27 CFR §24.203
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- (a)Subject to paragraph (b) of this section, a winemaker, in the production of wine from honey, may add the following:
- (1)Water to facilitate fermentation, provided the density of the honey and water mixture is not reduced below 13 degrees Brix;
- (2)Hops in quantities not to exceed one pound for each 1,000 pounds of honey; and
- (3)Pure, dry sugar or honey for sweetening. Sugar may be added only after fermentation is completed.
- (b)After complete fermentation or complete fermentation and sweetening, the wine may not have an alcohol content of more than 14 percent by volume or a total solids content that exceeds 35 degrees Brix.