Flavored Alcohol Amendments

HB 601 amends Utah's definition of "beer" for off-premise retailers (like liquor stores), directly affecting where and how such retailers can sell certain products. The key provision prohibits the use of artificial flavorings based on propylene glycol, ethyl alcohol, or ethanol in beer, while allowing natural caffeine from added ingredients. It clarifies that products marketed as beer must not contain additives masking alcohol's effects (like kratom or CBD) or flavorings unrelated to fermentation. The law takes effect on May 6, 2026, with no fiscal impact.