HB176 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Anthony DanielsRepresentative
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Alcoholic beverages, breweries and brewpubs, sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption under certain conditions, location restrictions deleted, Secs. 28-3-1, 28-3A-6, 28-4A-3 am'd.
Summary: HB176 lets small Alabama breweries and brewpubs sell limited beer off-premises, allows charitable keg donations, and relaxes brewpub location rules.
What This Bill Does
It amends the law to let a licensed brewery making less than 60,000 barrels per year sell up to 288 ounces of its beer per day to customers for off‑premises use, and lets a licensed brewpub do the same. Beer sold for off‑site consumption must be sealed, packaged, labeled, and taxed under current rules. The bill also allows up to two donated kegs of beer to licensed charitable events, with remaining beer returned for disposal. Additionally, it removes the restriction that brewpubs must be located only in historic buildings, historic districts, economically distressed areas, or certain wet counties, expanding where brewpubs can operate; it also establishes brewpub production limits and related sales provisions (on‑premises, off‑premises packaged, and wholesale), as well as a $1,000 annual brewpub license fee and related tax/recordkeeping requirements.

Who It Affects
Licensed breweries manufacturing fewer than 60,000 barrels per year: may sell up to 288 ounces of beer per day off‑premises at retail, with beer required to be sealed, packaged, labeled, and taxed; may donate up to two kegs to licensed charitable events.
Licensed brewpubs: may sell up to 288 ounces of beer per day off‑premises and up to 10,000 barrels/year brewed on site; may donate up to two kegs to licensed charitable events; location restrictions are removed, and they must meet other licensing, packaging, and tax requirements (restaurant on site, can sell on‑premises and to wholesalers, etc.).

Key Provisions
Breweries under 60,000 barrels/year can sell up to 288 ounces per customer per day off‑premises; off‑premises beer must be sealed, labeled, packaged, and taxed as required.
Brewpubs may sell up to 288 ounces per customer per day off‑premises; brewed beer on site may be sold for on‑premises consumption and packaged off‑premises with appropriate packaging and taxation; up to 10,000 barrels/year can be brewed on the premises.
Brewpubs and breweries may donate up to two kegs of beer to licensed charitable events, with remaining beer returned to the manufacturer for disposal and donations taxed under state and federal rules.
Location restrictions for brewpubs are removed: brewpubs can operate outside historic buildings/districts and outside certain restricted wet areas, subject to other zoning and governing rules; the brewpub license has an annual fee of $1,000.
Tax and compliance provisions require manufacturers to collect and remit beer, wine, and liquor taxes, maintain records, and file monthly shipment reports; off‑premises beer sales must align with current tax laws.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Alcoholic Beverages