| In 1979, Jimmy Carter signed into law allowing the | | | | not allowed in Alabama. However you can buy home |
| manufacture of beer at home. It was allowed when | | | | brewing equipment in stores in Alabama which implies |
| prohibition was repealed in the early 30's, but the law | | | | the law is not strictly enforced. |
| was vague on allowing the manufacture at home, so | | | | Utah - Utah will allow you to brew beer, but you |
| it was clarified. This law allows the manufacture of | | | | need to get a state license. |
| 100 gallons of wine or beer for a single person and | | | | Idaho - This state allows the production of home |
| 200 for a married couple. The law also allows the | | | | beer if you use native materials. |
| sharing of your home brew with friends and family, | | | | Now if you want to brew your own beer or wine, |
| but you cannot sell what you make. | | | | check your local state laws to ensure it is legal. |
| The United States government left it to the individual | | | | Chances are your state will allow home brewing in |
| states to regulate home brewing. Most states | | | | conformance with Federal law. This link will allow you |
| embrace the Federal law, but some have placed | | | | to check the individual state law on home production |
| additional limits on the home production of beer. Here | | | | of beer. |
| are some of the states that limit the production of | | | | If your state does allow home brewing, good luck |
| home beer. | | | | with your new hobby. |
| Alabama - The home brewing of beer and wine is | | | | |
