Comments on: Breaking beer news: Oklahoma alcohol reform appears shelved

By: wolfizzi

wolfizzi — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:38:32 +0000

The legislature can require the big stores to buy from local distributors. Local breweries should be able to have their goods sold in grocery stores and convenience stores.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:46:18 +0000

I agree with the previous comment. I know a man in the distribution business and his revenue would take a cut in half if strong beers and wines went into Wal-Marts and Homelands around our state. The big stores would most likely be able to order directly, by-passing the local distributors, not to mention the lost business in our favorite liquor stores, who would probably close.

By: BierGartenOK

BierGartenOK — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:05:58 +0000

Leave it the way it is. The only reason to even change the bill is because out of state business want to come into Oklahoma. Allowing this would put many local business out and the money would then got OUT of the state. I say instead of this, lets change 2 other laws. Allow children to come into liquor stores with their parents and allow Brew Pubs to sell and package to see their own beer on premise. Lets stick with those and see what happens.