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It is illegal for grocery stores and gas stations to sell cold beer.

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Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

For decades, Indiana maintained a notoriously strict monopoly on cold beer sales, reserving the right exclusively for dedicated liquor stores. Grocery stores and gas stations could sell beer, but it legally had to be sold at room temperature. This quirky protectionist law forces residents to plan ahead and utilize their own refrigerators for their weekend brews.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: Indiana Code § 7.1-5-10-11
Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission Code

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