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Oregon Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores (2026)
Permitted: In Oregon, groceries and convenience stores sell beer, wine and cider in factory-sealed containers — plus growlers of up to 2 gallons — but distilled spirits are excluded entirely from the off-premises license.
In Oregon, groceries and convenience stores sell beer, wine and cider in factory-sealed containers — plus growlers of up to 2 gallons — but distilled spirits are excluded entirely from the off-premises license. Spirits sell only at OLCC-appointed liquor stores.
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Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores in states bordering Oregon
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- CaliforniaPermitted
In California, groceries and convenience stores sell all three — beer, wine and spirits.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: abc.ca.gov · Full California rule →
- IdahoPermitted
In Idaho, groceries and convenience stores sell beer and wine — table wine up to 16% alcohol by volume and dessert wine from 16% to 24% — and wine sales are a county local option. Spirits come only from state liquor stores and Idaho State Liquor Division (ISLD) contract retailers, some of which operate inside groceries. Spirit-based ready-to-drink cans at or below 14% alcohol by volume sell as wine; above that they are liquor.
Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: liquor.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
- NevadaPermitted
In Nevada, groceries and convenience stores sell all three — beer, wine and spirits — because Nevada's retail liquor store definition carries no product-class or store-type limit, though hours are set locally. State law sets no closing hour, but NRS 369.190 and 369.320 leave licensing and hours to counties and cities, so 24-hour availability is the norm in Clark and Washoe rather than a statewide guarantee. Expect local variation elsewhere.
Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
- WashingtonPermitted
In Washington, groceries and convenience stores sell all three — beer, wine and spirits — as they have since the 2012 privatization.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: app.leg.wa.gov · Full Washington rule →
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