As used in this chapter:
“Alcohol” means the product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whether rectified or diluted, whatever may be the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol. It does not include denatured alcohol or wood alcohol.
“Alcoholic liquor” means and includes alcohol, spirits, and every liquid or solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, except wine or beer, and capable of being consumed as a beverage by a human being.
“Beer” means a beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or concoction of barley, or other grain, malt and hops in water, and includes, among other things, beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and the like.
“Spirits” means any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation, mixed with water or other substance in solution and includes brandy, rum, whiskey, gin or other spirituous liquors, and such liquors when rectified, blended or otherwise mixed with alcohol or other substances.
“Wine” means any alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of the natural contents of fruits, or vegetables, containing sugar, including such beverages when fortified by the addition of alcohol or spirits, as defined in this section.
(Ord. O-9108-1200-37, § 1, passed 8-20-1991)