Why do we still have 3.2% beer?
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Why do we still have 3.2% beer?
Here in Kansas, the land of squirrely liquor laws, we still sell two kinds of beer. The regular beer that is sold in liquor stores and restuarants, and 3.2% beer that is sold in super markets, pizza shops, and anywhere that doesn't serve hard liquor.
I don't understand the logic behind this law. Most of the time, you aren't even told that the beer is 3.2%. It doesn't appear to cost any less. I think people can still get just as drunk on it. It's got to be a pain for the breweries to manufacture both beers. Where did this all originate from and why is it still around??
I don't understand the logic behind this law. Most of the time, you aren't even told that the beer is 3.2%. It doesn't appear to cost any less. I think people can still get just as drunk on it. It's got to be a pain for the breweries to manufacture both beers. Where did this all originate from and why is it still around??
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Why do we still have 3.2% beer?
In Canada we have:
Alcohol Content
.5 % (Called *Near Beer*)
4% = Light Beer
5 - 6.2 % = Most Generic & Name Brands
8% = Home Brew
12% Called Stock Ale
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Alcohol Content
.5 % (Called *Near Beer*)
4% = Light Beer
5 - 6.2 % = Most Generic & Name Brands
8% = Home Brew
12% Called Stock Ale
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Why do we still have 3.2% beer?
Originally posted by zanny
You're kidding me. They phased that stuff out, here in ohio, about 25 years ago.
zanny
You're kidding me. They phased that stuff out, here in ohio, about 25 years ago.
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Why do we still have 3.2% beer?
Durring a port visit to South Hampton, England, one of the Brits at the pub I was in told me: "American beer is like a cannoe, it's as close to water as you can get with out being in it".
And he was right.
And he was right.
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Why do we still have 3.2% beer?
Colorado is the same way.
3.2% beer is a joke, man. It is only sold in like 3 states, so why bother?
I don't know why the law hasn't changed, but I do know that 3.2 beer originated as a product for 18+ bars. Coors Light is 3.8% (unregulated) and Budweiser is only 4.0%.
Here's a tidbit for you: in Ireland, all beer is regulated at 4.3% by volume. It doesn't matter if you're drinking Carlsberg Lager or Guiness Stout, it's all 4.3%.
So the myth that Guiness is strong is false.
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3.2% beer is a joke, man. It is only sold in like 3 states, so why bother?
I don't know why the law hasn't changed, but I do know that 3.2 beer originated as a product for 18+ bars. Coors Light is 3.8% (unregulated) and Budweiser is only 4.0%.
Here's a tidbit for you: in Ireland, all beer is regulated at 4.3% by volume. It doesn't matter if you're drinking Carlsberg Lager or Guiness Stout, it's all 4.3%.
So the myth that Guiness is strong is false.
BDV
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