New York authorities confiscate Wis. beer
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A New York City bar could get in trouble for allegedly selling a Wisconsin beer.
New York State Liquor Authority says its investigators confiscated 50 cases of Spotted Cow from the Mad River Bar & Grille in Manhattan Nov. 6.
The beer is brewed by New Glarus Brewing Co. in Green County. Brewmaster Dan Carey says the beer is not licensed for sale outside Wisconsin.
Liquor authority spokesman William Crowley tells the Wisconsin State Journal that businesses selling alcohol in New York need to purchase their alcohol through a wholesale distributor. He says the bar could have its liquor license revoked for selling the beer and for not paying the appropriate taxes.
The bar, owned by Michael Mastellone, didn't immediately return a call and e-mail Wednesday.
Nov 25, 2009 at 2 p.m.
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Spotted Cow is good, but there is sooo much more to enjoy from New Glarus
http://www.newglarusbrewing.com/beers.cf...
RAmen
Nov 25, 2009 at 12:02 p.m.
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They maintain the lower production levels to ensure a great quality product.
Nov 25, 2009 at 11:20 a.m.
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I'm very confident that if the authorities actually sampled the beer in question, they would not only drop all the charges but order the beer be licensed for sale in NY.
Please drink responsibly.
Nov 25, 2009 at 11:14 a.m.
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So why not ramp up production to meet demand then?
Nov 25, 2009 at 9:52 a.m.
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happycamper - Never thought about that!! And then turned in a fourth of what was confiscated, keeping the rest for himself.
Nov 25, 2009 at 9:50 a.m.
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It was a man posing as the New York Liquor authority confiscating a great beer. Smart.
Nov 25, 2009 at 9:46 a.m.
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I used to live in Illinois, (I know, I know)...but the big seller on campus was spotted cow. Then New Glarus said they couldn't keep up with the demand from other states and the bars there couldn't get it. Didn't stop people from coming over the border to buy a keg for the tailgating parties though!
Nov 25, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.
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Amen oldtimer..., Amen...
Nov 25, 2009 at 9:13 a.m.
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It's not very profitable, but they could of gave it away. Maybe they should of charged ?$30? for a wisconsin fish fry and gave the beer away.
Nov 25, 2009 at 8:57 a.m.
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They really are getting stupid in this country.
Nov 25, 2009 at 8:46 a.m.
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Boston Tea/Beer Party, revisited?
Nov 25, 2009 at 8:37 a.m.
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That wasn't very smart. Must've had someone pick some up for him.
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