Have you heard of homebrewing? Homebrewing is the process of brewing beer on a small scale for personal, non-commercial purposes. It also tastes better when its homemade. 
i've never heard of it. how do they brew beer at home?
They uses stills and machines used to boil and ferment different fruits and vegetables, Back in ancient times Laws against making alcohol were actually enacted and repealed between the Zhou and Ming dynasties. So homebrewing has a long history.