kornkob
Resident Crazy Uncle
So, a friend of mine asked a question I couldn't answer regarding shipping homebrew.
In general, as I understand it, shipping beer is considered illegal (if not exactly a henious crime). However, Sam Adams Homebrew contest tells people to ship the brews (although they specifically tell people not to use the USPS) and states clearly that it is NOT illegal to ship beer.
It is not against any federal laws to ship your entries via a privately owned shipping company for analytical purposes.� However, IT IS ILLEGAL TO SHIP ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES VIA THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE.� Private shipping companies may refuse your shipment if they are informed that the package contains glass or alcoholic beverages. It is solely the entrant�s responsibility to follow all applicable laws and regulations.
In general, as I understand it, shipping beer is considered illegal (if not exactly a henious crime). However, Sam Adams Homebrew contest tells people to ship the brews (although they specifically tell people not to use the USPS) and states clearly that it is NOT illegal to ship beer.
It is not against any federal laws to ship your entries via a privately owned shipping company for analytical purposes.� However, IT IS ILLEGAL TO SHIP ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES VIA THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE.� Private shipping companies may refuse your shipment if they are informed that the package contains glass or alcoholic beverages. It is solely the entrant�s responsibility to follow all applicable laws and regulations.