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LaPorte County panel approves beer permit for Shady Creek Winery with 21+ bar rules

LaPorte County Alcoholic Beverage Commission · August 7, 2025
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The LaPorte County Alcoholic Beverage Commission approved a beer permit for RR4642491, Shady Creek Winery, allowing canned local craft and domestic beers; the applicant will restrict bar ordering to patrons 21 and older, use wristbands for verified adults, and issue staff guidance immediately.

The LaPorte County Alcoholic Beverage Commission voted to approve a new beer permit for RR4642491, Shady Creek Winery, after the applicant described operational changes to limit on-site sales and prevent underage access.

James Thomas Schwartz Junior, identified in the record as president of the corporation, told the board the winery has operated as wine-only for almost six years and had received repeated customer requests to offer beer. "We've operated, Jadey Creek Winery for almost 6 years being wine only," he said, adding the business plans to "source a lot of local craft beer, along with a couple of…

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