itsme_timd
Well-Known Member
I wasn't sure where to put this, hope this is the right forum.
This is first hand information I just heard and I can't find ANYTHING about it online. Without saying too much about my source I will say this is someone who would know what's going on at the FDA.
The word is that this is not something that might happen but companies (AB-InBev and Diageo were mentioned) are actively petitioning to have homebrewing regulated in some ways. Apparently the goal is to make it very difficult and/or expensive to homebrew. One item mentioned was the requirement to register / get licensed for all homebrewers.
Has anyone else heard about this or have additional information?
EDIT: Yes, I know this sounds like conspiracy theory. No, I won't share the name/position of my source. He told me confidentially as apparently the talks are very hush-hush right now. However, I trusted his info enough that I figured I could deal with the accusations of my tinfoil hat being too tight for the sake of getting the word out. If it comes up conspiracy/rumors then great, if not then I will personally mail each of you an "I told you so" card every time I have to renew my homebrewing license.
This is first hand information I just heard and I can't find ANYTHING about it online. Without saying too much about my source I will say this is someone who would know what's going on at the FDA.
The word is that this is not something that might happen but companies (AB-InBev and Diageo were mentioned) are actively petitioning to have homebrewing regulated in some ways. Apparently the goal is to make it very difficult and/or expensive to homebrew. One item mentioned was the requirement to register / get licensed for all homebrewers.
Has anyone else heard about this or have additional information?
EDIT: Yes, I know this sounds like conspiracy theory. No, I won't share the name/position of my source. He told me confidentially as apparently the talks are very hush-hush right now. However, I trusted his info enough that I figured I could deal with the accusations of my tinfoil hat being too tight for the sake of getting the word out. If it comes up conspiracy/rumors then great, if not then I will personally mail each of you an "I told you so" card every time I have to renew my homebrewing license.