A new law aims at making it easier for breweries to do business in Rhode Island

By Ana Bottary

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Brewing beer has always been a passion for Rhode Island native Nichole Pelletier. Two years ago, she decided to start her own company in Pawtucket
named Crooked Current Brewery. She says they’ve seen a sharp spike in business since the state legislature approved a bill making it easier for breweries to do business in Rhode Island.
 
"We are now able to sell our product directly through the brewery in greater quantities. The second is we are now allowed to sell pints," says Pelletier.
 
Pelletier says the law puts them on par with breweries in neighboring states, which have been able to do these things for quite some time. That works in their favor, being the smallest brewery in the smallest state.
Now that the new law has been signed into effect, customers are able to purchase 288 ounces of beer, and enjoy a pint of beer at the Brewery.
 
"Our ability to spread our name through customers ability to share our brand mainly what drives our business," Pelletier says.

Gina Raimondo who signed the bill into effect Friday, says this legislation will allow breweries and distilleries to keep growing and creating jobs.

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