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Arizona Microbreweries Vs. Wholesalers: Understanding Beer Bill Dispute

By Steve Goldstein
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2015 - 4:10pm
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Four Peaks Brewery.

The Arizona Senate yesterday approved a compromise version of the so-called Beer Bill, sending it to the House.

Microbreweries - like Four Peaks - and beer wholesalers had been at odds over issues like distribution and the ability to maintain restaurants.

To find out more about the ins and outs of the dispute, we turn to Bart Watson, chief economist with the Brewers Association.

Watson told us where he draws the line between craft brewers and bigger distributors.

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