SB192 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Del Marsh

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Rodger SmithermanPaul SanfordBobby D. SingletonBill HoltzclawTom Whatley

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Alcoholic beverages, certain manufacturers authorized to conduct tastings or samplings, sale of beer including draft beer from other manufacturers authorized, purchase of beer brewed by other manufacturers in original, unopened containers from any licensed wholesaler for resale of the beer by the brewpub for consumption on its premises authorized, collection of certain taxes, location of brewpubs, Secs. 28-3A-6, 28-4A-2, 28-4A-3, 28-4A-4, 28-4A-6 am'd. (2011-20847)

Summary

SB192 creates a brewpub framework and expands manufacturer tastings in Alabama, allowing limited on-site tastings and giving brewpubs new rights to brew, sell on site, and buy/sell beer with wholesalers under new tax and location rules.

What This Bill Does

It allows beer manufacturers to conduct tastings on one licensed premises and collect taxes on beverages dispensed there. It creates a brewpub license that lets a brewpub brew up to 10,000 barrels per year, sell beer on the premises for on-site consumption, and buy beer from other manufacturers in unopened containers for resale on the brewpub’s premises, while also permitting sale of brewed beer in original containers to designated wholesalers. Brewpubs must operate a restaurant, be located in eligible historic or redevelopment areas, pay a $1,000 annual license fee, and collect taxes on on-premises sales; they are exempt from certain wholesale rules for on-premises beer brewed by the brewpub. The act’s redevelopment language aims to support downtown redevelopment and historic preservation by allowing brewpubs in designated areas.

Who It Affects

• Alcohol manufacturers/brewery licensees: may conduct tastings on a single licensed premises and must collect taxes on beverages dispensed there.
• Brewpub licensees and licensed beer wholesalers: may brew beer up to 10,000 barrels annually, sell beer on-site for consumption, buy beer from other manufacturers for resale on the premises, pay taxes on on-site sales, appoint a licensed wholesaler designee, and operate in eligible historic or redevelopment areas with a $1,000 annual license fee.

Key Provisions

• Manufacturer license amendments authorize tastings or samplings on one licensed premises and require tax collection on beverages dispensed there.
• Creation of a brewpub license allowing up to 10,000 barrels per year, with on-premises consumption sales and the ability to sell to designated wholesalers in original containers, plus the ability to purchase beer from other manufacturers for resale on the brewpub premises.
• Brewpub requirements include operation of a restaurant, location in historic buildings/sites, districts, or certain distressed areas, a $1,000 annual license fee, and tax collection on on-premises sales; on-premises beer sales may be exempt from some wholesale provisions.
• Brewpubs must appoint a licensed wholesaler designee and maintain required records; the brewpub’s on-premises beer sales are taxed as with other alcohol taxes, with the brewpub acting as an agent for tax collection.
• The act promotes redevelopment and historic preservation by allowing brewpubs in targeted downtown or distressed areas, subject to zoning and historical district considerations.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Alcoholic Beverages