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WA lawmakers OK beer, wine tasting in grocery stores
SUDDENLY, HUSBANDS ALL OVER WASHINGTON STATE ARE VOLUNTEERING TO DO THE GROCERY-SHOPPING
Washington lawmakers have approved a pilot program that will allow beer and wine tasting in 30 grocery stores statewide in an effort to market local products.
The measure now heads to the governor, after passing the Senate 29-17 on Monday. It earlier passed the House.
The one-year program, strongly supported by the state’s microbrewery and wine industries, allows shoppers to sample as much as 4 ounces of beer or wine. Supporters say it allows small wineries or breweries with no marketing budget to get their products out to the public.
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Add some pizza samples and ya got yourself a nice lil happy hour after work
