| Q1 |
Do I have to apply for a license for home-brewing of beer and other fermented liquors? |
| A |
You are not required to apply for a license to manufacture beer and other fermented liquors if the conditions in Q3 are fulfilled. |
| Q2 |
What is meant by "Beer and Other Fermented Liquors"? |
| A |
The term beer includes beer, ale, stout, porter, shandy and all other fermented liquors made from malt, cider and perry. |
| Q3 |
What are the conditions that I have to comply for home-brewing of beer and other fermented liquors without a license? |
| A |
An individual shall comply with the following conditions:
- The individual shall be 18 years old and above;
- The manufacture of liquor shall be by fermentation and not by distillation;
- The amount of liquor manufactured shall not exceed -
(i) in relation to beer, 30 litres per household of the person per month; and
(ii) in relation to any other fermented liquor, 30 litres in total of all such liquors per household of the person per month.
The liquor manufactured shall be for personal use and is not for sale; and
The manufacturing activities shall not create a nuisance to the public or degrade the environment.
The above conditions are specified in the Customs (Home-Brewing of Fermented Liquors)(Exemption) Order 2008 which was enacted to enable an individual to home brew beer and other fermented liquors without the need to apply for a license. |
| Q4 |
What shall I do if I could not fulfill the conditions specified in the Order but wish to manufacture fermented liquors? |
| A |
You will have to apply for a manufacturing license. |
| Q5 |
I understand that home-brewing can only take place at the home of an individual. Is there any restriction on the type of residence, like HDB or private property? |
| A |
Home-brewing of beer and other fermented liquors can take place at any type of residential property as long as the brewing activity would not cause any nuisance to the public or degrade the environment. |
| Q6 |
Besides Singaporeans, can a Singapore PR (permanent resident) or a foreigner home-brew beer and other fermented liquors in Singapore? |
| A |
Yes. |
| Q7 |
Do I have to inform Singapore Customs each time I home-brew beer or other fermented liquors? |
| A |
No. |
| Q8 |
Can I sell the home-brewed beer or other fermented liquors to friends? |
| A |
No. It shall be for personal use and not for sale. |
| Q9 |
Should I decide to cease home-brewing of beer or other fermented liquors, can I continue to keep the brewing kit? |
| A |
Yes. |
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