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Industry News by PKSMITH
Whoever posted the NC thing, thanks for the reminder. Same can be said for Alabama with our archaic ABV laws. The cap is currently at 6%, with an additional law making 16 oz. the maximum allowable size. This eliminates all 22 oz. bombers, magnums of Belgiums, etc. Although I have talked to a state rep. personally, there is a statewide movement to change these laws. It's called Free The Hops and more info is located at www.freethehops.org. We face an uphill battle here, being in the bible belt, but it's doable. The rep I talked to said he would support a bill, but wouldn't be involved in introducing because he'd made a promise not to during his campaign. I respect his sticking to his guns, but questioned his reasoning. I pointed out the money our fair state is losing in tax revenue. I also pointed out the typical, and I believe obvious difference in one who would buy a magnum of Corsendonk as opposed to a case of natty lite. The typical Corsendonk drinker is going to take his/her bottle home, properly chill it and enjoy it slowly. Around here, the typical natty lite drinker is going to start swilling as soon as he/she sits their redneck arse in the truck. And not stop until it's time to go back to the store for more.
19 years ago
EAGLEFAN538
69535
Bible belt or no bible belt, I assume you can buy a bottle of Jack in AB. There can't be a worse stigma around any alcohol than liquor itself. So, where is the consistency? A bomber or higher ABV beer would seem far less a problem than liquor.
SUDSMCDUFF
62727
OH MAN!!! This is shi_tty!!! "For example, Rogue Ales—one of the most notable craft breweries in the United States—sells most of their beer in 22 ounce bottles. Only 5 of their 25 core beers fall within Alabama's ABV and container size restrictions. Furthermore, many beers from Europe (such as those of Young's Brewery in England) are only exported in 500 mL or 750 mL bottles—too big for Alabama." Now thats a damn shame