Beer legislation to change the limit

[biteyoudawg]

I know this topic was discussed sometime back and it may come up again in the House if it gets out of committee. If you want to express your opinion to Mr. Jeff Smith from Columbus, here is his contact info: <font color="#ff0000">[email protected] or (601) 359-3343</font>.<div>
</div><div>See this blog article</div>

 

[biteyoudawg]

I know this topic was discussed sometime back and it may come up again in the House if it gets out of committee. If you want to express your opinion to Mr. Jeff Smith from Columbus, here is his contact info: <font color="#ff0000">[email protected] or (601) 359-3343</font>.<div>
</div><div>See this blog article</div>

 

[JulesWinfield]

It will never pass. Those like Smith and Kirby will just let it sit and die while they continue to pocket their Anheuser Busch contributions. Then the legislature will continue to tell us how bad the economy is while hundreds of central Missisippians continue to cross the river into Lousiana to spend their craft beer dollars.

 

[bulldogs726]

I recently joined raise your pints to donate to the cause. Down here on the coast we go to mobile or slidell

 

[hankp]

nm

 

[myusernamesucks]

so I am pretty sure Mississippi is not on their radar.

 

[Maroon Eagle]

The new chair is Joey Fillingane.

 

[hankp]

I'd like to see MS get Highland Brewing Co. beers at some point. Highland makes several good beers that are less than 6% abv. The Thunderstruck Coffee Porter and the Oatmeal Porter are very good beers.

I always stop in Tuscaloosa when traveling on Hwy 82 and stock up on Highland beers.

 

[RougeDawg]

I know and regularly speak with Representative and Congressmen of the state and this is a lost cause. Wecould easily expand the current scape bu we are limited by our current government and outlook.... We have so many Baptist who are willing to accept the gambling money that pays the text books, but who strike down the change in beer. What a GD joke. Those clowns also voted against gaming after Katrina, yet the game paid for 98.5567% of their education after the storm, even though the coast still had to deal with BS.

That aside. we are 17ing ourselves in the gd foot for being so 1920 on all these issues. The rest of the country is going to pass these laws and start benefiting soon and here we are again.

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[Barkman Turner Overdrive]

Nm

 

[dawgs.sixpack]

<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">I'll be dead before I can buy a Hopslam or Founders in MS...</span>

i walked in the beer shop the other day just as they were sticking some hopslam in the cooler. grabbed my $20 6 pack. they were sold out 30 minutes later. <div>
</div><div>i cringe when i think about MS beer selection after spending the last 8+ years on both coasts.</div>

 

[GratefulDawg.sixpack]

This thing is going nowhere.<div>
</div><div>It's a shame.</div>

 

[Guy From Gulfport]

SixPack (of Beeruh) Remembers, this classic...<div>
</div><div>Because I have no HTML Skillz</div>

 

[HighLifeRebel]

I've heard that it is probably going to pass the Senate this time. That's further than it has ever gotten.<div>
</div><div>Some of the people that were involved with AB and INBEV have lost their positions of power. Considering the fact that we are now the only state with these ridiculous laws, it's not worth the lobbying money to stop it anymore. Also, the bill is going to be given to the tourism committee for approval.</div><div>
</div><div>Believe it or not, Congressmen listen to their constituency. You can bet your *** that there are people who are against this that are lighting up the phone lines. If you want MS to step out of the dark ages on at least one issue, then take ten minutes out of your day, pick up the phone, and call your congressman. Call a couple of congressmen. Tell them that you are going to tell your friends that said Congressman is against a persons freedom to choose what they want to drink. Then tell your buddies, give them the guys number, and get them to say the same thing.</div><div>
</div><div>Here http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/s_roster.pdf find them. Call them.</div>

 

[BiloxiDawg]

I've heard it straight from senator's mouths after Katrina thatthey "want to vote to adopt onshore gambling to help the Gulf Coast, but couldn't b/c of their religious ties." Wow, that's true separation of church and state right there. Luckily it passed anyway. These are the folks who preach against gambling, but are sure quick to accept all the tax dollars generated by the industry. Hypocrites.</p>

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I love Mississippi, but we will always be *** backwards when people cannot put their "religious views" aside. We're not talking abortions here... we talking beer. If you don't want to drink the stuff, don't buy it. Simple as that.</p>

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[BiscuitEater]

I love Mississippi, but we will always be *** backwards when people cannot put their "religious views" aside. We're not talking abortions here... we talking beer. If you don't want to drink the stuff, don't buy it. Simple as that.</p>

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And one of the reasons I probably will never be a full time resident of Mississippi again.


I used to meet with a great group of guys dedicated to making their own beer and we met at the Williamsburg Ale Werks which is a great Microbrewery. We would meet once a month and just try new beers and styles. (williamsburgaleweroutks.com)


Have been making my own beer for years and it's a great hobby. Usually bring along a 2 1/2 Gal Corney Keg at neighborhood gatherings.


Guess I'm spoiled but just can't imagine not being able to legally make a batch of beer or being able to head down to Trader Joes for a six of Dogfish Head 60, Sierra Nevada Torpedo, ... or any other of the great IPAs or Doubles.


Feel for you guys.

 

[EmoryBellard]

State legislators aren't "Congressmen". Otherwise, rock on.

 

[jakldawg]

after they're finished with the important stuff.

 

[aTotal360]

I don't get it. Seems un-American.

 

[dawgs.sixpack]

Considering the fact that we are now the only state with these ridiculous laws, it's not worth the lobbying money to stop it anymore. Also, the bill is going to be given to the tourism committee for approval.<div>
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MS is one of the few states with these kinda laws regarding beer, but MS isn't alone. i know for a fact that oklahoma has antiquated beer laws. my GF is from oklahoma and they can't sell beer most craft brews either due to alcohol content. i think kansas is the same, and still has 19 dry counties.

 

[Seinfeld]

As I've never had many high alcohol content beers in my years, what are some good ones to try?

 

[FlabLoser]

Chimay is my favorite.

Also like St Andrews Wee Heavy

Try. Beeradvocate.com to lookup popular brands and styles.

 

[idog]

no law regarding alcohol has even been passed in MS during an election year, which this year is. the big distributors know this and are planning on making a push next year. it won't happen without their support and you won't get that this year.

repost x 1 year

 

[Maroon Eagle]

...and he's president pro tem of the senate.

Link.

 

[dawgs.sixpack]

As I've never had many high alcohol content beers in my years, what are some good ones to try?

it's hard to just list off beers tbh, a lot of the breweries have 1 or 2 years round beers, but everything else is seasonal. off the top of my head, founders, bells, russian river, rogue, deschutes, sierra nevada, goose island, cigar city, north coast, anderson valley, peak organic, full sail, alaskan all do good stuff. <div>
</div><div>not sure where you are located, but if you are outside of MS it will be easier, just go to a local grocery store or beer shop and pick out a few things. probably want to avoid IPAs right off the bat though if you aren't used to craft beers. they can be very hoppy and off putting to someone whose used to a steady diet of bud light and pbr. if you are at a beer shop, ask the guy working the counter, they can point you to some good stuff. same thing at a bar, if they have a decent beer list, ask the bartender for some recs instead of just ordering a bud light. or just pick one yourself and see what you think.</div>

 

[bullybrews]

The governor is willing to pass this motion..

As long as the bill passes through the house and senate, this will not be an issue when it hits the gov's desk.

 

[EmoryBellard]

(and that's not a slam; most haven't) I'd try an amber ale, maybe a pale ale, or a wheat beer. That'll help you ease into it and see what you like.

Not sure where you live, but as far as brands that are generally nationally available, Sam Adams, New Belgium, Sierra Nevada, Goose Island - all of these are good for the most part, and if you like them you'll want to try smaller brewers and different varieties.

 

[coursesuper]

Stone Brewing, Dogfishead, Russian River, North Coast, Sweetwater, Bells, Lazy Magnolia, Uniborue.

 

[Johnson85]

Just like stopping people from ingesting whatever drugs they want.

 

[FlabLoser]

(and that's not a slam; most haven't) I'd try an amber ale, maybe a pale ale, or a wheat beer. That'll help you ease into it and see what you like.

That's a good suggestion.

I started with ambers, and those are still my favorite.

BTW, I think the best beer available in-state is Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan. Blue Moon (a wheat beer, which is light in color) is OK, but I'm more a fan of darker beers - the ambers and browns.

 

[Seinfeld]

I've definitely had my share of different beer brands over the years, but I guess I just stopped paying attention to alcohol content at some point after college. As far as my taste, I'm a big fan of one in the amber and brown range. I don't know exactly what category all of these fall under, but I normally go for Sam Adams regular or winter lagers, Yuengling, Ghost River's Pale Ale or Golden, or a Newcastle every now and then. Some of those may be higher alcohol content and I just didn't realize it. Anyway, I like just about everything in the middle 80% or so of the spectrum. In other words, not a fan of light beer or anything along the lines of Guinness.

Speaking of Ghost River, here's an interesting article from last year on the Tennessee state law. High Taxes

Skypeck said beer brewers would have to apply
for a “distiller’s license” and pay a distiller’s tax — about 30 times
the state tax on lower-alcohol beers — to produce high-gravity beers

 

[BringDaKingBack]

Hopefully it helps some. It's more agitating to me that I have to spend my money in another state to buy something that should be here keeping the tax money in state. That was the main point in my emails also. The other was that we can get 100 proof whiskey but not 8-9% beer???? WTH sense does that make. It's cheaper to slobber knockered off whiskey than off a half case of craft beer.

 

[FlabLoser]

So my taste is like yours. Highly recommend some Chimay. It comes in three kinds - yellow label, red label, blue label. They're all amber-ish. Yellow is the lighter amber, red is darker, blue is darkest (but not real dark). LOVE Chimay.

And if anyone wants to know what Budweiser ought to be like, drink a Duvel.

 

[madisondawg11]

DogFish head please bring DogFish head brewery to MS

 

[BiloxiDawg]

Give me a break.

 

[Johnson85]

Give me a break.

From your experience, what are the differences?

Also, I think there may be other substances that people are prevented from buying/using, some similar to beer, some not. But it's all apparently very American to use the force of law to prevent some people from doing things that don't affect other people, outside of secondary effects that are not necessarily a result of the original action.

 

[GhostOfJackie]

If it was up to him, prohibition would still be in effect.

 

[SanfordRJones]

Start with a super hopped imperial IPA. I recommend my 2 favorite beers, Hoppin Frog Mean Manalishi (168 IBUs) or Moylan's Hopsickle (well over 100 IBUs). If you don't like them, you're a *****. Keep drinking until you do like them.