This bill amends the Liquor Code of Pennsylvania, specifically focusing on the definitions and regulations surrounding the manufacture and use of alcoholic beverages. It clarifies the definition of "manufacture" to include all processes involved in producing malt or brewed beverages, as well as alcohol or liquor, while explicitly stating that the blending and overnight storage of alcohol and liquor into a ready-to-draft pre-mixed keg cocktail by retail licensees is not considered part of the manufacturing process. Additionally, a new definition for "ready-to-draft pre-mixed keg cocktail" is introduced, describing it as a beverage prepared on the licensed premises that combines a nonalcoholic cocktail base with liquor in a sealed keg for on-premises consumption.

Furthermore, the bill modifies Section 491 regarding unlawful acts related to liquor and alcohol licensees. It allows the use of decanters by licensees for wines under specific regulations, while clarifying that "other similar receptacles" do not include kegs or containers used for ready-to-draft pre-mixed keg cocktails. This change aims to streamline the regulations surrounding the production and serving of cocktails in Pennsylvania, ensuring that retail licensees can operate within the law while providing new beverage options to consumers. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 2089 (Jul 07, 2025): P.L.90, No.21