<P> The U.S. state of Oregon has an extensive history of laws regulating the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages, dating back to 1844 . It has been an alcoholic beverage control state, with the Oregon Liquor Control Commission holding a monopoly over the sale of all distilled beverages, since Prohibition . Today, there are thriving industries producing beer, wine, and liquor in the state . Alcohol may be purchased between 7 a.m. and 2: 30 a.m. As of 2007, consumption of spirits is on the rise, while beer consumption is holding steady . Also, 11% of beer sold in Oregon was brewed in - state, the highest figure in the United States . </P> <P> Oregon wine production began in the mid-19th century, before it was a state . By 1919, the industry had collapsed due to prohibition, and after prohibition ended fruit wines dominated the industry . The modern era of Oregon wine began in 1961, and the industry cemented its reputation in 1975 by winning a French award . In 2007, wine making was a $207.8 million business . Beer production began in 1852 with Henry Saxer's liberty brewing in Portland . In 1862 Henry Weinhard's bought the Liberty brewery . The company is now a part of the Miller Brewing Company, but it helped Portland to become the microbrewing capital of the world . Portland hosts North America's largest beerfest, and Oregon has produced a number of national and international award winning beers . </P>

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