Eric Blair Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 I went to Walmart and they had at the end of an aisle a 5-foot tall stack of six packs of beer. There was no tape blocking them off so I took one six pack. At checkout, the girl said that it could not be sold because it had too much alcohol in it. I was surprised because it was not blocked off with tape and I didn't know that there were different levels of alcohol in beer. I am not a Beer Drinker but I was going to give this to some workers on a hot day. I would appreciate if somebody could educate me on this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1mex Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 12% alcohol can be sold. If the beer was 12% or less the check out person was uninformed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 I bought a six pack of beer at Walmart yesterday, so yes the clerk was uninformed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Blair Posted June 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Thank you for the information. I will check the label next time and hopefully not have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virgo lady Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 42 minutes ago, Eric Blair said: I would appreciate if somebody could educate me on this point. Go ask a W*M manager. Post the reply. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donenrique Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Also, what time did you try to buy? Was behind a woman in Walmart last week who wanted to buy a couple of bottles of wine and she was told no alcohol sales before 10am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 You won't find any beer around here as high as over 12% You might find some bock in Germany at about 10%. The standard beer around here is 4.5%. Don't bother checking the label the checkout person was totally wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1mex Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Go to another Checker 🤨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRPJR Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 1 hour ago, donenrique said: Also, what time did you try to buy? Was behind a woman in Walmart last week who wanted to buy a couple of bottles of wine and she was told no alcohol sales before 10am. Interestedly, I went by Paz this morning a bit before 10 AM and noticed it was closed. It may have always been the case but for some reason I thought it strange and I think that’s the only reason I noted it. Maybe a new law or temporary rule during the pandemic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Alcohol sales are form 10AM to 7PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Just an FYI..... beer is never 12% alcohol. Generally runs between 4-7%. If beer can't be sold then NOTHING can be sold as everything else is nor alcohol content. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 4 hours ago, JRPJR said: Interestedly, I went by Paz this morning a bit before 10 AM and noticed it was closed. It may have always been the case but for some reason I thought it strange and I think that’s the only reason I noted it. Maybe a new law or temporary rule during the pandemic. I bought a bottle of wine at Paz this morning about 10. It is all so arbitrary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 14 minutes ago, RickS said: Just an FYI..... beer is never 12% alcohol. Never speak in absolutes. There are many more at 12%. Evil Twin Molotov Cocktail Imperial IPA, 13% Gypsy/Stratford, CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 5 minutes ago, AngusMactavish said: Never speak in absolutes. There are many more at 12%. Evil Twin Molotov Cocktail Imperial IPA, 13% Gypsy/Stratford, CT Right! I know better. So I'll say 'most of the beer consumed is between 4-7%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1mex Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Doubt checkers will check a tad bit above 12% when buying other stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Solar Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 2 hours ago, AngusMactavish said: Never speak in absolutes. There are many more at 12%. I only had ONE, officer! 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave0415 Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 12 hours ago, RickS said: Just an FYI..... beer is never 12% alcohol. Generally runs between 4-7%. If beer can't be sold then NOTHING can be sold as everything else is nor alcohol content. You have obviously never heard of Barleywine. You should read this article. https://www.foodandwine.com/drinks/what-barleywine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 All this is very interesting but has really nothing to do with the standard beer sold in Walmart and all the other stores that carry the standard brands that most people buy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Since when does beer exceed 12% alcohol? I thought it was usually around 6% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 9 minutes ago, Alfa said: Since when does beer exceed 12% alcohol? I thought it was usually around 6% https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/best-high-alcohol-beers-over-11-abv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Yeah but where does my Molsons stand in this company? Those are all pretty sophisticated beers but I stand corrected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Alfa said: Yeah but where does my Molsons stand in this company? Those are all pretty sophisticated beers but I stand corrected. It's in a muscle in our body that doesn't help us stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 One can always find an exception to the norm. Angus is one who IS going to find it post it. This Post started out talking about beer in Walmart at Lakeside. The beer there and probably the beer that 99% of the folks Lakeside are drinking is between 3.9% and 7% alcohol. Corona light is 3.9%, Dos Equis is 4.2%, Modelo Especial is 4.4%, your Molson is 5%, Stella and Negra Modelo are 5.2%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, RickS said: One can always find an exception to the norm. Is there an aceptable exception to the use of an absolute statement starting in, "beer is never" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 18 minutes ago, AngusMactavish said: Is there an aceptable exception to the use of an absolute statement starting in, "beer is never" I've already Posted one mia culpa to that Mr. Angus. Do you require another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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