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3.2 is not just available for sale, there are still 3.2 bars in Minneapolis as a relic of a law from 1884.[1]

3.2 is the only beer that can be sold in grocery and convenience stores (grocery stores have separate alcohol stores that sell higher content beers, wines, etc.). From the article, CO, KS, OK and UT also sell 3.2.

[1] https://www.startribune.com/last-call-for-3-2-beer-bars/2034...

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That 3.2% is by weight, while everyone else uses volume to measure alcohol content. 3.2% ABW is equivalent to 4.0% ABV.

And there is no more 3.2% ABW/4.0% ABV beer in Utah, the limit was recently raised to 5.0% ABV.

That article is a few years old and the laws have changed in at least CO. Grocery stores can now all sell full strength beer so there's no 3.2 any more here.

Most grocery stores near me (in MN) have added separate liquor stores that are attached, but separated. But then they also still sell 3.2 beer in the main portion of the store. Seems weird to me. I assume it will disappear if they think of something better to put on the shelf.

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