The Boston Consulting Group has produced a white paper noting how the open and independent beer distribution is good for all brewers. In their paper entitled, “For Small and Large Brewers, the U.S. Market Is Open” authors Neil Houghton, Jr. and Marin Gjaja highlighted the tremendous access to market the beer distribution system has provided to brewers of all sizes….Read More
Boston Consulting Group Study Highlights Importance of Open and Independent Beer Distribution System
April 2, 2015 All
South Carolina Court Upholds Three Store License Limitation
January 5, 2015 All
South Carolina Judge Early Doyet of the Second Judicial Circuit ruled for the state of South Carolina on a complaint by Retail Services & Systems, Inc. dba Total Wine & More challenging under state and federal Due Process and Equal Protection grounds the South Carolina law that limits ownership of retail licenses to three. In his order,…Read More
KY ABC Issues Letter Indicating Conditional Approval for ABInBev to Own Owensboro Distributor
December 3, 2014 21st Amendment Alcohol Regulation Antitrust
The KY ABC issued a letter to ABI conditionally approving their license to become the owner of the Owensboro ABInBev distributor. The Malt Beverage Administrator noted that this application is “the most controversial in Department history.” As a result she listed many concerns and questions in her four page letter. She noted that much information is…Read More
Guest Column- Marijuana Debate Rekindles Discussion on How Alcohol Is Regulated
November 3, 2014 21st Amendment Alcohol Regulation Guest Columns
There has been much discussion surrounding marijuana regulation and a stated goal of a need “to regulate marijuana like alcohol.” The pros and cons of marijuana legalization are far beyond the scope of this column, but a deeper dive into the goals and purposes of alcohol regulation is something that is often missing from the…Read More
Lawsuit Filed in Florida Over Growlers
October 28, 2014 All
A federal lawsuit was filed over the much publicized 64 ounce growler issue. The lawsuit was filed by a retailer, not a small brewer. They are represented by the Pacific Legal Foundation. The lawsuit can found on their website. The lawsuit claims a violation of the equal protection and due process provisions of the 14th…Read More
