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Steve Jackson > wrote:

> wrote:
>
>> The definition of beer turns into malt liquor over %6 in the US.

>
> No, it doesn't. It does in a couple states, but it is not a nationwide
> thing.


It does vary by state. Here in TX anything over 4.9% (I think),
must be labeled Ale, Malt Liquor, Lager, or Malt Beverage. And some
states you can't even buy any beer over 5 or 6% (South Carolina,
eg.)

-sw