[Sca-cooks] Beer for a Queen

[Lonnie D. Harvel]

Let me be a bit more specific. I am not discussing local laws regarding 
alcohol production or distribution, these have indeed been covered in 
detail (spoke to the US feds myself on the issue). I am certainly not 
discussing the moral issues related to the consumption or provision of 
alcohol. The issue is not the use of alcohol in cooking, which is 
clearly exempted from the insurance regulations.The issue is not the 
private distribution of alcohol by individuals at an event (i.e. not 
discussiong BYOB).

My question/concern is related to the specific case of serving an 
alcoholic beverage as a general option to an entire feast. That is, the 
servers for the feast (if handled that way) come around with a pitcher 
and pour it into your glass if you ask. Or, in the case of a side board, 
it is provided, even by donation, as a beverage available to the general 
populace (assuming only folks of age are allowed to consume). My 
understanding is that this case violates the general SCA insurance 
provisions and is therefore not allowed.

So, the Alcohol Fairy (yes Charlie Brown, he is real) magically deposits 
17 gallons of spiced wine in the kitchen for my next feast. Am I allowed 
to make it available to the feast participants in general (if of legal age)?

Aoghann