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Bill Doubles The Limit A Kansas Microbrewery Can Manufacture Each Year

State lawmakers are trying to help Kansas microbreweries by increasing the amount of beer they can make each year.

The Senate approved a bill on Wednesday that raises the limit on microbrewery manufacturing--from 15,000 barrels to 30,000 barrels of beer a year.

The Senate's 40-0 vote sends the measure to the House.

Kansas has four microbreweries, and backers of the bill have said at least two of them are approaching the production limits.

Supporters also believe increasing the limit will encourage the growth of the state's craft-brewing industry.

Microbreweries can sell their beer at their manufacturing sites, open restaurants, provide catering and package their beer for sale in liquor stores.

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