any southerner interested in quality beer needs to see this...

[elvis_f_christ]

did you know that in north carolina (and four other southern states) the amount of alcohol by volume in any beer sold is restricted by law. in nc, the limit is a paltry 6%, preventing the sale of styles such as barleywines, dopple bocks, and pretty much all high gravity brews. luckily, the fine citizens of the region are working to change this. check out:

Pop the Cap (http://popthecap.org/)

if you live nearby, try to attend a benefit/beer tasting at barley's taproom in asheville on august 14 (details on the website).

[fretlessman71]

In Tennessee anything that's over 6 percent has to be sold at a liquor store, and anything under has to be at a beer store. The two can't coexist in the same establishment. Stupid, huh? You sure you can't go to a different place to buy this stuff?

Your link doesn't work, btw... at least not for me...

[newportstorm]

It's true - 6% cap. Though some do slip by. Try this link:

http://www.popthecap.org/

Looks similar to the "Free the Grapes" group in California wine country.

Cheers!