Bill to allow more beer sales at Maryland breweries passes House

The House of Delegates unanimously approved legislation Saturday that would increase the amount of beer Maryland breweries can sell on their premises — but not as much as the industry wanted.

The vote sends the measure to the state Senate.

The legislation would pave the way for the opening of a Guinness brewery and tourist destination at a former distillery in Relay.

Guinness' parent — international liquor giant Diageo — and other breweries did not get all they wanted because of opposition from the state's liquor stores and beer wholesalers.

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