Wisconsin Craft Brewers need your help. The Joint Finance Committee approved a measure on Tuesday that would severely limit Wisconsin Craft Brewers in their ability to distribute the beers they produce. Motion 414 has now become part of the budget, and as written, limits distribution avenues and licenses craft brewers can hold.
Curtailed by this proposed language are distribution channels, the ability to own and operate a brewery and a restaurant, and the ability to sell those businesses currently held.
As a beer lover, this could limit access to your favorite brands, increase prices, or possibly force your favorite craft brewery out of business.
The Wisconsin Craft Brewing industry is a bright spot on the Wisconsin business scene. Taxes paid, materials purchased from local suppliers, the number of Wisconsin residents employed have all grown during these last few years. Craft brewing is a success story during these years of recession.
Don’t let that be taken away!
Call or email your representative today and let them know you want to stop any measures that would restrict the ability for Wisconsin Craft Breweries to conduct or grow their businesses.
