West Coast States

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.
California, Nevada and Hawaii 

Hawaii

The Statute

Hawaii statute Title 16, Chapter 281, Part I, § 281-3 provides the head of any family may produce for family use, not for sale,  wine not exceeding two hundred gallons a year, and beer not to exceed one hundred gallons a year.

The Basic Law

§ 281-3 is the provision that enables the production of beer provided it is made solely for family use, not for sale, and not to exceed one hundred gallons a year. "Beer" means any alcoholic beverage produced by the fermentation or any infusion or decoction of barley, malt, hops, or any other similar product in combination in water, and includes ale, porter, brown, stout, lager beer, small beer, and strong beer but does not include sake, known as Japanese rice wine, or cooler beverage.

Nevada

The Statute

Nevada statute Title 32, Chapter 369, § 369.490 provides, no person shall directly or indirectly offer, keep or possess for sale or solicit the purchase or sale any liquor in this state, import or transport into the state of Nevada any alcoholic beverages unless such person has complied fully with the provisions of this chapter and is a holder of an appropriate, valid license, permit or certificate issued by the department. The definition of "liquor" in Nevada includes beer (N.R.S. § 369.040).

The Basic Law

Presently, no provision, exception, exemption, license, permit, or certificate exists with respect to the home production of beer in Nevada. However, § 369.490 appears to only require a valid permit, license or certificate when the "liquor" in question is produced for sale. Since home produced beer is not intended to be sold it may be outside the scope of § 369.490.

California

The Statute

California state statute § 23356.2 allows the manufacture of beer for personal or family use, and not for sale by a person over the age of 21. The amount of beer shall not exceed 200 gallons or 100 gallons if only one adult resides in such household.

The Basic Law

California represents one of the most comprehensive state statutes. §23356.2 also provides for the removal of beer manufactured in the home for use in competitions, tastings, or judgings.

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