For those of you supporting Free The Hops, you can rejoice in knowing that we are one step closer to setting them free. The
Alabama House Travel and Tourism Committee has passed a bill allowing for the sale of “gourmet” beers in Alabama along to the Alabama House.

The bill would raise alcohol limits from 6% to over double that amount, 14.9%. Also, it would remove the 16oz container restriction currently in place.

Let’s hear it for Alabama getting with the program along with 46 other states of the union.

House panel says yes to higher-alcohol beer

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Yes, I know… I should be ashamed of myself. I’ve been following American Idol this season. And it’s almost been enough to make me want a hot coffee enema. This season has been sad, save for a few talented performers.

But, once again, pretty boy Sanjaya has miraculously made it through to the next round. Personally, I give kudos to VoteForTheWorst.com for yet another victory. And maybe some props to the crocodile tears graciously donated by some random girl in the audience that night.

Anyway — This season has had it’s surprises, but I hope that the voters realize that, all in all, this is a singing competition. And only 4 (I’m feeling generous today) contestants can do that.

‘American Idol’ has surprise elimination - CNN.com