The issue of farm sales, that small-scale producers should be able to sell alcohol at home, has long been debated.
At the beginning of June, the government finally announced that it wants to allow farm sales starting in the first half of 2025.
There are question marks
However, with restrictions that each person may purchase a maximum of 0.7 liters of spirits and three liters of wine, strong beer and other fermented beverages. Sales may take place between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. to visitors who have paid for a guided tour or tasting.
– It means a lot to our guests who come here that they get to buy a bottle as a souvenir, instead of a wine opener or a glass, says Victor Rydén at Länna bruk drink shop.
But there are also question marks that need to be clarified, for example what is defined as testing or guiding and what it should cost.
– We hope it will clear up, says Anton Ziakoulis at Länna bruk drink trade.
Need to be educated
In addition, it will be up to the producers to decide who is able to buy alcohol with them.
– I don’t think that people who have problems with alcohol take a paid guided tour to shop, but go to the nearest System company, says Anton Ziakoulis.
– But it is clear that we will need to have training about it.
In the clip above: Thousands of liters of gin, beer and wine are produced here – take a look at Länna brewery.
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From rations to farm sales – see the history of the Swedish alcohol monopoly. Photo: SVT