Seagrams Escapes alcohol policy

[MouseinMelbourne]

Does anyone have experience with the onboard alcohol policy and how it relates to Seagrams Escapes? I’m assuming it’s allowed, but the alcohol content is pretty low so I didn’t know if the quantity permitted was higher than beer and wine. Yes, I will call DCL eventually, just wondering if anyone’s already had the experience.

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[Maggie'sMom]

Does anyone have experience with the onboard alcohol policy and how it relates to Seagrams Escapes? I’m assuming it’s allowed, but the alcohol content is pretty low so I didn’t know if the quantity permitted was higher than beer and wine. Yes, I will call DCL eventually, just wondering if anyone’s already had the experience.

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It depends on who the screener is when you check in at the port. The alcohol policy specifies beer or wine. I believe these are malt beverages which could put it in the beer category and allow you 6 of them, but the screener could also tell you they aren't beer and not allow them at all. And no, you can't take on more than 6 just because they have lower alcohol content than beer.

 

[BlueRibbon]

So funny, we just went on a cruise, and this past weekend while at Sam's we saw the Seagram's Escapes and thought to myself "Wouldn't this have been awesome on the cruise!!!"

 

[MouseinMelbourne]

Ok, so max of 6. That’s ok. I’ll still check in with DCL to be sure. Thanks!

 

[MomOTwins]

There was a recent post here about malt beverages. Going back through past posts, there was at least one report of Smirnoff Ice (similar kind of drink) being confiscated. There were also reports of people getting malt beverages on board, though whether that was because a DCL agent specifically permitted it or just wasn't paying attention and thought it was beer is unclear. The official policy is only beer, wine, and champagne are allowed, so YMMV.

 

[T & R]

Does anyone have experience with the onboard alcohol policy and how it relates to Seagrams Escapes? I’m assuming it’s allowed, but the alcohol content is pretty low so I didn’t know if the quantity permitted was higher than beer and wine. Yes, I will call DCL eventually, just wondering if anyone’s already had the experience.

Would say it depends on the screener at security. Both federal law and Florida law define beer as an alcoholic beverage of up to 6% alcohol content. So since Seagram's Escapes have a 3.2% alcohol content which is above the 0.5% alcohol content but below the 6% alcohol content, then it would be a safe bet that it would be defined under the beer category and not wine. So you would be allowed the policy limit of 6. Doesn't matter if the bottle is 1% alcohol or 6% alcohol, one bottle would be defined as one beer under both federal and state law, so you would be limited to six total bottles per DCL policy. I would go with federal law since we are talking about a port of entry that would fall within federal jurisdiction, like an airport. But once again, totally up to security screener's discretion. Federal law does not require beer to be fermented from barley and can be produced from "any substitute thereof" to include ale, porter, stout, sake or similar products containing at least one-half of one percent or more of alcohol but less than 6%.

I see what you're saying for example: Escapes are 3% alcohol content, so if a beer is defined as up to 6%, I should be able to carry on 12 Escapes. No, it doesn't work that way. One bottle of 3% alcohol content Escapes would be defined as one beer by law.

Sources: 27 CFR Part25, Florida Title XXXIV Sec. 563.01, Internal Revenue Code, Federal Alcohol Administration Act

 

[lanejudy]

DCL rules don't go into detail as to percent alcohol content. Anyone one the phone is likely to quote you the policy as written -- 6 bottles of beer OR 2 bottles of wine or champagne. It really is going to depend on the security screener at the time you board -- they may allow 6 (like a beer) or they may confiscate it. They really don't get into 6 bottles of A = 4 bottles of B = 2 bottles of C: too much math for the policy. Beer, wine and champagne are definitely allowed, malt beverages are more of a gray area due to lack of definition by the policy.

Enjoy your cruise!

 

[Maggie'sMom]

Doesn't matter if the bottle is 1% alcohol or 6% alcohol, one bottle would be defined as one beer under both federal and state law, so you would be limited to six total bottles per DCL policy. I would go with federal law since we are talking about a port of entry that would fall within federal jurisdiction, like an airport. But once again, totally up to security screener's discretion.

While I agree with you that the limit is 6, if they are allowed at all, Federal and State law doesn't have any impact here. The DCL alcohol policy is all that matters. They specify beer or wine/champagne. And while some screeners won't think twice about allowing these, some may not allow it. The OP won't know for sure until they arrive at the port security check.

 

[scgustafson]

Does anyone have experience with the onboard alcohol policy and how it relates to Seagrams Escapes? I’m assuming it’s allowed, but the alcohol content is pretty low so I didn’t know if the quantity permitted was higher than beer and wine. Yes, I will call DCL eventually, just wondering if anyone’s already had the experience.

https://www.seagramsescapes.com/flavors/

Not allowed as it is neither beer nor wine, which are the only two forms of alcohol allowed onboard in the correct quantities and volumes. Have seen plenty of non-beer bottled and canned alcoholic drinks confiscated at security.

 

[T & R]

Federal and State law doesn't have any impact here. The DCL alcohol policy is all that matters. They specify beer or wine/champagne.

I agree with you but if you have a policy on beer, you have to define what beer is in order to clear up any confusion. Currently the only definition is found under federal and state law. As it is now, it appears the policy is defined and interpreted by Joe Bananahead the security screener. If someone really pushed the issue with DCL, DCL would not reference Mr. Bananahead but instead would reference what beer is per the law. Otherwise you would have your 7th can of rootbeer confiscated and other random silliness. When challenged, I'm sure there is a go to standard they use other than security guy said so. The standard would be the legal definition of beer because that standard is beyond reproach since it's defined by law and not subject to interpretation.