Shutdown forces MillerCoors to pull beer from shelves

[The Northerner]

Miller Time in Minnesota is over -- until lawmakers reach a budget deal.

The state's government shutdown, now in its 13th day, will soon force MillerCoors to pull its beer from Minnesota liquor stores, bars and restaurants. A state official says the law requires the company to remove products like Coors Light, Miller Lite and Blue Moon imminently.

"I would suspect within days to see that product leave the shelves," said Doug Neville, a spokesman for the Department of Public Safety.

A MillerCoors spokesman said they are fighting the decision, which would decimate one of its largest markets in the country.

“Right now we are exploring all options that are available to us," said spokesman Julian Green. "We are currently in discussions and hoping that we can get a resolution with the state, with the agency that enforces the sale ... of alcohol.”

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[Shagbark Hickory]

1. Oh good heavens. How will MN cope with fewer choices for crappy beer? nm

[Renew Deal]

2. This has potential to be the best marketing campaign ever!

Half off Miller and Coors! It will save the company money and sell a ton of beer.

[Drale]

3. It will be like back in the day

when you could not get Coors east of the Mississippi.

PS. If there is no government right now because its shut down, why do they need liquor licenses?

[madinmaryland]

4. Better yet, who will be enforcing compliance with the liquor licenses?

[Renew Deal]

5. Or even liquor laws.

Good thing this happened after prom season. :D