Breweries, Wineries and Distilleries Are Changing How Pennsylvanians Enjoy a Drink

Pennsylvanians looking to sit down and enjoy a beer, cocktail or glass of wine in 2019 have many more options than they did in the past. After decades of Pennsylvania’s restrictive liquor laws limiting innovation, in 2016, broad changes to the Liquor Code were enacted under legislation known as Act 39 and Act 85 of 2016. These changes, together with some crafty lawyering and business planning, have opened up new alternatives to the way alcoholic drinks are consumed in this commonwealth. In addition to the traditional drinks market found in restaurants and bars, Pennsylvanians can now grab a drink at the grocery store, in a beer garden, at a farmer’s market, at a distillery tasting room or a seasonal pop-up, to name a few, and this is just the beginning. Read more here.