Suburban Brewery Fined for Selling Cicada-Infused Beer
A suburban brewery in Chicago, Noon Whistle Brewing, recently faced fines for selling a unique concoction – Marlott beer infused with cicadas. The brewery, known for its innovative beverages, stirred up controversy when it introduced the cicada-infused drink in May. This out-of-the-box creation quickly garnered attention as two cicada broods coincided, resulting in a surge of interest.
Chicago (WLS) — A suburban brewery has been fined for selling Marlott beer containing cicadas in May.
Noon Whistle Brewing, which has locations in Lombard and Naperville, has received widespread attention for selling the drink when two cicada nests overlap.
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But the Illinois Liquor Control Commission has since confirmed that the establishment was cited and fined in connection with the incident.
Illinois law mandates that infusions must be mixed and stored at a licensed facility, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
Impact on Noon Whistle Brewing
Despite halting the sales of the cicada-infused drink, the manager of the brewery expressed disappointment over the citation, highlighting the challenges faced by innovative establishments in navigating regulations.
Moving forward, Noon Whistle Brewing plans to continue delighting customers with their creative offerings, while ensuring full compliance with state laws and regulations.
In conclusion, the incident serves as a reminder of the fine line breweries must tread between innovation and regulatory compliance, all in the pursuit of delivering unique and exciting experiences to patrons.
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