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Mitch PerryDecember 16, 2014

For the average Floridian, much if not most of what takes place in Tallahassee isn’t something that usually captures their imagination – until months or perhaps years later when the true effects of some law hits them in their wallet. But the battle between Big Beer and the craft brewing industry during last year’s legislative […]

Mitch PerryDecember 15, 2014

In 2013, Clearwater state Senator Jack Latvala introduced a succinctly written bill that would have brought Florida into compliance with nearly every other state in the country in allowing for the sale of 64-ounce growlers to be sold in Florida craft breweries. The straight forward legislation amounted to only two-lines on a piece of paper. […]

Guest AuthorDecember 8, 2014

For several years, the Florida Beer Wholesalers Association has supported lifting the restriction on 64-ounce growlers. But as most observers know, the Association originally tied its support to the larger discussion of direct brewer to consumer sales. That was then. And this is now. As the Executive Director of the Florida Beer Wholesalers Association, I […]

Guest AuthorDecember 8, 2014

For several years, the Florida Beer Wholesalers Association has supported lifting the restriction on 64-ounce growlers. But as most observers know, the Association originally tied its support to the larger discussion of direct brewer to consumer sales. That was then. And this is now. As the Executive Director of the Florida Beer Wholesalers Association, I […]

Tag: Mitch Rubin

Jack Latvala & craft brew community hope 2015 is the year that 64-ounce growlers become the law

Jack Latvala to introduce new growler legislation

Mitch Rubin: Legislature should quickly lift ban on 64-ounce growlers

Mitch Rubin: Legislature should quickly lift ban on 64-ounce growlers