# 27 CFR § 25.205: Production

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-25.205

## Section

- **Citation:** 27 CFR § 25.205
- **Heading:** Production
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 27—Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms > CHAPTER I—ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY > SUBCHAPTER A—ALCOHOL > PART 25—BEER > Subpart L—Removals Without Payment of Tax > Beer For Personal or Family Use

## Text

(a) Any adult may produce beer, without payment of tax, for personal or family use and not for sale. An adult is any individual who is 18 years of age or older. If the locality in which the household is located requires a greater minimum age for the sale of beer to individuals, the adult shall be that age before commencing the production of beer. This exemption does not authorize the production of beer for use contrary to State or local law.
(b) The production of beer per household, without payment of tax, for personal or family use may not exceed:
(1) 200 gallons per calendar year if there are two or more adults residing in the household, or
(2) 100 gallons per calendar year if there is only one adult residing in the household.
(c) Partnerships except as provided in § 25.207, corporations or associations may not produce beer, without payment of tax, for personal or family use.
(Sec. 201, Pub. L. 85-859, 72 Stat. 1334, as amended (26 U.S.C. 5053))

## Nearby sections

- [27 CFR § 25.181 § 25.181 Eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-25.181.md)
- [27 CFR § 25.182 § 25.182 Kinds of containers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-25.182.md)
- [27 CFR § 25.183 § 25.183 Determination of quantity transferred.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-25.183.md)
- [27 CFR § 25.184 § 25.184 Losses in transit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-25.184.md)
- [27 CFR § 25.185 § 25.185 Mingling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-25.185.md)
- [27 CFR § 25.186 § 25.186 Record of beer transferred.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-25.186.md)
- [27 CFR § 25.191 § 25.191 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-25.191.md)
- [27 CFR § 25.192 § 25.192 Removal of sour or damaged beer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-25.192.md)
- [27 CFR § 25.195 § 25.195 Removals for analysis.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-25.195.md)
- [27 CFR § 25.196 § 25.196 Removals for research, development or testing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-25.196.md)
- [27 CFR § 25.201 § 25.201 Removal by pipeline.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-25.201.md)
- [27 CFR § 25.203 § 25.203 Exportation without payment of tax.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-25.203.md)
- [27 CFR § 25.205 § 25.205 Production.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-25.205.md)
- [27 CFR § 25.206 § 25.206 Removal of beer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-25.206.md)

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