How would you feel about beer or other malt beverages being sold in the same kind of pouches that are normally used for items like fruit juices? Those containers are already used to sell alcoholic beverages in every state except Connecticut.
"I like these pouches it's definitely a more convenient package. I couldn't see a carbonated beverage in that package though," said Randazzo.
Sebby Randazzo owns Windham Wine & Spirits. He says these pliable pouches, News 8 found to be pretty durable, are fine for wine based cocktails and even shots of liquor but worries what would happen if they contained carbonated beverages like beer.
"How will they prevent it from exploding," said Randazzo.
"For beer I think it's a little weird. Maybe vodka and a little juice cause then it's more like a Capri Sun juice box," said Kellie Cullis, of Willimantic.
"It looks more like an adult juice box, would you put a straw in it? It's hard to drink beer from a straw," said Randazzo.
The Connecticut Beverage Council supports a bill which would allow beer and other malt beverages in pouches, saying there is a 'growing demand' and claiming beer pouches are already 'offered for sale in every other state."
"It might be better for like beach use in coolers and stuff. It's more space compatible, but it's a little weird," said Jenna Gallant, of Willimantic.
These other malt liquor drinks have less alcohol than beer and Randazzo believes they may work better in a pouch.
Less alcohol and less carbonation. Still the DEEP argues against them because they cannot be recycled like bottles and cans.
"I would probably try it out. She would definitely try it," said Gallante.
The House of Representatives in Hartford voted 120 to 25 in favor of the bill. The senate is next.
