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LINCOLN — Expect a beer war ahead over the rights of microbreweries to distribute their brews.

On Friday, the Legislature’s General Affairs Committee advanced a bill on a 6-2 vote that clarifies that beer produced by a microbrewery must be shipped first to a distributor before being delivered to liquor stores, groceries and other outlets.

The only exception would be deliveries to bars and restaurants owned by the craft breweries.

Legislative Bill 632 advanced without an amendment sought by the craft breweries, so a floor fight is expected when the measure is debated by the full Legislature.

The brewers say the measure will stifle growth of the state’s craft brewing industry; proponents of LB 632 say it will protect the state against lawsuits because current law gives the breweries unfair advantages.

LB 632 includes two other clauses expected to draw attention.

One would require all private bottle clubs — where patrons bring their own booze to an establishment — to obtain a state license.