We’re coming up on a big moment in Utah history, especially if you’re a lover of lagers or enjoy nursing your favorite ale while watching the Jazz play. A statute that has been etched in stone since Prohibition has been rewritten and, on Nov. 1, the new versioin will take effect: ABV (alcohol by volume) in Utah beer is rising from 4% to 5%. Or, in terms of ABW (alcohol by weight), 3.2% to 4%.
So yes, both of your friends were correct when one told you the percent of alcohol allowable in Utah beer will finally be increasing above the longstanding limit of 4% while the other friend posted on social media about the increase to … 4%.