HB1283

Maryland House Bill 1283 was passed, increasing the amount of beer sold in tasting rooms from 500 barrels per year to 2000. A provision allows a brewery to request to increase the amount up to 3000 barrels, but the additional 1000 barrels have to be sold to the distributor, then bought back. In return for increasing the barrel limit, any new brewery must restrict their hours, closing before 9:00 PM on Sunday through Thursday and 10:00 PM  on Friday and Saturday. Finally, beer served at the brewery must be brewed and fermented at the brewery.  Continue reading HB1283 Again →