### Question
How does FEDERAL ALCOHOL ADMINISTRATION ACT define malt beverage?


### Answer
Under *27 U.S.C. § 211*, **malt beverage** is defined as:

> a beverage made by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or decoction, or combination of both, in potable brewing water, of malted barley with hops, or their parts, or their products, and with or without other malted cereals, and with or without the addition of unmalted or prepared cereals, other carbohydrates or products prepared therefrom, and with or without the addition of carbon dioxide, and with or without other wholesome products suitable for human food consumption

#### Citation:
  - *27 U.S.C. § 211*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-FEDERAL ALCOHOL ADMINISTRATION ACT > SUBCHAPTER I-FEDERAL ALCOHOL ADMINISTRATION**

