<P> Pennsylvania is an alcoholic beverage control state . Spirits are to be sold only in the state owned Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores, which also sell wine, but not beer . Prices are generally the same throughout the state, but state stores may offer special discounts and sales, and county sales tax may cause the price to differ slightly . People under the age of 21 are allowed to enter Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores, contrary to popular belief, but only if accompanied by a parent or guardian . Monday through Saturday, a store may open as early as 9 am and close as late as 10 pm . On Sunday, many stores sell liquor from 11 am until 7 pm . </P> <P> Wineries are common throughout the Commonwealth, and often sell their wines at storefronts in shopping malls; persons under the age of 21 are permitted to enter these establishments . Wine was available for a short time in supermarket kiosks, but this practice has ended . Many supermarkets now operate restaurants at which they are permitted to sell small quantities of wine (see below). </P> <P> Beer may only be purchased in large quantities from a distributor . Beer distributors mainly sell kegs of beer and cases . A beer distributor is also allowed to sell any package intended for resale by a PLCB - approved brewery containing any variety of bottle / can arrangements greater than or equal to 128 ounces . Beverage distributors (which also sell soft drinks) may sell beer and malt liquor, but not wine or hard liquor . People under 21 may enter most beverage distributors without an adult, since most distributors also sell water, soda, ice, tobacco products, and some snack foods . They are subject to the rules of the individual establishment . </P> <P> The hours of operation of beer distributors are typically similar to that of Wine and Spirits stores and other retail establishments . These hours are only restricted by the state on Sundays, where a special license is required to sell beer, and sales before 11 am are not permitted . Although state law permits late - night beer distributors, local authorities can place additional restrictions, and stores typically close before 10 pm . </P>

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