Accord On Tap for Beer Sales; Small Brewers Could Skip Wholesalers in Some Cases

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Wisconsin's beer wholesalers and small brewers on Monday struck a compromise on legislation the brewers had initially opposed for fear that it could bring higher prices and fewer choices for specialty beer drinkers.

The bill still would require brewers to grant exclusive distribution territories to wholesalers, something the wholesalers want. Wholesalers buy beer from brewers and then sell it to taverns, liquor stores and other retailers.

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Accord On Tap for Beer Sales; Small Brewers Could Skip Wholesalers in Some Cases

Most wholesalers already have exclusive contracts with brewers. But the small brewers said a state mandate could hamper their ability to sell beer without using wholesalers, which they said could reduce competition, restrict their access to retailers, raise their costs and forc...

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