§ 78823 Brandy Definition Standards

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•Brandy is a type of alcohol made from grapes or leftover grape stuff.
•It's made by fermenting and then distilling the grape juice or mash.
•The distillation process must not exceed 170 degrees proof.

Example

You buy a bottle of grape brandy at the store.

This drink is called brandy because it's made from grapes and was distilled the right way, not too strong.

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§ 78823 Brandy Definition Standards

“Brandy” means an alcoholic distillate or a mixture of distillates obtained from the fermented juice, mash, or wine of whole, sound, ripe grapes or from the residue thereof, distilled at not over 170 degrees proof. (Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 597, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2006.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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brandy distillation

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California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 78823.

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