Note: This is not a legal document; this is the most recent copy of the law that I could find. It is not to be used for any more then information purposes nor should it be used for legal advice.
Indiana
The Statute
Sec. 3. (a) The provisions of this title shall not prohibit the following:(4) The manufacture of wine or beer that is not offered for sale and is used only for the following purposes:
(A) Personal or family use.
(B) Use in the residence of the person who manufactures the wine or beer.
(C) Use at organized affairs or exhibitions.
(D) Technical or sensory evaluations.
(E) Wine or beer educational seminars.
(F) Wine or beer competitions, including contests, tastings, or judgings.
(b) The transportation and the possession of alcoholic beverages described in subsection (a)(4) shall not be prohibited but shall be subject to the applicable provisions of this title.
The Summary
Basic language allows homebrewers a broad range of uses. Transportation of the homebrew off the premises is allowed, Before July, 1999 it was illegal to take the homebrew away from the residence where it was made.
Homebrew can be taken into a premises with a liquor license, and consumed there as long as it is not for sale.
Ohio
The Statute
Ohio statute Title 43, Chapter 4301, §4301.01 defines Beer as all beverages brewed or fermented wholly or in part from malt products and containing one-half of one per cent or more, but not more than twelve per cent, of alcohol by volume. §4301.20 provides for the exceptions to Chapters 4301 and 4303 of the Ohio Revised Code. §4301.20(C) provides for the manufacture of cider from fruit for the purpose of making vinegar, and non-intoxicating cider and fruit juices for use and sale but does not include a provision enabling the home manufacture of beer for personal use. §4301.58 discusses permits required for the manufacture of beer or intoxicating liquor. Under §4301.58 (A) only holders of an A permit "shall manufacture any beer or intoxicating liquor for sale, or shall manufacture spirituous liquor."
Summary
An exception allowing homebrewing is not included. By the literal translation of the statute only those intending to sell beer are required to obtain a permit. So it COULD be concluded that homebrewers would not be required to obtain a permit to manufacture beer for personal use.
Michigan
The Statute
Chapter 436, Act 58 of 1998, Chapter 2, Section 436.1207, creates an exception to the Michigan Liquor Control Code for home manufacture of beer, wine, mead, honey-based beer, or cider and allows for gifting of such beverages of up-to 20 gallons per year.
Summary
Homebrewing is expressly allowed and is subject to federal limits and is only allowed to adults over 21.
West Virginia
Statute
Chapter 60, Article 6, § 60-6-7(1) provides that a person shall not manufacture or sell in West Virginia without a license any alcoholic liquor except as permitted by article 6. Currently, no license or exception exists for the home production of beer in West Virginia. However, § 60-6-2 provides an exception for the home manufacture of wine.
Discussion
West Virginia has no statute recognizing the home production of beer. An exception DOES exists for home production of wine.
"Non-intoxicating beer" is allowed and the definition is this; "Beer, lager beer, ale, etc. containing at least one half of one percent alcohol by volume, but not more than four and two-tenths percent of alcohol by weight, or six percent by volume, which ever is greater." So in conclusion, beer is restricted by alcohol content as stated above.
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