Wine in a Keg: Would You Drink It?

Keg parties might take on a more sophisticated tone if a bill now before the Florida Senate meets with the same unanimous approval it received in the House.

State lawmakers want to make it legal for winemakers to sell spirits by the keg – a move that’s already been adopted by 48 other states, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal. The law, sponsored by Rep. Frank Artiles, R-Miami, must clear the Senate and Gov. Rick Scott’s office before it’s finalized.

The idea behind the proposed law is to strike a “Prohibition-era rule” from the books while easing the pressure on processors. It’s also hoped to have positive environmental impacts by reducing reliance on glass bottles especially in restaurants where dozens of bottles can be opened to serve up customers by the glass.

There’s an added bonus: Some say keg wine stays fresh for years. One restaurant owner in Georgia says he’s been able to keep a tapped keg around for as long as six years without losing freshness.

So what do you think, Tampa Bay? Is it time to make wine available by the keg in Florida? Would you drink it? And, are there other “Prohibition-era” rules on the books you’d like to see shot down? Share your thoughts by commenting below!