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beer sales per capita in the country  Friday, July 6, 2012
However, analysts caution the sales data doesn't necessarily
indicate New Hampshire residents are the hardiest beer drinkers
in the country; rather, it's probably a sign the state's
relatively low tax on beer continues to entice tipplers from
out-of-state to stock up in New Hampshire.   However, Jones said
the per capita consumption rate in New Hampshire is likely
inflated because of the effects of tourism and the state's tax
structure.  "When you think about it, New Hampshire
traditionally has had a very high tourist business over multiple
seasons," said Bill Herlicka, founder of White Birch Brewing in
Hooksett, N.H., which has been in business for three years.
"We're bordered by Massachusetts, which is again a more populous
state by far than us. Because of the tax differences between
states, and this gets you into Maine an