HB 1091 Summary

• Defines "microbrewery" as a person manufacturing not more than 3,000 barrels annually at a single permitted location, and allows microbreweries to sell at retail up to 80% of annual production on-premises.

• Increases maximum alcohol content for light spirit products from 4% to 6% by weight, and updates all related definitions and labeling requirements accordingly.

• Imposes $1,000 annual privilege tax on both microbrewery and small craft brewery permits, and applies excise tax of 42.68¢ per gallon on light wine, light spirit product, and beer produced by microbreweries and small craft breweries for retail sale.

• Increases small craft brewery retail sales limits from 10% to 25% of annual production or from 1,500 to 2,500 barrels annually, whichever is less, and increases individual off-premises purchase limit from 576 to 670 ounces within 24 hours.

• Authorizes small craft breweries and microbreweries to obtain on-premises retailer's permits for their premises, exempting them from prohibitions against manufacturers holding retail licenses.