Sample the Beer Before You Buy It

Sample the Beer Before You Buy It

examiner.com

OLYMPIA, Wash. (Map, News) - Washington lawmakers have approved a pilot program that will allow beer and wine tasting in 30 grocery stores statewide in an effort to market local products.

The measure now heads to the governor, after passing the Senate 29-17 on Monday. It earlier passed the House.

The one-year program, strongly supported by the state's microbrewery and wine industries, allows shoppers to sample as much as 4 ounces of beer or wine. Supporters say it allows small wineries or breweries with no marketing budget to get their products out to the public.

But opponents contend the program sets a bad example by exposing children to alcohol consumption.

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[edit on 12-3-2008 by Sestias]

[edit on 12-3-2008 by Sestias]

Go to your local grocery store for a drink with friends, and get your shopping done at the same time!

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[edit on 12-3-2008 by Sestias]

I wish this was available in Canada.
We can't even buy a six pack of beer without going to a government liquor store (LCBO), or to the brewery owned Beer Store.

The liquor stores do allow you to buy a single bottle of beer if you want to try it before buying a case, but that's about it. With wine you have to buy a whole bottle and take your chances if you want to try something new.

Wow...that's interesting. I'm with you anxietydisorder..it should be available here in Canada! There are so many great beers here that I'd probably never have tried if someone hadn't let me sample theirs.

Having it in the grocery store for taste testing...could make for some very interesting grocery shopping expeditions! I'm all for it lol

I'd probably end up with a cart full of snacks though

Michelle