
Texas Liquor Laws: Can Minors Buy Non-Alcoholic Drinks?
Non-alcoholic (NA) beer is a common choice for people who prefer the flavor but without the strings attached that can cause questionable behaviors. What if I were to tell you that non-alcoholic beverages CAN contain alcohol. In Texas they can pass as NA just as long as they fall under a set percentage of alcohol by volume... let me explain.
What Makes Beer "Non-Alcoholic"?
One Club Sober mentions that, in the U.S., when a beer can legally be called "non-alcoholic" it must contain less than 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV).
They also include a helpful reminder that light beers are not named in reference to their alcoholic percentage. Instead these are typically referring to the amount of calories within each bottle.
So, can Texans under the age of 21 purchase non-alcoholic beer on their own? According to NA Beer Club, actually yes. Now, it does vary case by case, as some liquor stores or bars may have their own rules about selling NA beer, but in a general sense, it is legal in Texas.
Can You Get Drunk Off Non-Alcoholic Beer?
So... the inevitable question pops up. If non-alcoholic beer still has up to 0.5% alcohol, can you drink enough and still get drunk?
No. No you can't.
Steady Drinker includes the science behind this. Basically, with beers containing less than 0.5% alcohol, your body processes it nearly as fast as you drink it.
So, even if you drink enough NA beers to total the legal driving limit in America of .08% blood alcohol content (BAC), the only feeling you'd be left with is an incredibly full bladder and regret... but no buzz or even feeling tipsy.
This is similar to when we eat certain foods like apples, bananas and even rye bread with small traces of alcohol due to natural fermentation, we don't feel drunk. It's because our bodies are able to break down the alcohol in no time flat.
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