The Year in Beer in Minnesota  Business ·   1. Listen Midmorning
Hour 2 for December 19, 2011  Directing patrons during a tour 
It's been a big year for microbrews in Minnesota. The number of
microbrewers in Minnesota continues to expand and recent changes
to local laws make it easier for microbrewers to introduce their
beers to new customers. So why is this all happening now? And
what is the economic impact of this small but growing industry?