The 2022 Legislature passed a new law (Chapter 86) that makes changes to liquor licenses and rules. It was signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz and went into effect on May 23.

Minnesota Statutes, section 340A.29 now allows a brewer licensed under Minnesota Statutes, section 340A.301 that produces 7,500 barrels or less of malt liquor annually to be issued a license by a municipality for off-sale of up to 128 ounces per customer per day in any packaging conforming to state and federal regulation.

Our city code needed to be amended prior to providing this new liquor license to our current Small Brewer license holders. This will replace the Small Brewer license both Shakopee Brewery and Badger Hill currently hold.

Both businesses will need to reapply for the new license once the ordinance is approved and published. There will be no change to the fees for the Small Brewer license with this update.