JoshGreenDoor

Looks great. What's the total wattage, and what proof can you achieve?

Hey All!

We're working on our First ADA distributor contract. An ADA in Michigan is an Authorized Distribution Agent. They are the only people we can sell to and use to distribute our product. This particular ADA also functions as a broker and helps sell / promote the product. That is while you'll see those numbers split out. 

As we navigate this, we'd love some feedback and are willing to share some numbers to benefit the whole.

I see the ADA Fee's being in the right ballpark, but maybe a little high.

As for Broker Fee's, It seems high. Is anyone else seeing this high of a fee?

Really curious how the commercial juicer works, I'm sure as are the other direct immersion still owners around the country. Keep us posted!

Any plate chillers, or chiller system?

Need some help finding a t-cork closure that fits the O-I imperial.

The top needs to be 41-42MM

The cork diameter needs to be ~24mm.

Natural or synthetic.

We're wax dipping and what it to look like the attached...

O-I_Covet-Imperial_0750ml_3203-042-LA01_LS-4201.pdf

Artisan Still Design recommends a wort chiller for batches 300 gallons or larger. It cuts cooling time considerably.

Whats this chiller cost from ASD? Seems like a solid design, and effective for most start-up distilleries.

Thats awesome to hear the forum can supply more than just information! Cheers

Hey Jeremy,

Still available?

Really cool set up of stills and condensers. Would love to get out there and tour it.

Thanks for the post

This topic hits hard. Its very frustrating having so many people committed to being a Distillery, and producing their own product. And at the same time, so many money driven corporations and said "craft distilleries" buying bulk whiskeys, and hiding the facts.

They make every attempt to hide the truth, and put the bare minimum on the product.

I would say from my experience being a millennial, is that even most millennials have no idea this "smoke and mirrors" is happening. Even if they read the label, they don't truly understand the difference.

My $0.02

Cheers

Josh

Super cool stuff Zach. Cool to meet the buy behind the brand, and a neat story on your involvement.

Cheers and glad to see Black Button is doing well.

Cheers

Josh

GD

Hey all we're on the hunt for a four or six bottle volume metric filler. Mori seems to be too high-priced for us and GW Kent is out of stock for another four weeks.

If you want to upgrade now would be a good time we will take a 4-6 spout filler off your hands

Cheers,

Josh at Green Door Distilling

Hey James. Sent you a couple emails about the tanks. Also, any chance you'd fabricate larger sizes maybe 60-75 gallon?

Cheers,

Russell Finex we just got a price update. $37,000 with a price increase coming in Feb. Really...... we laughed.

Thanks for being so open and willing to take on the task. Theres definitely a shortage of information out there for new distillers and small start-up distilleries.

We got through with the same design. It works out great to have an F-1 with a B extension(tasting room) and an A-2 separated area(venue/private event space. No sprinklers and around 100p total occupancy load.

The primera seems that it would work, even with the tapered edges. The only issues might be the bottle guides. Probably wouldn't line up perfectly with the tapered edges.

Had anyone used the the take-a-label 3100r?? We have a square/round bottle and need a stamp style applicator.

This is a life saver! I've been researching Race because we're using the imperial by covet. Also, "squaround"...

@BraedenB, what was the price range for the take-a-label 3100?

Hey All,

Keeping our eye out for any stainless or poly conical tanks for fermentation. Useful volume of 250G+.

Any leads would be appreciated.

Cheers from Kalamazoo

Hey Paul, could you send me the engineering drawings for the 1000L tanks??

Thanks Irene. We'll be in touch about a labeling machine. We are currently all set with label design. Thanks!

Halbertspirits / patrick. Is there any more info on what you're selling?

Teton, Congrats on your success.

We started with all friends and family, and are working closely with our local credit unions now.

For our expansion planned in year 3, so far the credit unions/banks will loan the necessary money as long as our books are kept and we're showing growth and profit..

Obviously we're not there yet, but I'd encourage you to look into Credit Unions. They seem to be willing to help small businesses and take larger risks.

Thanks Everybody! Should have our Michigan MLCC license by the end of the month. Then we'll just be waiting on TTB.