After passing both chambers of the legislature, Assembly Bill 1277/ Senate Bill 641 moved to Governor Chris Christie, who signed it into law on Friday, September 21.
This bill permits craft brewers to sell their beer directly to consumers on the premises of their brewery as part of a brewery tour, for on-site sampling, and for limited take-away. Mister NJ Beer Lover, meet Madame Growler Hour! Continue reading
Once again, New Jersey beer enthusiasts need to take action to support legislation beneficial to the state’s small and independent brewers and craft beer consumers.
Thanks in part to the efforts of NJ beer lovers, pro-small-brewer bill A-1277/S-641 passed through both houses of the Legislature by wide margins with bipartisan support. The bill is still sitting on the Governor’s desk, awaiting his decision on whether to sign the legislation. Continue reading
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just posted day two of our Great Britain travelogue: http://www.ripleyaudiopost.com/GB/Greg_and_Olivia_in_England_and_Scotland/Monday_April_30.html
In this episode, we try socialized medicine, visit some more ghosts, and dine with the mayor.
I have finally started to put together the travelogue from our trip to London and Scotland. I just posted day one: http://www.ripleyaudiopost.com/GB
In this episode, we really try real ale, I critique the centuries-old tied house system, and prostitutes keep walking or die.
This weekend, at the suggestion of my good friend, homebrewer, and rising commercial brewer Brad, we made a stop at the Harrisburg brewery location of Appalachian Brewing Company. Continue reading
Thanks in part to the efforts of NJ beer lovers, pro-small-brewer bill A-1277/S-641 passed through both houses of the Legislature by wide margins with bipartisan support. The bill now awaits the Governor’s decision on whether to sign the legislation. Continue reading
The pro-small brewery legislation I’ve been bugging you about has passed through the committees and onto the floor of both NJ chambers for a full vote on final passage. I am once again asking for your help in getting this legislation passed.
Starting Thursday, June 21, New Jersey’s Senate and General Assembly will meet to vote on A-1277/S-64, which will give all craft brewers in the state more flexibility in how, when and where they sell and promote their beer.
Please contact your local legislators by end of day Wednesday, June 20, to let them know Continue reading
I posted previously about NJ Senate Bill S-641, which unanimously cleared New Jersey’s Senate Law and Public Safety Committee back in March. This bill is now up for approval in the NJ Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. The vote is currently scheduled for Monday, June 18. Continue reading
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am happy to report that NJ Bill A-1277 passed favorably out of the NJ Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee. Thanks and good work to all who reached out in support of this measure. I’ll keep you updated on this as it develops.
All right NJ folks, there’s an another upcoming vote on an important piece of legislation that could significantly improve the regulatory environment faced by NJ craft brewers.
If you like craft beer and would like to see more of it produced and sold in NJ, please contact the members of the NJ Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee by Wednesday, June 6, to let them know that you support the legislation as a craft beer consumer and ask them to VOTE YES on Bill A-1277. Continue reading