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Updated: 1/2007
Status: Permitted

Statute

Oregon statute Title 37 Chapter 471 §471.403

471.403 License required to produce alcoholic liquor; exception. (1) No person
shall brew, ferment, distill, blend or rectify any alcoholic liquor unless licensed so to do
by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. However, the Liquor Control Act does not
apply to the making or keeping of naturally fermented wines and fruit juices or beer in
the home, for home consumption and not for sale. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the holder of a brewery-public house license or a brewery license may allow patrons to brew malt beverages not to exceed 14 percent alcoholic content by volume if the brewing is conducted under the direct supervision of the licensee or employees of the licensee. Malt beverages produced under this subsection may not be sold by the patron or consumed on the licensed premises. [Formerly 471.205]

Discussion

Title 37 Chapter 471 §471.403 is a very concise statute enabling the production of beer for home consumption without license or permit.

Special Provisions

N/A

State Alcohol Beverage Control Agency

Oregon Liquor Control Commission
9079 SE McLoughlin Blvd.
Portland, OR 97222-7355
Phone: 503.872.5000

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