Age question

[Zamial]

I would sell a beer making kit to a 12 year old as long as they had money. As Yooper has said it is not illegal to sell the supplies or gear to an underager nor is it illegal for them to posses it. They break the law when they pitch the yeast which is not going to happen in our store. As a matter of fact a LHBS may get into trouble for NOT selling the ingredients to a child, as at that point, it is considered food! That is why you do not pay taxes on the ingredients...

I would LOVE to meet a teenager that has a proper brewery, the patience and attention span to brew. I won't hold my breath...

 

[hsmith80]

To all of you people doubting teenagers on here: I am 19 years old and have been researching brewing for the last two years. (Largely taste testing finer beers). Nobody introduced me to home brewing. I have been actually home brewing for about 4 months, but my interest in home brewing dates back about a year. If you were to look at my activity on here you would realize that yes, I am simply a novice, and yes I have made a few big mistakes and second guessed myself. But I have always endeavored to make it work with the help of you guys. I get actually drunk maybe once a month. I drink craft beer every night though. Beer and brewing is my passion, and to totally dismiss all teenagers as incompetent/impatient is really rather foolish IMO

 

[Yooper]

and to totally dismiss all teenagers as incompetent/impatient is really rather foolish IMO

And to admit in an open forum that you lied about your age and date of birth when you joined in a forum that requires you to aver that you above the age of 21 when you sign up is rather foolish also IMO.

See you in two years.

 

[45_70sharps]

And to admit in an open forum that you lied about your age and date of birth when you joined in a forum that requires you to aver that you above the age of 21 when you sign up is rather foolish also IMO.

See you in two years.

Now that's just funny stuff!

 

[Phunhog]

And to admit in an open forum that you lied about your age and date of birth when you joined in a forum that requires you to aver that you above the age of 21 when you sign up is rather foolish also IMO.

See you in two years.

I have never quite understood that rule. Why not also require someone to aver that they are not a resident of Alabama or Mississippi as well? Especially since anyone can access the forums without even becoming a member.

 

[Yooper]

I have never quite understood that rule. Why not also require someone to aver that they are not a resident of Alabama or Mississippi as well? Especially since anyone can access the forums without even becoming a member.

The forum admin consulted with his attorney and made the rule. If you really want to pursue an answer (which he has explained numerous times already), feel free to contact him via PM about it.

 

[45_70sharps]

I have never quite understood that rule. Why not also require someone to aver that they are not a resident of Alabama or Mississippi as well? Especially since anyone can access the forums without even becoming a member.

I can see several reasons for the rule.
The most obvious reason the most obvious reason is to attempt to protect yourself from anyone saying you are trying to influence minors.
Another good reason would be if a bunch of teenagers were on here most of the adults might not want to read what they had to say. Kids talking about beer might cause the board to lose good members.

 

[Phunhog]

I can see several reasons for the rule.
The most obvious reason the most obvious reason is to attempt to protect yourself from anyone saying you are trying to influence minors.
Another good reason would be if a bunch of teenagers were on here most of the adults might not want to read what they had to say. Kids talking about beer might cause the board to lose good members.

I understand...it's just that anyone can read the forums, including those under 21. I belong to a couple of fishing forums where you have to register(for free) just to read the forums. I think they do this just to keep the riff-raff out and to keep information somewhat protected.