SB978 amends the definition of "draft beer" in Hawaii to better align with industry practices.

SB978 seeks to revise the definition of "draft beer" in Hawaii to reflect current industry practices. The bill addresses the discrepancy in the current tax scheme, which imposes a lower tax rate on draft beer defined as beer in an individual container of seven gallons or more. This definition does not align with the common practice of dispensing draft beer from smaller kegs, often due to space constraints in restaurants and limited production by small brewers.

SB978 amends the definition of "draft beer" in Hawaii to better align with industry practices.

SB978 seeks to revise the definition of "draft beer" in Hawaii to reflect current industry practices. The bill addresses the discrepancy in the current tax scheme, which imposes a lower tax rate on draft beer defined as beer in an individual container of seven gallons or more. This definition does not align with the common practice of dispensing draft beer from smaller kegs, often due to space constraints in restaurants and limited production by small brewers.