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.
Connecticut
The Statute
Chapter 545, Sec. 30-77. Disposing of liquor without permit.
(b) The provisions of this section shall not prohibit a person, other than a minor, from producing beer for personal or family use, only in the following amounts: (1) One hundred gallons or less in one calendar year if there are two persons who have attained the age of twenty-one residing in the household; and (2) Fifty gallons or less in one calendar year if there is only one person who has attained the age of twenty-one residing in the household. Such beer may be transported in sealed containers for use at organized affairs including beer exhibitions, contests or competitions. Such beer shall not be sold or offered for sale.
Summary
Homebrewing is permitted but is only allowed in half the quantity of the federal law. It can be transported for competitions and tastings.
New York
The Statute
Chapter 3-B, Article 8, § 100 provides that no person shall manufacture for sale or sell at wholesale or retail any alcoholic beverage within the state without obtaining the appropriate license therefor required by this chapter.
Summary
No provision or exception exists for home production of beer in New York. Home production MAY be permitted by New York law. The legislative intent of the New York alcoholic beverage control law appears to regulate the manufacture of alcoholic beverages for sale. Home produced beer is not manufactured to be sold and may fall outside of the § 100 license requirement. Home produced beer is not classified as "illicit alcoholic beverage" under New York law since federal law exempts beer from applicable excise tax.
Pennsylvania
The Statute
Title 47, Chapter 1, Article IV, § 4-492
Unlawful acts relative to malt or brewed beverages and licensees
It shall be unlawful--
Unlawful acts relative to malt or brewed beverages and licensees
It shall be unlawful--
(1) MANUFACTURING WITHOUT LICENSE. Except as provided herein, for any person, to manufacture malt or brewed beverages, unless such person holds a valid manufacturer's license for such purpose issued by the board. Malt or brewed beverages may be produced by any person without a license if such malt or brewed beverages are produced not for sale and total production does not exceed two hundred gallons per calendar year. Malt or brewed beverages produced in accordance with this paragraph may be used at organized affairs, exhibitions, competitions, contests, tastings or judging provided it is not sold or offered for sale.
Summary
In conclusion federal law applies and transport of homebrrew is allowed for tastings and competition.
Rhode Island
Statute
Title 3, Chapter 1, §3-1-3 permits the manufacture of wine or malt liquor for domestic use
Summary
Production of malt liquor for domestic use without permit is allowed subject to federal limits.
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