Committee reviews H.921, expands tasting-room privileges and allows limited self-distribution for Vermont brewers The committee reviewed H.921, a miscellaneous alcohol bill that increases tasting-room service allowances, raises the number of off-site locations a manufacturer may feature other products (1→10), and permits limited self-distribution of malt beverages (3,000-barrel annual cap) with a two‑year review.

Vermont’s House Committee just unveiled a game-changing bill that expands tasting-room privileges and allows breweries to self-distribute—could this reshape the local craft beer scene?

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Committee hears industry testimony on alcohol omnibus; bills would let small brewers self-distribute and expand tasting-room sales Witnesses urged the Government Operations & Military Affairs committee to back parts of an alcohol omnibus that would let small brewers self-distribute (proposed cap: 5,000 barrels) and expand tasting-room privileges for distillers and wineries; the Department of Liquor and Lottery said it generally supports the proposals with drafting caveats.

Small brewers and wineries in Vermont are pushing for crucial changes that could revolutionize their ability to self-distribute and expand tasting-room sales.

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What an absolutely stellar evening for the VT Brewers Festival. 🍻

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