bch@mcnc.UUCP (Byron Howes) (07/29/85)
I am a confirmed beer drinker who has lived in North Carolina for the
past 16 years, before that I lived in Florida. I have noticed that
when I drink beer outside the south, I have to be very careful about
how much I drink because I get buzzed much more quickly. I had always
assumed this was because North Carolina, like Florida was a so-called
3-2 state, that is beer is limited to an alcohol content of 3.2% Outside
the state beer is a more respectable 6+%.
Out of curiousity a friend of mine called the Alcoholc Beverage Comission
to check this out. The friendly voice on the other end said no, that
malt beverages were legal up to 6.5% or so. If that is the case, why
the perceived difference on my part? Are we into one of those volume vs.
weight vs. whatever percentage things? Is this the result of a massive
collusion between brewers and retailers to sell watered-down beer? Have
I lost my mind? (probably.) Any thoughts are appreciated!
Please no flames on the virtues or lack thereof of domestic beers. I
know, I agree, but on a hot Friday after work I'd as soon have an
Olympia or a Stroh's knowing I can slug it down without feeling like
I'd abused something valuable. I fully appreciate good beer in more
contemplative moments.
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Byron C. Howes
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