As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Barrel’’ means 31 gallons. (2) ‘‘Brewer’’ means a manufacturer of malt beverages. (3) ‘‘Case’’ means a box or receptacle containing not more than 288 ounces of malt beverages on the average. History. — Code 1933, § 5A-4101, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1573, § 1; Ga. L. 2017, p. 406, § 7/SB 85. The 2017 amendment, effective Sep- tember 1, 2017, added paragraph (1); and redesignated former paragraphs (1) and (2) as present paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively. 3-5-2. Determination as to when possession occurs.