Summit Brewing’s Mark Stutrud on Minnesota’s Proposed Excise Tax

From Summit Brewing:

During the current state legislative session in Minnesota, Summit Brewing Company founder Mark Stutrud has been included in several reports discussing how badly a proposed hike in state excise tax on breweries would hurt the brewing industry and business in Minnesota. The tax amount that would go from the current $4.60 per barrel to a proposed amount of $27.75 per barrel. Stutrud says this legislation would discourage growth for Minnesota businesses. See the links below to learn more about the issue:

Report by Pat Kessler on WCCO:
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/04/17/alcohol-tax-hike-will-hit-consumers-opponents-say/

Editorial from Pioneer Press:
http://www.twincities.com/opinion/ci_23047137/minnesota-closer-look-at-beer-tax-consequences-pioneer
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