Entries Tagged as 'Cal Small Brewers Assoc.'
Posted by: Jon · October 6th, 2008 · No Comments
Where is the Priority, Governor?
Sacramento, Calif.)—The following statement was provided by Tom McCormick, executive director of the California Small Brewers Association in response to the Governor signing AB 1245.
“The Governor’s decision to sign AB 1245 is a disappointment to craft brewers and many others across California.”
“AB 1245 is clearly anti-competitive and designed to fulfill the marketing aspirations of one major brewer. The legislation that allows for more aggressive marketing of alcohol in the State of California was poorly drafted and will likely expose the State of California to potentially costly litigation in federal court. In addition to tilting the market-place scales towards large institutional breweries, AB 1245 establishes an unconstitutional treatment for in-state beer manufacturers, versus importers and out-of-state brewers. Finally, due to its poor construction, this measure poses a significant challenge to the ABC and their enforcement teams to ensure industry compliance.
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Tags: Beer News · Cal Small Brewers Assoc. · InBev Family
Posted by: Jon · September 20th, 2008 · No Comments
Favorite Oktoberfest Beer
Vote now for your favorite Oktoberfest Beer.
If your favorite is not on the list, or you prefer pumpkin ales this time of the year, share it with us by commenting at the bottom of this post. On the list are some classic, readily available Oktoberfest/Märzen style beers.
Does One Hand (InBev) Know What the Other Hand (A-B) is Doing?
A-B pushes for increase in trinkets and trash spending in California
Sacramento, CA – Anheuser-Busch continues to push Assembly bill 1245 (Torrico) through the California legislature despite the fact that this bill may be “unwanted” by InBev, soon-to-be owner of A-B.
Celebrate the 7th Annual Maryland Brewer’s Oktoberfest
Timonium, MD – The Brewer’s Association of Maryland is proudly presenting the 7th Annual Maryland Brewer’s Oktoberfest at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, MD on Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Talk Like A Pirate Day & News from Clipper City
Beer Ye! Beer Ye! All aspiring pirates should be celebrating this international holiday in style by wearing pirate garb, having a few of our extrAARGHdinary Heavy Seas beers, and telling a few yarns in piratese at your favorite spot.
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Tags: Awards · Beer News · Cal Small Brewers Assoc. · Clipper City Brewing · Events · Flying Fish Brewing · Food · InBev Family · Music · Märzen · Oktoberfest · Polls · Seasonal
Posted by: Jon · September 12th, 2008 · No Comments
A-B pushes for increase in trinkets and trash spending in California
Sacramento, CA – September 10th, 2008 – Anheuser-Busch continues to push Assembly bill 1245 (Torrico) through the California legislature despite the fact that this bill may be “unwanted” by InBev, soon-to-be owner of A-B.
The bill will increase the spending limit on what a brewer can give away for free to a consumer from the current 25 cents to $3.00, a 1200% increase.
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Tags: Beer News · Cal Small Brewers Assoc. · InBev Family
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