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Friday, December 17, 2010

Alberta lifts temporary ban, allows high-alcohol beer on store shelves





In a move that has been declared a victory for "beer geeks," the Alberta government has released a new policy that will allow liquor stores to stock their shelves with high-alcohol beer.

Brews that contain more than 11.9 per cent alcohol will be taxed at a rate ­similar to spirits and coolers, the ­Alberta Gaming and Liquor ­Commission said this week.  > > > >
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