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Reporter: Associated Press

Wis. Senate Considers Bill on Homebrew Guidelines

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a bill that clarifies if residents can brew and serve beer or wine outside their home.

The state Senate is scheduled to take up the bill Tuesday. It specifies home brewers can make concoctions outside their home, though they're still prohibited from selling what they make.

Current state law says homebrewed beer or wine cannot be taken outside of the home, making homemade brewing tasting events illegal. It caused an outcry from homebrew enthusiasts around the state, who say the law is archaic and makes their beloved hobby illegal. Several opposing groups say the bill ignores state regulations on alcohol distribution.


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  • by Use common sense on Feb 14, 2012 at 11:21 AM
    Among close friends yes, to others no. There is a liability issue that is not addressed - you are brewing concoctions (as the article states) that are being consumed by the public who expect a level of safety to be maintained - what water did you use, were the vessels clean and sanitized, what did you put in it.
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      by Anonymous on Feb 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM in reply to Use common sense
      Your living in a dream world.
  • by Tina Location: Wausau on Feb 14, 2012 at 10:21 AM
    One of the fun things about making your "own" beer or wine is sharing, swapping with friends and getting their input on what you've made. Its not like we are going to put the BIG companies out of business doing this. Its such a petty law...change it and let us get on with sharing our hobby with fellow hobbyists - like we're gonna break the bank. Come on really?
  • by LARRY Location: WAUSAU on Feb 14, 2012 at 10:07 AM
    HELLO WISCONSIN !!! SO MORE TREATMENT CENTERS NEXT??? GET REAL !! WE NEED MORE JOBS LESS BULL !
  • by Anonymous on Feb 14, 2012 at 09:04 AM
    Seriously, is this really necessary? The home brewers are already doing it.

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