Alabama

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Updated: 9/1995
Status: Not Statutorily Recognized

Statute

Alabama state statue § 28-1-1 prohibits the possession of illegally manufactured alcoholic beverages.

Discussion

The state of Alabama has both Wet and Dry counties and municipalities. The state maintains a tight control on all alcoholic beverage sale, manufacture, possession, etc. No statutory exception to § 28-1-1 exists for the home production of beer. Furthermore, no statutory exception to § 28-1-1 exists for the home production of wine and/or cider.

Alabama case law illustrates a historical trend in which the court has held homebrew to be a prohibited liquor. Up until the 1950s certain individuals have been convicted for the unlawful possession of prohibited liquor. (see enclosed cases for examples) Alabama has recently passed the ALABAMA BREWPUB ACT which authorizes limited operation of brewpubs in the state.

Special Provisions

N/A

State Alcohol Beverage Control Agency

Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

P.O. Box 1151
Montgomery, AL 36101
Phone: 334.271.3840
Fax: 334.244.1815

Note: The information presented here is to the best of our knowledge and should not be used as a substitute for legal advice specific to the laws of your state.