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Under the new rules, visitors will now be able to sample beer, liquor, and wine samples during a guided tour, and purchase packaged products in more places. Manufacturers will also be allowed to provide more customized sampling when selling and promoting products in picnic areas.
John Lyle, co-owner of Bad Dog Brewery in Sooke, said the changes wonB次元官网网址檛 do much for smaller operations like his.
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Bad Dog Brewery already has an outdoor area with seven picnic tables where people can enjoy a beverage and or grab something from their food truck.
Under the new regulations announced in April, breweries and cideries can now serve to 682 millilitres per person per day, wineries can provide multiple flights a day of up to 284 millilitres per person, and visitors to distilleries can receive to 85 millilitres (or three ounces) of samples per day.
Mike Farnworth, minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, said in a statement that recent years have been difficult for wineries and tourism across the province, and the government is taking action to support these valuable businesses.
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The changes reflect the provinceB次元官网网址檚 commitment to strengthening tourism and supporting the liquor industry, the statement noted.
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