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Connecticut Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores (2026)

Conditional: In Connecticut, beer is sold in grocery stores under a grocery beer permit, but wine and spirits are package-store only.

ConditionalVerified Aug 2, 2026

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In Connecticut, beer is sold in grocery stores under a grocery beer permit, but wine and spirits are package-store only. A 2025 bill to allow grocery wine did not pass.

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