The bottom line is that a recent interpretation of the law restricts homebrew to the home where it was brewed; no competitions, no club tastings, no family picnics. The problem is the law, not the agencies that enforce it. We are working on several fronts with the Legislature and other state officials to write a new law that reflects the current practice of homebrewing.

We need ALL homebrewers to be a part of that effort. On this site http://oregonhomebrewersalliance.org you should find all the information you need to understand our problem and join us in fixing it. Much of our effort will be focused on the 2011 session of the Legislature, but there is much you can do before then.

We hope you’ll join us in helping to spread the word.