HI SB2331

Expands the definition of "beer" in Hawaii's liquor tax law (Section 244D-1) and liquor regulatory law (Section 281-1) to include alcoholic beverages with no less than 0.5 percent alcohol by volume.

Broadens the ingredients that can be used to make beer to include grain of any kind, bran, glucose, sugar, molasses, or any substitute for traditional malt and hops.

Explicitly includes ale, porter, brown, stout, lager beer, small beer, strong beer, and alcoholic seltzer beverages within the definition of "beer."

Excludes sake (Japanese rice wine), cooler beverages, and any products of distillation containing distilled spirits, alcoholic spirits, or spirits from the definition of "beer."

Effective October 18, 2050.