3 Feb 2010
Author: admin | Filed under: Uncategorized

The Iowa Brewers Guild was formed to foster communication between the state’s brewers, showcase and improve the quality of beer brewed in Iowa, advocate for the promotion of the local brewing community, and lobby for progressive changes in Iowa laws to benefit the craft brewing industry in the state.

Iowa is home to a diverse group of nearly 20 breweries spread across the entire state. One has been operating since the mid ’80s while others have only opened in the past few months. One is a maker of some of the best hard cider you’ll ever taste while others feature up to 13 different beers at a time. A few package their beers in bottles for off-site consumption, while others primarily serve at their brewery-restaurants. Find out more about each of the craft breweries in Iowa.

25 Feb 2010
Author: admin | Filed under: Beer News

We have just gotten word that the high alcohol beer portion of SF 2088, which would allow Iowa breweries to make and sell beer up to 12%, is in jeopardy. Please reach out to the Governor’s office and request the Governor’s support for the high alcohol beer portion of SF 2088.

You can contact the Governor’s office at 515.281-5211 or online.

UPDATE: Please hold on phone calls at this point. We don’t think this was a false alarm, but we are now being told that the Governor’s office is supportive and we don’t need to call about the Iowa Beer Equality bill. Back down and reload folks! We’ll launch again if we need to.

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11 Feb 2010
Author: admin | Filed under: Beer News

Iowa Beer Equality Bill Supporters:

Representative Mark Smith (D-District #43) has offered an amendment H 8084 to SF 2088 that would end up striking the provisions for high alcohol beer. It will be debated this afternoon – 5:30 p.m. in the House.
You need to call or e-mail your House member and ask them to oppose the Smith Amendment —  this is a free/open vote in the Democratic Caucus which means they will not be persuaded how to vote.

Representative Smith is concerned about increased consumption and substance abuse.

Calls or emails should be made to ALL House members! House switchboard – 515.281.3221 or find e-mail addresses at http://www3.legis.state.ia.us/ga/legislators.do?ch=h&ga=83.
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3 Feb 2010
Author: admin | Filed under: Beer News

Tell Iowa legislators to support the Iowa Beer Equality Bill (amended version of SF 2091).

Iowa breweries are at a competitive disadvantage because they are prohibited from selling beer above 5% ABW. Out of state breweries are not subject to this restriction and are currently distributing through the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division.

SF 2091 bill was introduced in the Iowa Senate yesterday. An amended version will be presented and voted on in the Senate’s State Government Committee Tuesday, February 9 at 9am.

Please email the members of the Senate’s State Government Committee TODAY and encourage them to support the amended version of SF 2091. The amended version of SF 2091 will…

• Provide an equal playing field for Iowa breweries and brewpubs to manufacture and sell beer up to 12% ABW just like out of state breweries are already doing in Iowa
• Allow Iowa’s beer wholesalers to distribute all beer up to 12% ABW, rather than the current distribution through the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division

Also help us spread the word by joining the I Support the Iowa Beer Equality Bill group on Facebook.

Senate’s State Government Committee

Staci Appel (D, District 37), Chair
staci.appel@legis.state.ia.us

John P. (Jack) Kibbie (D, District 4), Vice Chair
john.kibbie@legis.state.ia.us

Randy Feenstra (R, District 2), Ranking Member
randy.feenstra@legis.state.ia.us

Dennis H. Black (D, District 21)
dennis.black@legis.state.ia.us

Thomas G. Courtney (D, District 44)
thomas.courtney@legis.state.ia.us

Jeff Danielson (D, District 10)
jeff.danielson@legis.state.ia.us

Dick L. Dearden (D, District 34)
dick.dearden@legis.state.ia.us

David Hartsuch (R, District 41)
david.hartsuch@legis.state.ia.us

Jack Hatch (D, District 33)
jack.hatch@legis.state.ia.us

Wally E. Horn (D, District 17)
wally.horn@legis.state.ia.us

Pam Jochum (D, District 14)
Pam.Jochum@legis.state.ia.us

James A. Seymour (R, District 28)
james.seymour@legis.state.ia.us

Steven J. Sodders (D, District 22)
steve.sodders@legis.state.ia.us

Ron Wieck (R, District 27)
ron.wieck@legis.state.ia.us

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