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Questions pertaining to the legality of using certain ingredients, methods or processes when homebrewing

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Is a donation jar (for homebrew supplies) legal in the United States?

If a brewer were to keep a donation jar near his kegs (i.e. tip jar), would this be strictly legal in the United States? Sales of homebrew are prohibited, and this website states that requiring a cover charge for a party where homebrew was served…
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Distillation legality

In California is it legal to build and operate a still for the distillation of homebrew?
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Legalities of Selling my homebrew?

What are the steps needed to legally sell homebrew? I have an LLC and know how to setup the business/tax/etc on that side of things. I could do it under this or form a new one. I am just not certain of the liquor related laws/regulations. I want to…
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How do I legally sell my home brew in the UK?

I want to sell my home brew in the UK. I just make it at my flat, so I'm guessing I don't need a premises license? I sell it bottled and closed, so could I get away with simply having an "off-license"? Anything else that is required? Ultimately I…
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Is homebrewing beer legal in Ontario Canada?

Is homebrewing beer legal in Ontario Canada? I have tried googling and cannot find the answer. Wikipedia says it's legal in most provinces, but not specific about Ontario. Also would it be legal for me to order supplies online (e.g. from US) and…
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Why is Homebrew Day the first Saturday in May?

The only reason I can find online seems to suggest that it is just because AHA said so. I seem to remember reading somewhere once that it was related to finally repealing parts of Prohibition that allowed for beer making by individuals at home, but…
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Can home brewer co-locate in a microbrewery? (Oregon)

A friend has a small brewery in Oregon with lots of extra space. I'd love to be able to do my tiny home brewing over there, as I have no room at home and he has room to spare. There's no desire or intent to cross the line on selling any homebrew;…
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What is the legal status of Homebrewing where you live?

So, I am quite the nerd, and one of the things I nerd about is the law in general, and in particular the legal standing of specific things around the world, such as photography, copyright and homebrewing. The question is pretty clear, but I would…
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