Craft breweries across the Inner West can now operate more like traditional pubs, further closing the gap between the Old and the Newtowner.
“Microbreweries are currently only allowed to offer tastings, unless they obtain a special ‘drink on premises’ authorisation, as well as council approval. This trial will cut red tape and allow beer lovers to enjoy more of their favourite drop,” Minister for Racing Paul Toole said today.
“The rising popularity of boutique and craft beers, ciders, spirits and liqueurs is creating new demand for enjoying drinks produced on the premises. A lot of people like the concept of being able to sample high-quality locally made drinks and speak directly with the passionate experts who produce them.”
The premises will be capped at 100 people, and required to serve food.
“Microbreweries don’t neatly fit into traditional liquor licence categories, so there’s a need to develop a new model suited to them. If successful, we could see red tape cut for microbreweries across NSW, helping create new small business opportunities and entertainment options.”
This will be trialled for a twelve-month period within the Inner West, with the possibility of expanding to the rest of the state.
