- Current Rules: Alcohol producers can sell for on-site consumption, but take-home sales over 4.5% ABV are restricted to Systembolaget.
- New Changes: Starting June 1st, selected producers can sell drinks for off-site consumption in a scheme called gårdsförsäljning.
- Eligibility: Applies to producers with specific production limits—75,000 litres of spirits or up to 400,000 litres of lower ABV drinks.
- Sales Limits: Consumers can buy up to 3 litres of beer or wine and 700ml of spirits, but only after attending guided tours.
- Mixed Reactions: While some producers welcome the change, others critique the restrictions, highlighting the need for broader reforms.
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