We know from "where the new beers are" that Dale's Pale Ale and Old Chub have been popping up around NC for the past couple of weeks. Here's the press release I just received from the brewery; For Immediate Release March 24, 2006 Oskar Blues Enters North Carolina Market Raising of state's alcohol level in beer clears way for "Canned Beer Apocalypse" and Dale's Pale Ale and Old Chub (Lyons, Colorado) -- Oskar Blues Brewery the nation's first hand-canning craft brewery - has entered the North Carolina market. The company's highly acclaimed canned beers -- Dale's Pale Ale and Old Chub Scottish-Style Ale -- are now appearing on North Carolina shelves. The beers are also appearing on draft in select North Carolina bars and restaurants. The beers were previously not permitted in North Carolina due to the state's restriction on beers above 6% abv. But Dale's Pale Ale (6.5% abv) and Old Chub (8% abv) were made legal last summer, when the state's Pop the Cap consumer group successfully lobbied the state government to raise the allowable alcohol percentage to 15% abv. "We're glad we can provide Carolina consumers with big, rich beers in handy little cans," says Oskar Blues Brewery founder Dale Katechis. "Beer lovers there understand great beer, and many of them enjoy time in the outdoors, where a great beer is especially satisfying. So we figure our luscious, highly portable craft beers will be a hit in North Carolina."