April 13, 2021
New West Virgina legislation prohibits the direct shipping of beer to WV consumer’s homes. It’s not what beer lovers wanted.
April 12, 2021
Beyond helping bars and restaurants (See our article on this here), HB 2025 also includes several important measures for off-premise beverage alcohol retailers, fairs & festivals, and craft beverage producers. Here are some of the more significant provisions that should… Continue Reading…
April 11, 2021
In the most dramatic action in many years for on-premise beer, wine, and liquor licensees (bars & restaurants) the legislature adopted H.B. 2025 on Saturday evening. The legislation will now be sent to the governor for his signature. The original… Continue Reading…
April 2, 2021
At his Friday morning news conference, Governor Jim Justice admitted that his original proposal to meteorically raise alcohol taxes in the state was flawed. He announced his willingness to change this proposal, which is part of his package to do… Continue Reading…
March 5, 2021
As part of his recently announced revenue enhancement proposals to offset the repeal of the state’s personal income tax, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice proposed a beer tax hike of 431% designed to produce $26 million in increased revenues. This move could be… Continue Reading…
March 2, 2021
One thing you could never say about Berkeley Springs Brewing Company is that they lack creativity and experimentation. These brewery strengths will be even more evident as BSBC advances its production and distribution with its new American Canning equipment. Add… Continue Reading…
February 23, 2021
Legislation currently before the West Virginia Legislature has the potential to give us some of the most progressive beverage alcohol regulation in the nation. House Bill 2025 is the crux of the effort. Sure it needs more work, but it… Continue Reading…
