robowop Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Hi There, In my recent zone change amendment for a micro distillery, one major point of opposition is the black sludge/fungus that grows around major distilleries in the world. I'm not really even sure how to argue this point, but I have no evidence of this happening on a micro distilling level. Do you guys have any experience with how to calm the public regading these opinions? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robowop Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 Just now, robowop said: Hi There, In my recent zone change amendment for a micro distillery, one major point of opposition is the black sludge/fungus that grows around major distilleries in the world. I'm not really even sure how to argue this point, but I have no evidence of this happening on a micro distilling level. Do you guys have any experience with how to calm the public regading these opinions? Thanks! Forgot to add the wiki link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baudoinia_compniacensis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silk City Distillers Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Average gas station would probably spill more E85 fuel than you would lose distillate in a year. If it's not a problem around gas stations, I fail to see why it would be a problem at your facility. The amount of ethanol lost to evaporation in the massive rickhouses is probably more than you will sell as product in a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silk City Distillers Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 The key is to accept their concern as valid, and communicate this, but show how it would not apply given your scale. To wholesale dismiss a concern as not real, that's asking for a problem. Find the ethanol loss estimates of the big rickhouses where this is a problem, and compare that to what your annual production is. People are smart, they'll see the amount of ethanol loss to create a problem is orders of magnitude greater than is being discussed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robowop Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 3 hours ago, Silk City Distillers said: The key is to accept their concern as valid, and communicate this, but show how it would not apply given your scale. To wholesale dismiss a concern as not real, that's asking for a problem. Find the ethanol loss estimates of the big rickhouses where this is a problem, and compare that to what your annual production is. People are smart, they'll see the amount of ethanol loss to create a problem is orders of magnitude greater than is being discussed. Great advice! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyspirits Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 17 hours ago, robowop said: n my recent zone change amendment for a micro distillery, one major point of opposition is the black sludge/fungus that grows around major distilleries in the world. Someone has had too much time on their hands. Where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robowop Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 1 hour ago, indyspirits said: Someone has had too much time on their hands. Where are you located? LOL i agree. I'm located in Toronto Canada, and building the distillery a little east of here in a rural town. There have been several complaints ranging from the black fungus, fire concerns, butyic acid smells and pollution concerns. I just want to be prepared to debunk these issues come next week when I have the town hall meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyspirits Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 1 hour ago, robowop said: There have been several complaints ranging from the black fungus, fire concerns, butyic acid smells and pollution concerns. I just want to be prepared to debunk these issues come next week when I have the town hall meeting. These kind of complaints really boil my piss. When people don't understand they fear -- the old NIMBY argument. Infuriating. Best of luck in addresses their (generally) baseless concerns. We're all pulling for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robowop Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 51 minutes ago, indyspirits said: These kind of complaints really boil my piss. When people don't understand they fear -- the old NIMBY argument. Infuriating. Best of luck in addresses their (generally) baseless concerns. We're all pulling for you! Thanks so much. This is why I love the distillers and brewers of the world. We all are in support of each other. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mendodistilling Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 This is a microbe all over LOUISVILLE and has covered the town, it got national attention bc mainly there are massive distilleries right in the downtown area. If I remember the article I saw, it was more geared towards the injustice of people affected than that it existed. Where the distilleries like Heavens hill I believe are located, it's predominately low income and people felt voiceless when everything was covered in this black mold that grows in benches, cars, trees, etc. In Cognac, France, I saw the same thing. It was all over the old cellar houses. The only reason I bring this up is that I've noticed in France they are very concerned about these kinds of things and I would imagine there is research out there for your case to be argued. I understand it is black but doesn't have a health risk. Hopefully maybe a google search about remy Martin or Hennessy and the name of the mold may prove fruitful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now