Up until the beginning of this year, state laws banned breweries and wineries from having live entertainment on site.
It’s a slow afternoon at Grace Ridge Brewing, but it’s hardly quiet. The sound of machinery whirred throughout the Homer taproom as co-owner Sherry Stead talked about starting the brewery eight years ago with her husband, Don.
Stead said Grace Ridge serves as a hub for community events and fundraisers but the restrictions limit what people can do there. Over time, Zip got its own facility and staff added various alcoholic drinks including cider and hard kombucha. He said initially they had a restaurant license and held open mic events, dance classes and more. But, when they changed to a brewery license, the rules prevented them from holding those events.
By only restricting entertainment for certain businesses that serve alcohol, Matias said the rules also violate the equal protection clause of the state constitution. The lawsuit doesn’t have the support of the Brewers Guild of Alaska. The guild works to develop craft brewing in the state through holding conferences and working to change laws. Board president Lee Ellis said that attempting to change things through a lawsuit takes a long time. It also only targets one issue breweries face.
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