The hop shortage has caused the prices a good six pack to climb to the $9 region. But that’s not enough according to one congressman from San Jose.
Jim Beall would like to increase the tax paid on a bottle of beer from 2 cents to 30 cents per bottle. This tax increase would go towards health services, crime prevention and programs for underage drinking. By his estimates this would generate upwards of $2 billion per year. One question, how much money would be generated if he just kissed my ass.
Thankfully, many say this issue won’t get the necessary two-thirds vote required to pass. Of all people, the Republicans are coming to the rescue. I never thought I would say it, but thank God for the Republicans. I think I just died a little.
Either way, read the whole story here. And if this gets any further, make sure to visit the Beer Activists here, because this will not stand. As I mentioned previously, California is home to 11 of the top 50 craft breweries in the country and a bill like this would do nothing short of destroying the industry.
BASTARDS!!! I’m going to piss on the steps of the capital the next time I come to Cali