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House Bill 3626 seeks to define “beer” as a malt liquor, which is itself defined as “any beer, ale, or other beverage made from malt by fermentation, or by the fermentation of malt substitutes, including rice, grain of any kind, …Read More
Dying in House committee, S.B. 2875 sought to redefine beer as a fermented beverage of any name or description having an alcoholic content of not more than 8% by weight, brewed or produced from malt, in whole or in part, …Read More
House Bill 512, has been amended in the Senate to reflect the language in S.B. 2844 authorizing the construction of a new warehouse and contracting for operations. S.B. 2844 has been amended in the House to reflect the language …Read More
Companions S.B. 3246 and H.B. 3017 seek to raise the barrelage threshold allowing for brewery off-sales from 20,000 to 150,000 barrels. Read More
House Bill 523 seeks to authorize manufacturers or brewers to host up to twelve private events at the brewing facility under certain conditions. Read More
House Bill 627 / Senate Bill 325 provide for a tax credit related to stillage management, with spent brewers grain classified as an eligible material. Read More
Passing both chambers of the legislature, H.B. 1298 would allow a county, city, or town to adopt an ordinance to allow the following at a farmers’ market: (1) A small brewery, farm winery, or artisan distillery (craft manufacturer) to serve …Read More
With proposed amendments under committee consideration, House Bill 4327 creates an income tax credit for Illinois licensed craft brewers and wine manufacturers awarded on the basis of costs related to the purchase of crops used in the manufacture of beer …Read More
H.B. 752 seeks to apply the tax rate of twenty-five cents ($0.25) per gallon to distilled spirits of 14% or less alcohol by volume which are placed in containers for sale at retail (currently stipulated as 6% or less ABV). Read More
H.B. 660 seeks to make the three tier system for alcoholic beverage sales optional, allowing manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers to sell to consumers, customers, and other licensees and to hold a direct shipper license. Read More
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