Tasting Room Rules Causing Waves in New Jersey

Dear Client:The latest friction over tasting room privileges comes from New Jersey.Late last month, the state ABC issued a clarification to the 2012 law that enabled on-site tasting rooms via limited brewery licenses, and other privileges for craft brewers.NorthJersey.com reported this review came in response to "complaints from bars and restaurants of unfair competition by craft breweries."So last month, NJ Alcoholic Beverage Control Director David Rible issued changes that would clarify limited brewery licensee privileges.It certainly seemed aimed at curtailing