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A brief addendum to yesterday’s post about the promising future of locally-produced commercial beers: DC Brau and the D.C. Council are currently working on the “Brewery Manufacturer’s Tasting Permit Amendment Act of 2011,” which would grant breweries the same rights as grocery and liquor stores. As our antiquated alcohol laws stand, you could take a tour of any brewery operations in D.C., but are prohibited from tasting the beers on the premises.

The hearing for bill B19-118 will be held on March 31 at 10 a.m. in room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building. Representatives from DC Brau will be on hand to testify; anybody who wants to speak at the hearing or submit testimony should contact Benton Heimsath at bheimsath@dccouncil.us.