date:Nov 02, 2012
and out-of-state brewers from self-distribution. They granted limited rights to microbreweries.
Based on the new law, three trade groups, the Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois, the Illinois Licensed Beverage Association and the Beverage Retailers Alliance of Illinois, have argued that it is illegal for Anheuser-Busch to hold any interest in City Beverage. Anheuser-Busch has said the legislative changes do not affect its right to maintain its stake in City Beverage.