Local breweries and customers we spoke to today are raising their glass to the latest decision by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
Beer distributors are now allowed to sell 12-packs of brew. For decades, companies were only permitted to sell cases or kegs.
"I think it's beautiful," said Curt Keck, CEO of Hijinx Brewing. "It gives the consumer a chance to try the new beers, especially the upcoming craft beers."
There were plenty of excited customers at the "Stars of Craft Beer Fest" at the State Theatre in Easton on Saturday. Many tell us they can't wait to begin buying 12 packs.
"I mean a case is so expensive, especially buying it in bottles at a beer store," said local beer lover Kyle Farkas. :I much rather buy a 12 pack. I can try a few different beers."
However, not everyone is bubbling with excitement.
The Brewers of Pennsylvania, made up of small breweries, say this new decision will put them at a competitive disadvantage. This Liquor Control Board ruling also allows bigger breweries to sell 18 packs.
Pennsylvania Brewers say its members just don't have the capability to produce to that capacity.
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