Sunday, March 22, 2009

Legislation & Word of Mouth

Over at Beervana, Jeff Alworth has been carrying the standard for an "honest pint." Turns out, he's got allies in the legislature! House Bill 3122 would make it easier for consumers to find an honest pint, a full 16oz measure of yummy, malt beverage. (So no 16oz glasses with big foamy head, and no 14oz "shaker" or "cheater" pints with much less than a pint.)

Alworth's also got lots on an effort to increase the excise tax on beer. House Bill 2461 is the relevant bill. Personally, I don't much like the bill as written, but I don't get quite so apocalyptic about its effect on the industry as some opponents are getting. Read it, and decide for yourself.

Stopped in at the Word over the weekend. Happily the TV was off! Otherwise it was its same comfy self. I craved more energy & novelty, though.

Three taps: Deschutes Black Butte Porter
Mirror Pond Pale Ale
Bridgeport IPA.
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  1. Rota FortunaeMarch 28, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Public Hearing and Work Session on Friday, April 3 at 8:00 A.M. in Hearing Room E.

    HB 3122 FIRST PUBLIC HEARING
    Allows holder of full on-premises sales license or limited on-premises sales license to obtain verification of capacity of pint glasses used at licensed premises for draught malt beverages.

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