Cider in the United Kingdom for Real Ale (CAMRA). Cider is seidr in Welsh. Smallhold production of cider made on farms as a beverage for labourers died out in Wales during the 20th century. Cider and perry production began a dramatic revival in the early 2000s, with many small firms entering production throughout the country. The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has actively encouraged this trend, and Welsh ciders and perries have won many awards at CAMRA festivals; meanwhile, the establishment of groups such as "UKCider" and the "Welsh Perry & Cider Society" have spurred communication among producers. Welsh varieties of apples and pears are
Alcoholic beverage control state alcoholic beverages. Most of these states have an ""Alcoholic Beverage Control" (ABC)" board and run liquor stores called "ABC stores". In all monopoly states a parallel license system is used to regulate the sale and distribution of lighter alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine. Beginning in the 1960s onward, many control states loosened their monopoly of beverage sales. States like West Virginia and Washington sold all of their state liquor stores to private owners, while others like Vermont permit private store owners to sell alcohol on behalf of the state for a commission. The 17 control or monopoly states