<p>As a South African homebrewer I can happily report that it is legal to brew in South Africa. We have no legal limitation on what/how much we may brew. The only rule is: <strong>Do not sell your brewed product!</strong></p>

<p>There are a few homebrew shops around, Beerguevera, brewmart, black kilt, etc. Google should help you find a good one close by.</p>

<p>Ask your questions on homebrew.stackexchange.com</p>

<p>For a active SA Brewing forum: wortsandall.co.za</p>

<p>There is a home brew club in most provinces. On wortandall you can find one close to you.</p>

<p>Better get brewing fast! The Nationals are starting soon! :D</p>

<p>Happy Brewing!</p>

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Atron Seige
<p>It is legal to home brew beers in unlimited quantities for personal use only.
You may not for sell it without the required required permits or licenses. Registration as a "manufacturer not for commercial use" at the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is required to produce wine at home.</p>

<p>Happy brewing from a fellow home brewer in Cape Town</p>

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Padroni
<p>I enjoy brewing and the challenges involved. I am self taught and rather good with my sweet beers.</p>

<p>I am South-African and want to know how to go legal and if it is worth the costs  and challenges invloved.</p>

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I have absolutely no relevant knowledge for you, but I wish you luck!
Sloloem
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You need a liquor license to sell alcohol though.
Neil Meyer
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How to homebrew legally in South Africa?
Jaco-Jan Prinsloo
# How to homebrew legally in South Africa?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-09-17)

I enjoy brewing and the challenges involved. I am self taught and rather good with my sweet beers.

I am South-African and want to know how to go legal and if it is worth the costs and challenges invloved.

**Tags:** brewing

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: I have absolutely no relevant knowledge for you, but I wish you luck!  
> **username_2**: You need a liquor license to sell alcohol though.  
> **username_3**: Please remember to mark an answer, or comment if you feel you need more information.  

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### Answer by username_3 on 2015-09-23. Score: 6 | Accepted answer

As a South African homebrewer I can happily report that it is legal to brew in South Africa. We have no legal limitation on what/how much we may brew. The only rule is: **Do not sell your brewed product!**

There are a few homebrew shops around, Beerguevera, brewmart, black kilt, etc. Google should help you find a good one close by.

Ask your questions on homebrew.stackexchange.com

For a active SA Brewing forum: wortsandall.co.za

There is a home brew club in most provinces. On wortandall you can find one close to you.

Better get brewing fast! The Nationals are starting soon! :D

Happy Brewing!


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### Answer by username_4 on 2015-12-02. Score: 6

It is legal to home brew beers in unlimited quantities for personal use only.
You may not for sell it without the required required permits or licenses. Registration as a "manufacturer not for commercial use" at the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is required to produce wine at home.

Happy brewing from a fellow home brewer in Cape Town


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