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Government will launch a comprehensive third-party review of its policies related to the province鈥檚 growing craft alcohol industry.

鈥淪askatchewan鈥檚 craft alcohol industry has undergone tremendous growth in recent years with more and more small manufacturers providing quality products to consumers within our province and beyond,鈥� Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Don McMorris said. 鈥淲e want to be sure SLGA鈥檚 policies are supportive of industry while also balancing the concerns of other stakeholders and the provincial treasury.鈥�

The review will consider a number of issues including the mark-up structure applied to craft alcohol, production thresholds, direct shipping of craft alcohol to retailers, the ability for growler fills to be done by retailers such as taverns and restaurants and the overall impact of the industry on Saskatchewan鈥檚 economy.

A Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued in February seeking an independent third-party to conduct the review.聽 In conjunction with the review, SLGA is temporarily raising the production limits for craft liquor manufacturers. The interim measure will ensure craft alcohol manufacturers can continue to operate without significant financial impact from provincial liquor mark-ups.

鈥淚ncreased production limits will allow craft manufacturers to expand their operations as the market demand for locally made products grows,鈥� Saskatchewan Craft Alcohol Producers acting chairperson Susan Echlin said.聽 鈥淲e鈥檙e pleased that government recognizes the emergence of our quickly expanding industry and we look forward to participating in the review.鈥�

Saskatchewan鈥檚 craft liquor industry is made up of five microbreweries, six cottage wineries and four microdistilleries. There are approximately 35 brew pubs who also manufacture small volumes of beer.