Zac Triemert

I am in complete support of the proposed excise tax legislative change and am willing to help however I can. Thank you, Zac Triemert Co-President The Solas Distillery 17070 Wright Plaza Omaha, NE 68130 403-763-8868

It's been a frustrating day. The State Fire Marshal gave us his blessing on our distillery more than a year ago, but somehow the City Fire Marshal over-rides his authority (??) and basically told us 'NO'. After many drafts of discussion on our production and storage, he said that we could continue the conversation if we can show that 40% alcohol by volume is a "combustible liquid" and not a "flammable liquid". I've had to scrap the idea of storing any barrels on-site; off-site will have to do. The definition of a "combustible liquid" according to the International Fire Code (2003) is a "liquid having a closed cup flash point at or above 100F (38C)". Questions: Does anyone have an MSDS that shows the flash point on 40% abv spirits at 100F or above? Is there any other source that shows this? Thanks, Zac Zac Triemert Co-President The Sòlas Distillery Omaha, NE

Rusty, Thanks for the help! Zac

Our Fire Marshal would like to see an MSDS for the spirits that we are going to store in an oak barrel, about 130 proof. Does anyone have a source for an MSDS for spirits at this alcohol concentration? Thanks, Zac Triemert The Solas Distillery Omaha, NE