"But when we look around at what our brewers had been selling and how many were nearing the caps, 5,000 gives them a lot of headroom to grow, and there was a clear understanding and an agreement by all parties that if we grow into that and that new cap becomes a burden, we have a new discussion about it." That was by far the lowest in the nation," says Kevin Atticks, executive director of the Brewers Association of Maryland. The first law, the Brewery Modernization Act, which took effect on July 1, increases the number of barrels of beer brewers can sell in their taprooms to 5,000 a year - which is still the lowest cap in the country. The changes mean craft beer enthusiasts will see more of their favorite drinks in stores around the Washington region.
The other loosens provisions on contracts between brewers and wholesalers. One law increases the amount of beer craft brewers can produce and sell. Two new laws - the Brewery Modernization Act and the Beer Franchise Law - will dramatically alter the craft beer industry. Not because the O'Learys are taking on more friends, but because the new year brings more opportunities for growth to Maryland craft beer brewers.
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True Respite's inner circle series could expand next year. Every time she comes in the taproom, she points at it and tells everyone, 'That's my beer,'" says Bailey O'Leary. There's "Button and Muffin," pet names of a couple of their employees, and "It's Too Foggy," a phrase uttered by their sassy toddler when she doesn't get her way. The owners of True Respite Brewing Company in Rockville, Maryland, have an entire series of beers inspired by close friends and family. If you ever get accepted into Brendan and Bailey O'Leary's inner circle, they'll name a beer after you. Bailey (L) and Brendan O'Leary, owners of True Respite Brewing Company in Rockville, Maryland.
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