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Northbound Smokehouse and Brewpub Loads Up Schedule for Craft Beer Week

Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub is packing in the events this week. If you find yourself near south Minneapolis this week you should be sure to stop in and enjoy the…

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Bent Paddle Ready To Stir The Waters In Duluth

Bent Paddle Brewing Company is soon to be the newest addition to the Minnesota craft beer scene but it has been a long time coming for its founders. “This opening…

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StopMnDrinkTax.org

The House and Senate version of the Tax Omnibus bill are in conference committee to hash out differences between the bills. The House version has a steep increase alcohol taxes….

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Sunday Alcohol Sales Amendment Fails

Sadly, the Sunday sales amendment sponsored by Tina Liebling was shot down by sides of the aisle. Watch video testimony here. Shortly after the vote House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt…

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Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub Begins Growler Sales

Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub announced via Facebook that they will start Growler sales on Monday, May 6th. They doubled their fermentation space in February and are now able to produce…

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Sunday Liquor Sales Amendment to be Introduced

Sunday liquor sales amendment will be introduced in the House Wednesday by Tina Liebling, State Representative (26A, DFL). Click here to call or email your Rep and tell them to…

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National Beer Excise Taxes – By the Numbers

STATE TAX RATES ON BEER EXCISETAX RATES ($ per gallon) GENERALSALES TAX APPLIES OTHER TAXES Alaska 1.07 n.a. Hawaii 0.93 Yes $0.54/gallon draft beer Minnesota (proposed) 0.90 – under 3.2%…

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How Minnesota Excise Tax Compares to Neighboring States

This striking visual shows how out of step Minnesota will be if the proposed legislation passes. The proposed tax would make it about twice as expensive to produce beer in…