Florida SB 1714 Vote is Tomorrow....

Discussion in 'South Atlantic' started by OPJohn, Apr 27, 2014.

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  1. OPJohn

    OPJohn Initiate (0) Oct 5, 2013 Florida

    InBev is up to it's dirty tricks again. This time, the major InBev distributors in our state are attempting to pass a new 64 ounce growler law that requires that all beers a brewery makes must be forced through the 3 tier system AND THEN SOLD BACK to the brewery at 30% markup. That's right, a brewery must sell, then re-purchase it's own beer at a higher cost if they want to sell it in their tap rooms.

    It's stupid. It's insane and it's going to kill a lot of small breweries in our state. Pilot system and small batch beers? Kiss those goodbye. There's no profit in making them if 30% of your profits disappear overnight. Higher prices in the tap room? You betcha. Passing the costs right along to the consumer to make a handful of distributors in our state that much more wealthy. Money that could be used as reinvestment in brewery expansion, more staff or increased production now GONE.

    InBev is so afraid of the 64 ounce growler because it's the most competitive container size to compete with the six pack. Even other honest distributors don't want this bill because they DON'T want to have to buy each and every beer a brewery makes. That would overwhelm them and force a lot more beer to just sit in an overflowing warehouse somewhere.

    I urge you to call or write your FL state senators and tell them you are their constituent, you are watching how they'll vote and to VOTE NO on SB 1714 on Monday. Yes, tomorrow, the 28th Monday.

    Find your FL state senator by clicking here.
     
    #1 OPJohn, Apr 27, 2014
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  2. GatorLCA

    GatorLCA Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2012 Florida

    Where does it state that it has to be a mandatory 30% markup?
     
    #2 GatorLCA, Apr 27, 2014
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  3. chardlogic

    chardlogic Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2011 Oregon
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    Its coming down to the wire. I'm going to cross post and repost til my fingertips become numb.
     
    #3 chardlogic, Apr 28, 2014
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  4. newbrews

    newbrews Zealot (626) Jul 24, 2010 Florida
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    #4 newbrews, Apr 28, 2014
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  5. Circleo12

    Circleo12 Maven (1,446) Nov 12, 2012 South Carolina
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    SO...she basically realized that it was a pile of drivel that wasn't going to do her any favors with the craft industry in Florida, or even with small business owners.

    That version of the bill is completely different, considering how close it is to the potential Senate vote.
     
    #5 Circleo12, Apr 28, 2014
  6. jivex5k

    jivex5k Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2011 Florida

    It still has shitty legislation in it. Limit's brewery to brewery transfer to 1000 barrels for the entire year.
    Any bottle sales over 20% must go through distributor. Brewpub's can't growler. (Later CCB peanut allergy)
    Just a quick glance, going to look into the bill more but I'm still against it.
     
    #6 jivex5k, Apr 28, 2014
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  7. jmw

    jmw Initiate (0) Feb 4, 2009 North Carolina

    Please keep us updated as this unfolds.
     
    #7 jmw, Apr 28, 2014
  8. CaptainFleeker

    CaptainFleeker Initiate (0) Aug 27, 2012 Illinois
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    This ^. The legislation still puts unnecessary caps in place. While not as bad as the original language, this language still is not acceptable. Why are the politicians trying to constrain the job growth engine that is craft beer in this state?!?!
     
    #8 CaptainFleeker, Apr 28, 2014
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  9. Andreias21

    Andreias21 Initiate (0) Feb 3, 2011 Florida

    Is anyone else listening / watching this live stream? They're just sitting around wasting hours giving the Senate President's nuts a good fondling. It's painful to listen to.
     
    #9 Andreias21, Apr 28, 2014
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  10. Circleo12

    Circleo12 Maven (1,446) Nov 12, 2012 South Carolina
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    Yeah, the glad-handing/attaboy crap has gone on for too long already. I love how bills are down to the last few days before break, and time is wasted on this type of mess.
     
    #10 Circleo12, Apr 28, 2014
  11. jivex5k

    jivex5k Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2011 Florida

    If I had to drink every time this guy said good man....I'd be pretty freakin wasted.
     
    #11 jivex5k, Apr 28, 2014
  12. marleyr

    marleyr Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2014 South Carolina

    That makes me not want to by ANY Goose Island stuff.
     
    #12 marleyr, Apr 28, 2014
  13. Circleo12

    Circleo12 Maven (1,446) Nov 12, 2012 South Carolina
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    #13 Circleo12, Apr 28, 2014
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  14. jivex5k

    jivex5k Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2011 Florida

    #14 jivex5k, Apr 28, 2014
  15. GatorLCA

    GatorLCA Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2012 Florida

    The taxpayers should give them all foldable metal chairs....then they would get shit done rather than being in those plushy, blue ones.
     
    #15 GatorLCA, Apr 28, 2014
  16. Circleo12

    Circleo12 Maven (1,446) Nov 12, 2012 South Carolina
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    Well, we're held up in a Cannibis bill right now, so it may be a bit...
     
    #16 Circleo12, Apr 28, 2014
  17. jivex5k

    jivex5k Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2011 Florida

    Yeah I'm interested in this one as well though :wink:
    It's not much, but a stepping stone at least to full recreational use.
    Anyways, Colorado looks better and better, has Crooked Stave, Avery, Great Divide, and Cannabis!
     
    #17 jivex5k, Apr 28, 2014
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  18. jmw

    jmw Initiate (0) Feb 4, 2009 North Carolina

    Linking the Florida bill to Goose Island is a stretch worthy of a top-flight goalkeeper. Nice try though.
     
    #18 jmw, Apr 28, 2014
  19. jivex5k

    jivex5k Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2011 Florida

    Yeah, there's no proof of anything like this. It's more to do with the distributors than the breweries. We do know these things however:
    • The Lewis Bear Company is the oldest privately held corporation in Florida and Anheuser-Busch's oldest continuous distributor.
    • Lewis Bear is good friends with Senate President Don Gaetz, and has contributed a lot of money to his campaign.
    • Don Gaetz authored SB7120, now known as SB1714.
    • Don Gaetz was quoted saying he would support his friend Lewis Bear in regards to the growler bill.
    • Florida Beer Wholesalers supports this bill which include Gold Coast, Lewis Bear, Double Eagle, and even Brown.
    This bill is being supported by the distributors, who most likely carry ABInBev products as the majority of their business. It's still speculation, but it's not hard to see why this bill would benefit ABInBev, and that they probably have a good amount of influence over these distributors.
     
    #19 jivex5k, Apr 28, 2014
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  20. GatorLCA

    GatorLCA Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2012 Florida

    It won't benefit any of the InBev distributors and/or their accounts even if it does pass. If I were a restaurant/bar owner that sides with the craft beer community because I am a small business owner as well as they are, I wouldn't carry any of their products. I know I would be a minute portion of people feeling this way but I can still disagree with my wallet.

    Oh lordy....here we go
     
    #20 GatorLCA, Apr 28, 2014
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