USA: North Carolina’s new law increases the alcohol limit on beer

Until now, North Carolina was one of the 6 states which have limited beer to 6% alcohol. Now however the situation has changed. Mike Easley, North Carolina Gov. signed over last weekend a law which increases the alcohol limit on beer from 6% to 15%.

The law has generated an interest in beer that may attract customers. Brewers also say they're enjoying the chance to try new things and offer a greater selection.

Beer distributors are already lining up shipments of draft and bottled brews into the state.

19 August, 2005