HI SB2354

Expands the definition of "beer" to include any alcoholic beverage containing at least 0.5% alcohol by volume obtained by fermentation of malt or substitutes including grain, bran, glucose, sugar, or molasses.

Adds alcoholic seltzer beverages to the category of beer, while explicitly excluding sake, cooler beverages, and distilled spirits products.

Authorizes brewpub licensees to manufacture and sell beer (in addition to malt beverages) on their premises for on-premises consumption and in sealed packages to wholesale dealers.

Permits brewpubs to sell beer in growlers (containers not exceeding one gallon) for off-premises consumption, sourced from their own production or from other licensed manufacturers and wholesalers.

Takes effect on January 1, 2025.