(a) |
be produced by the alcoholic fermentation of wort prepared from starch and sugar containing raw materials with or without the addition of potable water; |
(b) |
except where expressly provided otherwise by regulation— |
(i) |
be flavoured with hops or hop products; |
(ii) |
be produced in such a manner that at least 35 per cent of the fermentable extract of the wort is derived from malted barley or malted wheat; and |
(c) |
be produced in such a manner that it is of a prescribed class and complies with the prescribed requirements for the class concerned. |
(2) |
Beer shall not contain a particular prescribed substance to a greater extent than that prescribed. |
(3) |
No person shall, either before, during or after the alcoholic fermentation referred to in subsection (1)(a)— |
(a) |
add to or remove from the water, wort, raw materials or the beer produced therefrom or the hops or hop products, any substance other than a substance prescribed for this purpose; and |
(b) |
add or remove a substance prescribed under paragraph (a), otherwise than in accordance with the prescribed manner or conditions. |
[Section 6A inserted by section 5 of the Liquor Products Amendment Act, 2021 (Act no 8 of 2021), Notice No. 567 of GG45179, dated 17 September 2021 - effective 1 August 2023 as per Proclamation Notice 132 of 2023]