HB 6079 Summary

• Modifies wine tasting sample sizes for wine makers conducting tastings on licensed premises: maximum 5 ounces for wine containing 8.5% or more alcohol by volume, and maximum 16 ounces for wine containing less than 8.5% alcohol by volume.

• Expands wine maker authority to conduct wine tastings and sell wine at locations other than manufacturing premises by paying a $100 fee per location to the commission.

• Removes restriction limiting wine tastings to "wines made by that wine maker" only, allowing broader tasting opportunities.

• Adds provisions for brandy manufacturers and small distillers to conduct tastings and sell their products at off-premises locations for a $100 fee per location.

• Establishes "growler" sales authority for specially designated merchants to fill and sell refillable containers (maximum 1 gallon capacity) of beer for off-premises consumption, with specific labeling and food safety requirements.