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Why Can't I Get Pliny The Elder? Beer Distribution Law In Michigan, Kincaid C. Brown
Why Can't I Get Pliny The Elder? Beer Distribution Law In Michigan, Kincaid C. Brown
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If you are a craft beer drinker, you have noticed that there are many beers brewed in the United States that you cannot buy in Michigan, like California-based Pliny the Elder. You will have also noticed that there are many craft beers brewed in Michigan that you cannot buy at your local grocery store or bottle shop. Why is that the case? The short answer is because Michigan law mandates that beer pass through what’s known as a three-tier distribution system. This article outlines what a three-tier distribution is, what it means for Michigan brewers and beer drinkers,