SC Brewer's Association, Inc.

H. 4572 is law…now what?

COAST — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:32:19 +0000

4572 became law on June 7, 2010. Breweries need to do several things to be ready but am sure you’ll start seeing tour hours scheduled soon by our South Carolina Breweries. We’ll post them here when we know for sure. Remember there are rules and limitations but all in all, I think this will do wonders for the growth and education of craft beer in our state. And so ends my 5 year flirtation with politics

Cheers!

H. 4572 become law!

COAST — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:32:49 +0000

Monday at 3pm, it will be official. Retail tastings/tours/sales at breweries and tastings at retail stores. YeeHaw.

H.4572 up 1st today and….

COAST — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:24:40 +0000

Passed! 3rd reading in Senate. On the the House for approval and then on to the Governor.

H. 4572 passes 2nd Senate Reading!!

COAST — Wed, 19 May 2010 19:50:46 +0000

The combined retail and brewery tasting bill has passed the 2nd Senate reading today. On to the 3rd which hopefully happens quickly! Big News! Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to write letters and called to voice your support.

Call to Action…..Act Now on H. 4572

COAST — Thu, 06 May 2010 22:41:32 +0000

Call to Action for H. 4572 Act Now!

A combined brewery tasting bill AND beer retail tasting (seperate from our bill 3693- brewery tastings) is being contested. Please contact Senator Phil Leventis and ask him to support this bill. It encourages growth across the board for the craft beer movement.

In this instance, emailing is preferred: philleventis@scsenate.gov

Link to H. 4572

Our separate bill, H. 3693, did pass subcommittee meeting today and is scheduled for Full Senate on Tuesday, May 11. But 4572 is the ideal bill as it supports retail and brewery tastings.

Update April 20

COAST — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:38:02 +0000

April 20 Update-
We are officially in the Senate but have been assigned to the Judiciary Subcommittee, scheduled for may 4. We need to get ALL Judiciary Senate Members on board with this bill. Needless to say, this is a HUGE step and where we really need consumer input. Please take a few minutes to call and email these members. Now is the time we have been waiting for.

Link to the updated language for HB 3693:

Link to Judiciary Members Listing:

April Updates

COAST — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:32:56 +0000

HB 3693 has passed its 2nd and 3rd House readings and now is on to the Senate!! Big News. We will let you know what help is needed for the Senate shortly. If you know a Senator or want to contact your local Senator, now would be a good time. If all goes well, we’ll be up in Senate judiciary as early as next week.

March 24th

COAST — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:57:18 +0000

So we are trying to get a 2nd and 3rd reading done for our bill, HB #3693, this week! Please contact the following members, preferably via phone. You can email from the statehouse website at www.scstatehouse.gov

Speaker of the House- Robert W. Harrell, Jr.
District 114 – Charleston & Dorchester Cos.

(803) 734-3125

Representative James Merrill-District 99 – Berkeley & Charleston Cos.

(803) 734-3072

Representative William G. “Bill” Herbkersman
District 118 – Beaufort Co.(803) 734-3063

Representative Annette D. Young

District 98 – Charleston & Dorchester Cos. Bus.(803) 734-2953

Majority Leader Kenneth A. “Kenny” Bingham
District 89 – Lexington Co. (803) 734-3138

Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr.
District 67 – Clarendon & Sumter Cos. (803) 734-3042

Representative Daniel P. “Dan” Hamilton
District 20 – Greenville Co. (803) 212-6795

Representative Bruce W. Bannister
District 24 – Greenville Co.(803) 734-3009

Representative Eric M. Bedingfield
District 28 – Greenville Co.(803) 734-2962

Representative Joan B. Brady
District 78 – Richland Co.(803) 734-3027

Representative Alan D. Clemmons
District 107 – Horry Co.(803) 734-2994

Minority Leader Harry L. Ott, Jr.
District 93 – Calhoun, Lexington & Orangeburg Cos.(803) 734-2998

Representative Leonidas E. “Leon” Stavrinakis
District 119 – Charleston Co.(803) 734-3039

Update 3/23

COAST — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:13:20 +0000

And it’s a …Yea! Positive vote for HB 3693! We have to wait 24 hours before it can be addressed by House and we are hoping to do that before Thursday adjournment (and subsequent 2 week furlough). Stay Tuned.

Top of the Hops Beer Festival – Greenville

COAST — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:52:54 +0000

Saturday – April 10, 2010 @ 02:00PM / ends @ 06:00PM
Beer Festival @ BI-LO Center
Greenville, South Carolina

Event Details:
Inaugural beer festival in Greenville, SC at the BI-LO Center. Unlimited 2 ounce sampling of over 125 world class craft and import beers. VIP ticket gets you early entrance, a wider selection of special beers and food. Local food specialties, music and games. Education area for beer seminars on how to cook with beer, food and beer pairings and brewing 101.

One 4 hour sampling session: 2pm-6pm. Visit the official event website.