Oregon to Pull Malternatives

Lacking direction from the Feds, the state of Oregon has decided to start enforcing its malt beverage regulations regarding alcohol content. The law states that malt beverages may contain no more than 0.5% alcohol content from distilled spirits. The state has said it will start enforcing the law on January 1, 2005. That means most malternatives will have to pulled from the shelves of grocery and c-stores unless reformulated. DIAGEO FIGHTS BACK. Diageo sprung into action Friday, filing a petition