Wisconsin has new alcohol laws. Here’s how they might affect you as a consumer

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed a massive overhaul of state alcohol regulations into law Wednesday, but beer, wine and spirits consumers might not feel many of the changes to the inner workings of the industry.

Part of the bill updates a complicated system for the making, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages, known as the three-tier system. It also creates a state office to regulate and enforce the new regulations.

Other aspects of the bill deal with licenses for wedding barns and axe-throwing businesses, and how facilities can contract with off-site producers to make alcohol.
While many of these changes will most closely impact the businesses that make alcohol — not the Wisconsinites who drink it — you may still see some changes at wineries, breweries and bars.