The province’s overhaul of B.C. liquor regulations continues with a move to bring more local craft beers into B.C. Liquor Stores
Beginning on Nov. 30, B.C. Liquor Stores will start stocking microbrewery products that are not listed in the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch (BCLDB) system.
According to a press release from the Ministry of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction, the move is and an effort to better meet customer demand for craft beer products and tailor their offerings to the local market, by accepting up to 12 non-listed products from the breweries closest to their location.
“With close to 200 stores in all areas of the province, ensuring shelf space for local microbreweries is also a way B.C. Liquor Stores can introduce their customers to new and unique products from breweries that are closer to home,” reads the release.
Microbreweries are considered to be those that produce 15 million litres or less yearly. Beermebc.com currently lists 102 microbreweries and brewpubs in B.C. including local favourites Bad Tattoo, the Cannery Brewing Company, Barley Mill, Tin Whistle and Oliver’s Firehall Brewery.
