A Bill everyone can agree on?

[hurley842002]

In light of some of the bills introduced by both Democrats (Civil Unions) and Republicans (Constitutional Carry), that were sure to be opposed by the opposite parties, is it possible this potential "Beer Bill" may be agreed upon by all parties?

I can definitely see lost sales for liquor stores, however it would certainly be nice for some, who like to one stop shop. As for me, I don't buy liquor often enough to really care. I may stop by the liquor store on a Friday evening, and grab a six pack to unwind from the week, and I certainly don't want to deal with the Grocery store for that purchase. I'd definitely hate to see some smaller LQ stores being hurt from this, but on the flip side, I think Grocers should be able to sell liquor beyond 3.2%, just not sure where I stand on this yet. Link below

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9M5LLPG0.htm

[Byte Stryke]

Liquor stores say they'd be driven out of business if full-strength suds can be sold elsewhere.


yeah, because not everyone would jack the price 400%.

[Zundfolge]

3.2% beer is an abomination. Not because its weaker, but because its a product of government policies.

Government needs to get out of the business of picking winners and losers in the market place.

Let anyone that can sell any kind of beer sell whatever beer they want ... without 3.2% beer laws most breweries wouldn't brew 3.2% beer and then it would cost less for them to produce regular strength beer and thus regular strength beer would cost us less. On a side note my favorite beer is only available in 4% (Guinness).

[Ah Pook]

I thought Sunday liquor sales was supposed to stop any talk of supermarkets selling alcohol.

That would open the door for Trader Joe's to come to CO. Now if we could just get the govt. out of our beer glass...

[KevDen2005]

yeah, because not everyone would jack the price 400%.


True, and I don't have exact documentation but I was told around 60 % of the cost of liquor was tax (a sin tax) by the state...

If someone knows better they can most certainly correct me

[hammer03]

Grew up in CA, where selling full strength stuff is normal. There are plenty of liquor stores still in business there... It is very nice to be able to grab a 12 pack (of real beer) with the rest of my groceries, or restock on poison of choice at the moment.

[Zundfolge]

Thing is, even if grocery stores start selling full strength beer they're not going to start selling Bourbon, Scotch or other spirits.

Nor are the going to carry a large selection of imports and microbrews.

The only thing that liquor stores might sell a few less of is 24 packs of crap large brewery American beer (Bud Light, Keystone, etc)

[BigDee]

Grew up in CA, where selling full strength stuff is normal. There are plenty of liquor stores still in business there... It is very nice to be able to grab a 12 pack (of real beer) with the rest of my groceries, or restock on poison of choice at the moment.

You're absolutely right... But....

California law and Colorado laws pertaining to LQ stores are very different. As a kid I remeber going to the LQ store to buy chips, play the latest arcade game and get candy. In California the LQ store is a convenience store you can cash your check, buy eggs, play an arcade game and take home a slim Jim. In CO the law states that LQ stores can only sell non food items.

LQ stores are a preservation of American small business and allowing grocery stores to sell full strength beer will be a huge blow to the small busiess man. There will be 0 benefit to the states econimic condition buy allowing grocery stores to sell full strength beer. The only thingthat will happen is grocers will increase their profits, put small business owners on the street and not spread their newly gained wealth.

[BigDee]

Thing is, even if grocery stores start selling full strength beer they're not going to start selling Bourbon, Scotch or other spirits.

Nor are the going to carry a large selection of imports and microbrews.

The only thing that liquor stores might sell a few less of is 24 packs of crap large brewery American beer (Bud Light, Keystone, etc)

Have you been inside of a California grocery store? Colorado is in a hurry to become California and it's a damn shame. It started with LQ stores open on Sun, it makes it's way to full strength beer sales and before you know it every grocery store will have an LQ section.

Large brewery beer is the majority of just about all LQ stores profits.

[newracer]

I am against this. BTW the average markup on beer is about 12%.

[theGinsue]

While I do think many of the alcohol laws out there are archaic, at least we don't live in New Hampshire where the liquor stores are state run


Liquor sold in state-run stores, which may be placed on highway rest areas.
14% ABV cap on beer. State is wholesaler of wine. However over the age of 18 you are allowed legally to drink if you remain in your house.

[Byte Stryke]

Well I believe that the American public needs to be protected and that this new law will lead to more underage drinking and DUIs. We must protect the Law abiding citizens from the criminals by removing the rights of the citizenry!