Utah is poised to ditch its 3.2% beer law. A watered-down version of a bill brought before the Utah state legislature passed Thursday on the final day of the 2019 session. It would allow for Utah’s grocery and convenience stores to sell beer containing up to 4% alcohol by weight (ABW). That’s 5% alcohol by…

Updated Feb. 8 with additional comments after SB132 passed a Senate committee hearing. It could be last call for Utah’s longstanding 3.2% beer law if a bill brought before the state legislature passes. The measure (SB132), sponsored by Jerry Stevenson, R-Layton, would allow for Utah’s grocery and convenience stores to sell beer containing up to 4.8% alcohol…