Talk:Homebrewing/Legal

= Legal =

Distillation?
I took out the part about distillation in the legal section - no one distills beer as far as I know - it makes no sense. Malt extract is very expensive compared to sugar and molasses that is usually used in distillation processes. I question the whole section as far as that goes, as it only applies to the USA.

Legal aspects
This is a bit tougher. By far the most complex homebrew environment in legal terms is the US. The legal situations in the UK and Aus can be covered in a short paragraph each at most. I feel a state by state table is just too much. there are a number of decent sites which provide this already. Comments again would be helpful. DavidP02 22:35, 15 October 2006 (UTC)

I just added a short paragraph concerning the legality in Germany, also with reference. The reference is in German (I hope this is okay), but it is the official site of the Ministry of treasury of Germany, Customs concerning homebrewing beer. 132.230.1.28 (talk) 14:25, 29 September 2008 (UTC)

I think the part about being illegal in Alabama needs a citation. I know for a fact their are homebrew supply shops and clubs in Alabama. I added a fact tag. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Justeco (talk • contribs) 04:49, 8 November 2008 (UTC)

Legal status in Ireland
I would like to offer the forum the following information concerning the legality of homebrewing in Ireland (Republic of Ireland). Homebrewing is fully legal in Ireland. The private brewing of beer and wine is allowed with no limit on amount. Although tax must be paid after a certain amount is exceeded. However as is the case with most other western countries it must be for private use and cannot be sold. The production of spirits (Liquor) is illegal however mainly due to the hazard of improper alcohol type production eg methanol, isopropanol etc.. Poorly worded I'm afraid but then again I am drinking a bit as I write this! Feel free to add this information (and reword it if you like)to the homebrewing section. Regards Maitredeconnaissance —Preceding unsigned comment added by Maitredeconnaissance (talk • contribs) 07:42, 13 April 2009 (UTC)