House Republican Press Release

April 25, 2007

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Rep. Richard Ferrari praises passage of bill to help brew pubs

On Wednesday, April 25, the House of Representatives passed H.B. 7138, aimed at allowing Connecticut brew pubs to both brew, as well as bottle and sell beer on site. Up until now, state law prohibited establishments such as the Cambridge House Brew Pub in Granby from simultaneously operating as a brew pub and a beer bottling operation.      

State Rep. Richard Ferrari (R-East Granby), who sits on the General Law Committee which approved the legislation unanimously, praised the passage of the legislation.

“This was a small victory for small businesses that are trying to make it in our state. It shows that like minded people on both sides of the aisle can work together to make a difference when we put our minds to it,” said Rep Ferrari. “I hope that we can find other areas of agreement, particularly on spending and taxing issues that are facing our state."