Law makes numerous changes to how alcohol is sold in Pennsylvania

NEW: Gov. Wolf says he plans to sign "6-pack beer" bill into law

Gov. Tom Wolf has a bill on his desk that would approve legislation that allows the sale of 6-packs at beer distributors and makes numerous changes to how alcohol is sold in the Commonwealth. The governor said: "I have worked hard with Republicans and Democrats in the General Assembly to modernize the sale of liquor, wine, and beer in Pennsylvania in order to bring the commonwealth’s wine and spirits system into the 21st century. “I applaud Republicans and Democrats in both chambers for approving the sale of six-packs of beer at distributors throughout the commonwealth, and I look forward to signing the legislation into law. "Following my administration’s successful efforts to free the six-pack at gas stations across the commonwealth and my work with Republicans and Democrats in the legislature to pass historic liquor reform, this legislation enhances the customer experience by providing greater convenience and satisfaction to the residents of Pennsylvania." Under the new law, beer distributors would be allowed to sell suds in smaller quantities, including six-packs and growlers. It would allow bars to sell alcohol starting at 9 a.m. on Sundays, without a requirement to serve food, and allow sport venues to sell mixed drinks. In addition, consumers could have up to 192-ounces of beer per month shipped directly to their homes from out-of-state wholesalers or retailers.

Gov. Tom Wolf has a bill on his desk that would approve legislation that allows the sale of 6-packs at beer distributors and makes numerous changes to how alcohol is sold in the Commonwealth.

The governor said:


"I have worked hard with Republicans and Democrats in the General Assembly to modernize the sale of liquor, wine, and beer in Pennsylvania in order to bring the commonwealth’s wine and spirits system into the 21st century.

“I applaud Republicans and Democrats in both chambers for approving the sale of six-packs of beer at distributors throughout the commonwealth, and I look forward to signing the legislation into law.

"Following my administration’s successful efforts to free the six-pack at gas stations across the commonwealth and my work with Republicans and Democrats in the legislature to pass historic liquor reform, this legislation enhances the customer experience by providing greater convenience and satisfaction to the residents of Pennsylvania."

Under the new law, beer distributors would be allowed to sell suds in smaller quantities, including six-packs and growlers.



It would allow bars to sell alcohol starting at 9 a.m. on Sundays, without a requirement to serve food, and allow sport venues to sell mixed drinks.

In addition, consumers could have up to 192-ounces of beer per month shipped directly to their homes from out-of-state wholesalers or retailers.