In the state of Minnesota, gas stations and grocery stores are only allowed to sell alcohol up to 3.2%.  Many bars may choose to serve 3.2% as it keeps the number of drunks down and most patrons will be unable to taste the difference (they may also pay less for it).  Sadly there is no law requiring bars and restaurants to post the alcohol percentage they serve so it becomes up to you to ask (and hope the bartender is competent enough to know).

-Ben

On Sep 13, 2006, at 8:10 AM, Joe A! wrote:

Mike;
 
I had heard about this some time ago but not any specific information.  I know that one of the local grocery stores only sells low alcohol versions of beer.  I dont know if this is the case everywhere in Minnesota but thats what I have come to believe. 
 
I have gotten frustrated with the quality of beer at bars and restauraunts so I have stopped getting beer when I am out all together.  If I find myself at a pub and can get Guinnes or other darks on tap then I will do that but thats about it. 
 
Joe

Mike Behrendt <MGBehrendt@mn.rr.com> wrote:
Did anyone know that bars/restaurants can serve low alcohol versions of
beer?

I was at Lions Tap in Eden Prairie and asked why they had 2 taps for
Miller Light. Well, it's what they sell the most and it lets them
fill pitchers from one tap and glasses at the other so they don't hold
up the staff.

Anyway, I suggested they ditch the 2nd tap and get some better beer.
They said there's a limited number of 3.2 beers that pour well. Summit
EPA 3.2 does NOT pour well, they said.

No wonder, their Schells Dark and Killians don't taste quite right. It
would be nice if you knew up front what you were buying.

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//Mike Behrendt
MGBehrendt@mn.rr.com

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