March 10th, 2010
Iowa Beer Law . Olde Main Brewing Co
Iowa Beer Equality Bill Passes – Olde Main Lets Fans Decide First High Proof Beer Brewed
Iowa Beer Equality Bill Passes – Olde Main Lets Fans Decide First High Proof Beer Brewed
AMES, Iowa (March 2010) – Gov. Chet Culver signed a bill on March 10th to allow Iowa breweries to manufacture and sell higher-proof beers up to 12%. Out of state breweries were already selling these higher-proof beers in Iowa, but in-state breweries were restricted to a 5% cap. A movement for Iowa Beer Equality arose to remove the competitive disadvantage Iowa breweries faced. The passing of SF 2088 now allows Iowa brewers to sell many more styles of beer.
Olde Main Brewing Co. is turning to fans to decide the first high proof beer the Ames-based brewery will brew. Voting is taking place online at http://www.oldemabrewing.com/poll.html and at the restaurant and brewpub until March 24th.
The following beers are being voted on: Double IPA, Dopple Bock, Russian Imperial Stout, Barleywine, Wee Heavy Scottish, or fans can submit their own recommendation.
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About Olde Main Brewing Co.
Ames-based Olde Main Brewing Co. & Restaurant opened in 2004 and has become one of the fastest growing breweries in Iowa. It is the only Iowa-based restaurant & brewpub that also bottles their beer. Olde
Main currently distributes to most of the state and brews six styles of beer, along with a root beer and various seasonals throughout the year. Learn more at http://www.oldemainbrewing.com.
Helpful Links
Iowa Brewers Guild – http://www.iowabeer.org
Iowa Governor’s Office – http://www.governor.iowa.gov/
Olde Main – http://www.oldemainbrewing.com
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