A Room with a Brew: A Comparative Look at Homebrewing Laws in Japan & the United States

Authors

Christopher J. Fraga

Abstract

Following the enactment of Prohibition, it took the United States almost four decades to legalize homebrewing. Subsequently, the nation experienced a booming interest in beer. And not just beer, but good beer. Drinkers found themselves invested in both quality and variety. This interest has matured into the craft beer industry. Even in holdover states, where state laws prohibited homebrewing far past 1979, the craft beer industry has experienced near exponential growth following the legalization of homebrewing. This has resulted in significant economic implications. Given these considerations, nations with restrictive homebrewing laws, like Japan, should consider easing them. When specifically applied to Japan’s declining beer industry, a similar approach could produce similar results.

Recommended Citation

Christopher J. Fraga, A Room with a Brew: A Comparative Look at Homebrewing Laws in Japan & the United States, 72 U. Mia. L. Rev. 1239 (2018)
Available at: https://repository.law.miami.edu/umlr/vol72/iss4/10