Beer Tax Act (1918)

The Beer Tax Act of 1918 was a law enacted in the United States that imposed a federal excise tax on beer production. It was part of broader efforts to generate revenue during World War I by taxing alcohol. The law set specific tax rates based on the amount of beer produced, affecting breweries and consumers. This legislation marked an early attempt by the federal government to regulate and tax alcohol, influencing beer prices and production practices. It laid groundwork for future alcohol taxation policies, although it faced criticism from brewers and consumers alike.