sandsonik t1_jdbl3lf wrote on March 23, 2023 at 5:42 AM

Wait, I thought breweries in RI always had to use a distributor?

Who is self distributing?

andylion t1_jdcaqxr wrote on March 23, 2023 at 11:32 AM

I was under the same impression. The language of the legislation makes it sound like they are trying to prevent breweries from starting or owning their own distribution companies. It comes across more like they are trying to block breweries from self distributing rather than taking away an existing right. Admittedly it's early and I haven't had my coffee yet so maybe there's something I'm missing.

To be clear, I'm opposed to this legislation either way (the Three Tier System is a relic that hurts consumers and small businesses and needs to be done away with), but some additional clarity would be helpful.

beerisgreatPA OP t1_jdcynmt wrote on March 23, 2023 at 2:43 PM

There are 9 breweries with licenses.

Chance_Bad_7437 t1_jdca3bj wrote on March 23, 2023 at 11:25 AM

I think it means direct to customer sales. Like buying cans to go while you're at the brewery.

luciferin t1_jdcf12p wrote on March 23, 2023 at 12:14 PM

No, that's allowed by state law. There's a pretty low limit of how much they can sell per person (last I knew). I believe it is the lowest limit in the country.

Proof-Variation7005 t1_jdcxq74 wrote on March 23, 2023 at 2:36 PM

I have only skimmed the laws but wholesale = selling to liquor stores and bar/restaurants.