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Liquor Barrel Beers Get Nailed By Alcopop Tax

In the fall of 2006, concerned parents and anti-alcohol-abuse groups set out to curb the proliferation of sugary, hard drinks that appeal to teenagers. They were particularly worried about so-called "cheerleader beer" and "alcopops" — soda-like drinks that are fortified with alcohol, such as Mike's Hard Lemonade and Smirnoff Ice. So they convinced state regulators to levy a huge new tax on these low-priced drinks to make them less affordable for teens. But now, more than three years later, the alcopop manufacturers have found a loophole in the new regulations and the hefty tax is instead coming down hard on an unintended victim...

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