Tennessee GOP Bill Would Outlaw Sales Of Cold Beer

Memphis’s CBS reports:

A bill working its way through the Tennessee legislature could put a chill on cold beer sales in the state. SB 2636, according to its summary on the state website, “prohibits a beer permittee from selling at retail refrigerated or cold beer.” It passed two votes in the Senate and was referred to a committee.

The bill was introduced on Jan. 31 by Sen. Paul Rose and Rep. Ron Gant, who represent parts of West Tennessee near the Memphis area.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation says one out of three fatal crashes involves a DUI. Rep. Gant said this would serve as a deterrent for people who are considering cracking open a beer behind the wheel. He also said it might not fix the problem completely but it makes the alcohol less readily available.

Read the full article. Craft breweries in particular say the move would decimate sales as few retailers stock their products on what the industry calls a “warm shelf.”

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