Three-tier system

[Dogwonder]

I tried to search through the old topics as I believe this topic has been discussed before, but couldn't find anything.

Does anyone know if there is a website listing all the states that mandate use of the 3 tier distribution system?

Thanks,
Jeremy

[Jeff LeVine]

I can tell you SC is one of them!

[Dogwonder]

I'm specifically looking at NY, but it would be nice to know if there is a one-stop-shopping site.

[Sir Brewsalot]

Sorry, no help with a comprehensive list, but a word of caution if/when you do find such a list. Seems that definitions of "3 tier" seem to be a bit varied.

My fine state of PA is alleged to be a 3 tier, but as a micro without a pub, I find I can sell to distributors, licensed bars (via my distribution license, which I hold under the same name), and directly to consumers.

I don't FEEL restricted...but maybe I am and I just don't kow it.

Cheers,
Scott

[lhall]

Do a google on the "Beer Blue Book" - I don't know who puts it out, but it was available at the business library in the university in my town. It had a chapter explaining the various state regulations.

[scrubb]

Linus refers to the Brewery Blue Book. Are you perhaps talking about the one published by Modern Brewery Age?
http://www.breweryage.com/industry/bluebook.html
I've never seen it but from the contents page avialable online it looks pretty comprehensive and appears to have a legal section.


Doug Hurst
Chicago, IL

[lhall]

That's the one I was talking about - I bet most libraries would have it in their business section - I know that the Vanderbilt business school had a copy when I was doing research for our brewery.