US Law: 100 Gallons of Homebrew Per Year - Fines?

[Qhrumphf]

Yeah, but is that because somebody is constantly monitoring every post on facebook, or because a person was already being investigated for something and feds decided to look at their facebook account?

I was actually reading an article today that Facebook employs a series of automated text interpreters that, if it picks up on enough red flags sends it to a staffer who then uses whatever set of criterion to determine if they need to pass it along to the police. So yeah, they can be assumed to monitor every post.

:cross:

 

[Stauffbier]

All I'm saying is if you make more than the limit, you should keep that info to yourself.

I actually do agree with you. I just don't think it would come back to me if I did brew over the limit and posted it on this forum..

 

[Stauffbier]

I was actually reading an article today that Facebook employs a series of automated text interpreters that, if it picks up on enough red flags sends it to a staffer who then uses whatever set of criterion to determine if they need to pass it along to the police. So yeah, they can be assumed to monitor every post.

:cross:

I should have known! Big brother is watching!

 

[MisterTipsy]

Yeah, but is that because somebody is constantly monitoring every post on facebook, or because a person was already being investigated for something and feds decided to look at their facebook account?

It could be either of those. It could also be because one of their "friends" ratted them out.

The same could happen here. Let's say the guy who made 500 gallons of beer pissed off someone here. Nothing prevents him from alerting the authorities about the alleged illegal behavior. The authorities would have to look into it.

 

[bob1852]

I should have known! Big brother is watching!

Less about Big Brother "watching" and more about idiots "telling" the world everything.

 

[MisterTipsy]

I actually do agree with you. I just don't think it would come back to me if I did brew over the limit and posted it on this forum..

Agreed.

 

[Stauffbier]

Less about Big Brother "watching" and more about idiots "telling" the world everything.

I can't argue with that! No shortage of idiots sharing all of their dirty laundry in the world these days!

 

[BetterSense]

I can say I've brewed 500 gallons a year if I want, but that's just hear-say. They'd still have to prove that I did, either way

All they would have to do is look through my brew-log to get exact volumes and dates.

 

[bob1852]

I can't argue with that! No shortage of idiots sharing all of their dirty laundry in the world these days!

I love the dipsh!ts that post on FB "Facebook is stealing your information again!!!!"

Ah, the amount of stuff that Facebook steals that you don't give them = 0.

 

[Stauffbier]

Well...... With all of this said, I'm slowly getting closer to my limit, so I better find me a roommate over 21 :cross:

 

[Stauffbier]

I love the dipsh!ts that post on FB "Facebook is stealing your information again!!!!"

Ah, the amount of stuff that Facebook steals that you don't give them = 0.

HA! I actually did an experiment on facebook to prove this point. I posted random words from time to time to see what sort of advertisements would pop up on the side bar. I got ads that pertained to most of those random words. For instance I posted the word "cigars" and now I get cigar adds. So, yeah they are definitely phishing with the bait people throw out there!

 

[logan3825]

All I'm saying is if you make more than the limit, you should keep that info to yourself.

This, right here. Homebrewing is considered next to moonshining by some people so as a community I think we have to act in a responsible manner to avoid public scrutiny.

 

[Hopelesst]

The only way to get yourself busted would be to purchase enough engredients and equipment to make some group think you coulndt possibly not be selling your hooch.

 

[kaconga]

I typically go 4 mph over the speed limit. Is it illegal? Yes. Do I get pulled over? Nope. I also don't flip off the cops when they go by. Most law enforcement officers prefer to not have to bust people. It is a ton of paperwork and possibly a court date. If you are within reason then they don't care. If you are being reckless or have the wrong plates for the area then you are toast. Don't brag about brewing a thousand gallons of beer last month if you live in Alabama and all should be well.

 

[LoloMT7]

old post ... but I had to chime in. I wish I had time to brew 100 gallons/year! Actually when you think about it that really isn't too much. I should check my brew sheets for last year and see what i brewed I'd be curious. I guess I never really though about it. Twice a month would put you over the limit if you were doing all 5 gallon batches. I bet i know what the Punishment/Fine would be. They would send my buddy over (he's a cop) and he would drink all my beer. Man if it was warmer in the winters here i would brew something close to 100 / year but when it's -10 outside i like to be inside and all grain indoors would be too big of a Pain in the A$$.

 

[Qhrumphf]

old post ... but I had to chime in. I wish I had time to brew 100 gallons/year! Actually when you think about it that really isn't too much. I should check my brew sheets for last year and see what i brewed I'd be curious. I guess I never really though about it. Twice a month would put you over the limit if you were doing all 5 gallon batches. I bet i know what the Punishment/Fine would be. They would send my buddy over (he's a cop) and he would drink all my beer. Man if it was warmer in the winters here i would brew something close to 100 / year but when it's -10 outside i like to be inside and all grain indoors would be too big of a Pain in the A$$.

100 gallons a year works out to roughly 2 pints or 3 12 oz bottles every single night. It's definitely a fair amount. I brew about 100 gallons a year, give or take (still legal if I go over since my wife ups the limit to 200 gallons a year even though she doesn't drink beer ) and with commercial beer on top I can't keep up with how much I brew without either giving a bunch away, stopping drinking commercial beer entirely, or getting yelled at for drinking too much.