Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A. Liquors § 1358. Home distillery establishments

A. “Home distillery” means a distillery located in a dwelling or on property connected with a dwelling, including, but not limited to, a shed, yard or enclosure. For purposes of this paragraph, “dwelling” means a residential structure, including, but not limited to, a house, individual condominium unit, mobile home or trailer, if it is used as a residence.

B. “Mash capacity” means the volume of a mash tun, which is the vessel used to mix crushed grains and water to begin the brewing process.

C. “Proof gallon” means one liquid gallon of spirits that is 50% alcohol at 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

A. Have on the premises of the home distillery stills or distilling apparatuses that have a mash capacity of more than 15.5 gallons;

B. Produce more than 24 proof gallons of distilled spirits per person 21 years of age or older residing on the premises where the home distillery is located in a calendar year;

C. Produce more than 48 proof gallons in a calendar year; or

D. Sell or offer for sale any spirits produced in the home distillery.