They’re referring to beer that is limited to 3.2% alcohol by volume. Historically (and even still in many parts of the U.S.), you had to go to a dedicated liquor store to buy beer or spirits that are stronger. Beer that is limited to 3.2% can be sold at convenience stores and often at normal food shops. Due to its low alcohol content, it’s often considered garbage beer, “yard beer,” or American beer.
It’s often easier for underaged folks to buy this kind of beer, since these shops do not always card their clientele, whereas a liquor store will usually have a better culture around checking ID’s.
They’re referring to beer that is limited to 3.2% alcohol by volume.
Holy shit, it’s a real thing.
Up here in Canada, you’d have to get a Radler to get anything 4% and under. I don’t think I’ve ever had a normal beer under 5.5%, and some of our beers go clear up to 7-8%. And I’m not even a drinker - I have maybe a single drink a week, and typically go months between drinks.
I mean, sure, you can get the dealcoholized/0.5% stuff, but that’s like sex on a boat.
Just looked it up because I cannot believe 3,2% Alcohol is considered much for beer in the US. It is not. First of all, it’s apparently 3,2% of weight not volume. In Volume it’s about 4%. And it’s not considered strong (or even regular) beer, which is 5-6% vol., which is in line with what I (as a German) would consider as about right for beer (Most German beers are at 5% vol.).
Also, the notation is weird. 3 point two percent would be 3,2 (EU), 3.2, or 16/5… In the US, I can’t imagine anyone writing 3.2 as 3/2. We do most of us understand basic division.
I’m as confused about the notation as everyone else.
Dunno, but good theory. The other theory someone suggested that makes sense is that it’s spoken shorthand, like “I like 3-5 beer” was written “3/5”. Mist people would probably pronounce “3.5” as three-point-five, so writing it 3/5 does make sense.
As a former ESL teacher and redneck, I’m guessing it’s 1 part sub-par literacy, 1 part phobia of metric (*not… Math?!*😱), and 1 part cultural acceptance of both (& more). Coupled with the fact that it’s half the problem, and you have your mouthbreather fraction - or faction, even.
3/2 makes sense as a way to represent how someone would actually say it out loud. “Three two beer” is common term used to describe beer with 3.2% alcohol by weight. "Three point two percent beer* works but is just shortened and 3/2 is a pretty good way of capturing the sound.
I’ve never heard anyone refer to 3/2 beer but I used to visit my friend at the state college to party and everyone loved Icehouse (for the price, not the taste). Putting both hands up and say “FIVE FIVE” for the 5.5% ABV it offered
Riiiight, I didn’t know I required someones verbal request to ask someone to clarify; to ask why they want to have me banned; but now that I know that I will… Well, I don’t have the faintest fucking clue how you imagine social interactions go…
Well regulated my ass. I can get guns easier than my teens can get 3/2 beer.
what is 3/2 beer?
They’re referring to beer that is limited to 3.2% alcohol by volume. Historically (and even still in many parts of the U.S.), you had to go to a dedicated liquor store to buy beer or spirits that are stronger. Beer that is limited to 3.2% can be sold at convenience stores and often at normal food shops. Due to its low alcohol content, it’s often considered garbage beer, “yard beer,” or American beer.
It’s often easier for underaged folks to buy this kind of beer, since these shops do not always card their clientele, whereas a liquor store will usually have a better culture around checking ID’s.
Also, just because it’s on rotation in my playlists, Adam Carroll’s Oklahoma Gypsy Shuffler makes reference to 3.2 beer.
3.2%? you call that beer?
It’s like sex on a boat: fucking close to water.
In the same way that ketchup is considered a vegetable in the U.S.
sorry for commenting without reading the whole thing, you explained the naming well
lol, no worries. My comment wasn’t intended to be sarcastic toward your response. Definitely intended to mock how dumb the U.S. legislative system is.
yeah, but my response was dumb
To be fair, it’s usually pretty trash, as beer goes. I actually thought your comment was more of a meta-commentary on the beer itself!
A common adage, typically with 3.2% brand names swapped in for ‘American beer’:
Holy shit, it’s a real thing.
Up here in Canada, you’d have to get a Radler to get anything 4% and under. I don’t think I’ve ever had a normal beer under 5.5%, and some of our beers go clear up to 7-8%. And I’m not even a drinker - I have maybe a single drink a week, and typically go months between drinks.
I mean, sure, you can get the dealcoholized/0.5% stuff, but that’s like sex on a boat.
Yeah. 3.2. Sorry about the typo
Not American, but my guess is 1 and a half beers.
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Just looked it up because I cannot believe 3,2% Alcohol is considered much for beer in the US. It is not. First of all, it’s apparently 3,2% of weight not volume. In Volume it’s about 4%. And it’s not considered strong (or even regular) beer, which is 5-6% vol., which is in line with what I (as a German) would consider as about right for beer (Most German beers are at 5% vol.).
Also, the notation is weird. 3 point two percent would be 3,2 (EU), 3.2, or 16/5… In the US, I can’t imagine anyone writing 3.2 as 3/2. We do most of us understand basic division.
I’m as confused about the notation as everyone else.
We demand answers!
I’m just noticing that the / is next to the . on my keyboard…
Did this just start out as a typo?
Dunno, but good theory. The other theory someone suggested that makes sense is that it’s spoken shorthand, like “I like 3-5 beer” was written “3/5”. Mist people would probably pronounce “3.5” as three-point-five, so writing it 3/5 does make sense.
I had some 7/11 beer last night.
Good job 24/7 beer isn’t licensed.
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As a former ESL teacher and redneck, I’m guessing it’s 1 part sub-par literacy, 1 part phobia of metric (*not… Math?!*😱), and 1 part cultural acceptance of both (& more). Coupled with the fact that it’s half the problem, and you have your mouthbreather fraction - or faction, even.
3/2 makes sense as a way to represent how someone would actually say it out loud. “Three two beer” is common term used to describe beer with 3.2% alcohol by weight. "Three point two percent beer* works but is just shortened and 3/2 is a pretty good way of capturing the sound.
I’ve never heard anyone refer to 3/2 beer but I used to visit my friend at the state college to party and everyone loved Icehouse (for the price, not the taste). Putting both hands up and say “FIVE FIVE” for the 5.5% ABV it offered
Aha! That makes total sense! Thanks.
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Seriously?
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Thats a prayer?
Oh hey is this you?
https://lemmy.world/comment/17378812
Man for someone who doesn’t like “magical sky daddies” you’re very public about your praying to a magical sky daddy.
I wonder if you’ve had a stroke or something which would explain your behaviour, surely you aren’t being a troll.
Yup, I do have a generic dislike of religions especially that of Christianity! Maybe you should be bothered to read my prev comment to you?
Uuuuuuh someone is looking for verbal ammunition! Let me know if you find something!
No one asked?
Riiiight, I didn’t know I required someones verbal request to ask someone to clarify; to ask why they want to have me banned; but now that I know that I will… Well, I don’t have the faintest fucking clue how you imagine social interactions go…
It’s proselytising which is just advertising for religion.
You are unhinged if you think that kind of post is normal behaviour.
I am not Christian, if you type in ‘long prayer’ into google the ai assistant is gonna throw that up for you
Its unhinged to post a prayer of a religion? And you think anyone can be convinced that religion ‘a’ is the, THE true one by reading of its prayers?
You have issues bud
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They can also get some guns easier than some beer.