Where To Buy Beer In New Hampshire?

New Hampshire has strict alcohol laws that apply to both residents and visitors. The state has a government monopoly over wine and spirits sales, with grocery and convenience stores only permitted to sell beer and packaged beverages with an alcohol content of up to 6%. While it was previously forbidden to ship alcohol to the state, it is now legal to order alcohol, including beer, online for delivery to your door.

Online beer retailers that deliver to NH

If you're looking to buy beer online in New Hampshire, there are several retailers that can deliver to your address.

The Packie

The Packie is an independent craft beer, cider, mead, and wine store with two locations in New Hampshire: Manchester and Hooksett. They offer in-store shopping and contactless curbside pickup.

Beer & Wine Nation

Beer & Wine Nation claims to have the largest selection of beer, wine, mead, and cocktails in Merrimack, North Conway, and Londonderry, New Hampshire. You can visit their store locations or buy their products online.

Instacart

Instacart is an app and website that allows you to shop for beer, wine, liquor, and extras like mixers and soda from stores near you in New Hampshire. They will connect you with a personal shopper in your area to deliver your order. Instacart accepts various forms of ID for alcohol deliveries, including a US-issued driver's license, military ID, state-issued ID, or passport.

Drizly

Drizly is another online platform where you can shop for New Hampshire beer and get it delivered in under 60 minutes.

Thebeerconnect.com

Thebeerconnect.com offers a wide range of beers, including craft beers, IPAs, and ciders, which you can buy online and have delivered to your door in New Hampshire.

Letspour.com

According to a Reddit user, Letspour.com is a great online beer retailer that ships to New Hampshire. They offer free shipping on orders of 6 or more bottles, frequent $10 off coupons, and reasonable prices.

Minimum age to buy beer in NH

New Hampshire's alcohol laws do not permit persons under the age of 21 to drink alcohol at any time for any reason. This means that it is illegal for those under 21 to consume wine for communion or for Seder. It is a crime to use a false ID to buy alcohol. It is also illegal for anyone under 21 to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over 0.02.

The state permits persons 16 or older to sell alcohol in a store for off-site consumption. In this case, a manager of at least 18 must be present. To serve or handle alcohol as a waiter, waitress, or bartender, an employee must be 18 years old.

It is a violation of New Hampshire alcohol laws to sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 21. This includes adults aged 18, 19, and 20. The penalty for this is a fine of $1,200. If the sale of alcohol leads to bodily injury, the fine is $2,000, and/or one year in jail.

It is illegal to use a false ID to buy or attempt to buy alcohol. The penalty is a mandatory fine of at least $500. Any later offence carries a fine of at least $1,000.

NH beer delivery times

New Hampshire is not a dry state, and alcohol can be purchased every day of the week. Beer can be purchased from an off-premise retailer, such as a liquor store or gas station, between 6 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. On-premise retailers, such as bars and restaurants, can sell alcohol between 6 a.m. and 1 a.m., with the option to extend to 2 a.m. in some localities. State-run liquor stores are closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day, and often close earlier on Sundays.

Alcohol delivery is legal in New Hampshire, with some limitations. All deliveries must be completed by the licensee's employees, and the customer must sign and verify their age upon delivery. Direct-to-consumer shipping is limited to 60 individual containers of liquor or 27 gallons of beer (not higher than 8% ABV) per customer in one year. Restaurants and bars can only deliver alcohol with a food order and are subject to quantity restrictions.

Several online retailers, such as Drizly and The Beer Connect, offer beer delivery services in New Hampshire. Drizly promises delivery in under 60 minutes, while The Beer Connect delivers straight from the brewery to your door. Letspour.com is another online retailer that offers free shipping on orders of 6+ bottles, frequent coupons, and speedy delivery.

In addition to online retailers, local craft beer stores like The Packie in Manchester and Hooksett, NH, offer in-store and contactless curbside pickup options for customers looking to purchase beer, cider, mead, and wine.

NH alcohol blood limit for drivers

In New Hampshire, it is illegal to drive a car or operate any other vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The blood alcohol limit for drivers in the state is 0.08% for those over 21 years of age, with stricter limits for commercial drivers (0.04%) and drivers under 21 years of age (0.02%). These limits are subject to change, with some suggesting a decrease to 0.05%.

If a person is suspected of driving under the influence, law enforcement may ask them to take a breath or blood test to determine their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Refusing to take a test results in an automatic license suspension of 180 days. Even without a test, law enforcement can gather other evidence, such as observing signs of intoxication or the presence of open alcohol containers in the vehicle, to charge a person with operating under the influence.

The penalties for drunk and drugged driving in New Hampshire include a minimum sentence of license suspension, a fine, an impaired driver education program, and screening for substance abuse disorder. For drivers under 21, the minimum penalties are more severe. Repeat or serious offenders may face additional consequences, such as longer license suspensions or the installation of an ignition interlock device.

It is important to note that the number of drinks it takes to reach a BAC of 0.08% varies depending on weight, age, gender, the time over which drinks were consumed, and food consumption. The only sure way to stay below the legal limit is to refrain from drinking before driving.

NH alcohol laws for visitors

New Hampshire's alcohol laws are quite strict and apply to both residents and visitors. Here is some information on the alcohol laws in New Hampshire that visitors should be aware of:

Minimum Age Requirements:

• The minimum age to consume alcohol in New Hampshire is 21 years old. It is illegal for anyone under 21 to drink alcohol for any reason, including religious ceremonies.
• The minimum age to serve alcohol in restaurants or bars is 18 years old.
• Individuals aged 16 or older are permitted to sell alcohol in stores for off-site consumption, as long as a manager of at least 18 years of age is present.

Purchasing and Consumption:

• New Hampshire has a government monopoly over the sale of wine and distilled spirits (liquor). The Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) stores or monopoly package stores do not sell beer or any beverage with an alcohol content of 6% or less.
• Grocery and convenience stores are allowed to sell beer and packaged beverages with up to 6% alcohol content. These stores can sell alcohol from 6:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. daily.
• Restaurants and bars are permitted to sell beer, wine, and spirits from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
• It is illegal to sell or serve alcohol to anyone under the age of 21. This includes young adults who are 18, 19, or 20 years old. Violation of this law carries a fine of $1,200, and if it leads to bodily injury, the fine increases to $2,000, along with the possibility of jail time for one year.
• It is a crime to use a false ID to purchase alcohol, and retailers may sue individuals under 21 who use false IDs to buy alcohol and recover any losses, including fines, from the illegal sale.
• It is illegal to possess a beer keg without proper registration or a label, and the penalty for this offense is a fine of up to $1,000.

Driving and Alcohol:

• New Hampshire has strict laws regarding driving under the influence (DUI). The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for driving is 0.08% for most drivers, 0.04% for commercial drivers, and 0.02% for drivers under the age of 21.
• Drivers under the age of 21 with a BAC over 0.02% can be charged with a DUI, even if they are not exhibiting signs of impairment.
• The penalties for a DUI conviction include license suspension, fines, completion of an alcohol or drug treatment program, and possible jail time for multiple offenses.
• Refusing to take a chemical test will result in license suspension, but there is no legal penalty for refusing a field sobriety test.
• New Hampshire also prohibits boating while intoxicated (BWI), with similar BAC limits and penalties as driving under the influence.

Other Restrictions:

• Home brewers should note that New Hampshire limits household beer or wine production to 100 gallons per year for individuals and 200 gallons if more than one person is involved in the production.
• Some towns in New Hampshire have additional restrictions on alcohol sales, including Ellsworth, which is a dry town, and Brookfield, Canterbury, Dummer, Eaton, Hancock, Hebron, and several others that greatly restrict alcohol sales.

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