STRONG BEER BILL UPDATE!!

House Bill 400 is up for a hearing before it goes to the Senate. This hearing will take place this Thursday.

BUT, before that hearing, please take a moment to contact the legislators and let them know in YOUR own words that you support HB400.

• This bill properly expands the portfolio of traditional craft beers that brewers can produce and retailers can carry
• It provides for greater use of Montana agricultural products
• It meets consumer demands and expands market access within and outside of Montana
• It helps small Montana businesses grow
• It provides access to craft beers that are generally available in all surrounding states, and in most states nationwide
• It does not create greater access to alcohol for youths in that traditional craft beers are generally highly priced (often $10 or more), and are marketed to adult beer connoisseurs, much like fine wines are marketed."

You can get a hold of your legislators in a couple of ways; 1. Call the switchboard at 406-444-4800 to leave them a message and 2. go to http://leg.mt.gov/css/sessions/61st/legwebmessage.asp. and fill out the online form.

After the bill passes this hurdle it's onto the Senate, then the Gov, then STRONGER BEER FOR ALL (with valid ID)!

your humble brewer!