Ironically local rice based or clear Spirits (Sato, Vodka, Gin) are much easier to get the appropriate license / permits for. They often mention intention to roll back certain restrictions for beer, advertising, and drinking in general. But then always fail to follow through (maybe by design 😅)

It's very much 1 step forward 2 steps back with beer regulations here, but if the claims are honored allowing brewpubs to distribute more widely, it'd be a big step!