefully more bottled beers.
     
    #3 imfrommichigan, Mar 13, 2014
  4. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,647) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    It passed. Gov. Snyder needs to sign it into law. From the article.

    "The legislation passed the House and Senate on Wednesday and is expected to reach Gov. Rick Snyder’s desk soon."

    Edit - a guy starting up this summer said previous distribution contracts are not voided by this. Only small one can self distribute, don't know the size limit.
     
    #4 hopfenunmaltz, Mar 13, 2014
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  5. tommyz

    tommyz Initiate (0) May 28, 2007 Michigan

    Yep...This is great..Will more than likely be signed as soon as it hits his desk
     
    #5 tommyz, Mar 13, 2014
  6. GRBrew

    GRBrew Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2009 Michigan

    Under 1000 barrels.
     
    #6 GRBrew, Mar 14, 2014
  7. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,647) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah

    That was what I was thinking, but was not sure of the number. Thanks.
     
    #7 hopfenunmaltz, Mar 14, 2014
  8. GRBrew

    GRBrew Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2009 Michigan

    #8 GRBrew, Mar 14, 2014
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  9. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,647) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    Thanks again. I had heard of the increased number of tasting rooms and more brewpubs in a chain.

    It will make for more breweries, taprooms, and brewpubs.

    A guy I know starting up will be happy, he was saying self distribution would be great for him.
     
    #9 hopfenunmaltz, Mar 14, 2014
  10. BoneyardBrewer

    BoneyardBrewer Initiate (0) Apr 24, 2005 Michigan

    I was hoping they would have allowed Brewpubs to self-distribute as well. Still, good news.
     
    #10 BoneyardBrewer, Mar 15, 2014
  11. MarKITTY

    MarKITTY Initiate (0) Feb 20, 2014 Wisconsin

    Thanks Joe, I was digging around for more information in regards to this bill.

    Edit: Am I only one excited about branded glassware, etc? It's about freaking time!
     
    #11 MarKITTY, Mar 15, 2014
  12. GRBrew

    GRBrew Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2009 Michigan

    No problem. I'm probably the only person who pulled up all of the different bills to compile the information.
     
    #12 GRBrew, Mar 15, 2014
  13. Anitrak

    Anitrak Initiate (0) Apr 3, 2007 Indiana

    Sweet! Glad to see I can take away my next visit.
     
    #13 Anitrak, Mar 15, 2014
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