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Fans of Ottawa’s burgeoning craft beer industry may soon have a chance to enjoy larger samples of their favourite local brew.

Mayor Jim Watson served notice at the end of Wednesday’s council meeting that he intends to bring a motion forward at the next meeting in support of local brewers who are seeking a ‘by the glass’ licence from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

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Such a licence allows Ontario wineries and breweries that already hold a manufacturer’s licence from the AGCO to sell and serve their own wine or beer to customers for consumption in single servings at their manufacturing site under certain conditions.

“It seems like a good idea,” Watson told reporters after the council meeting.

According to the mayor’s motion, operators requesting a “by the glass” license are exempt from the public advertising process and must instead obtain a resolution from their municipal council indicating the support of the local community.