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Montana Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores (2026)

Permitted: In Montana, groceries and convenience stores sell beer and table wine under 16% alcohol by volume — hard cider is capped at 8.5% alcohol by volume — while spirits come from state-contracted agency liquor stores.

PermittedVerified Jul 28, 2026

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In Montana, groceries and convenience stores sell beer and table wine under 16% alcohol by volume — hard cider is capped at 8.5% alcohol by volume — while spirits come from state-contracted agency liquor stores. The store must carry at least $3,000 in retail inventory, and sales must be in original packaging.

Official source: revenue.mt.gov →

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