Growler bill moves forward
- April 24, 2015
- / News Service of Florida
- / economy
Get ready for "growlers."
The House on Thursday prepared to pass a bill (SB 186) that would legalize 64-ounce beer containers known as growlers.
The Senate has already approved the bill, which comes after a long-running debate that centers on the state's craft brewers. State law currently prohibits brewers from filling half-gallon growlers for off-site consumption.
Florida allows brewers to fill other size containers, but not the half-gallon size that is considered the most popular.
House members could vote today on the bill, which also includes other beer- and alcohol-related changes.