grehorst

Curious- is the Gin forum the only one you're having a problem with?

OK, the "No Topics Found" seems to be fixed. Let me know if you're still getting the 10340 error please.

Thanks,

Guy

Made some adjustments, let me know if you're still having problems.

Can you give more specifics of the problems you're having? Which forums work, which don't? Perhaps try logging out and then log back in to gain access to posts?

In it's current version, the board will not send new topic notifications to you via email. Until fixed, please visit often and click on the "View New Content" button on the upper right to see new posts.

We have added some new forums including the oft requested spirit specific forums. If there are any additional forums you would like to see ad your request to this thread...

No reason you couldn't use them as long as you meet all the TTB requirements for labeling. My guess is that they aren't in use here due to the cost. The only one I've had in my possession had a $300 bottle of scotch inside.

Is peat produced in North America and if so, where?

This is something I've got on my ever growing list of experiments. I believe most peat sold in this country comes from Canada, but we have quite a few peat bogs in southeast WI. Anyone experimenting with peat from a garden center should use caution as a lot of it is blended with manure and/or soil.

Google the Cedarburg Bog (located about 10 mi from my home) for some good geographic and geologic info. Peat is considered a bit of an environmental preservation issue and WI doesn't allow you to harvest it on public land. Fortunately if we do get around to experimenting with it I have a brother in law who works for a soil co. that owns a bog.

My understanding is that peat harvested for Scotch is primarily a decaying grass- Heather which is not found in our bogs. This likely means we wouldn't get the same flavors found in Scotch (not to mention no salt water within 1000 miles of here too).

We are in the process of upgrading the forums. Some new features will be added and there may be occasional disruption. Please stand by...

where are they? Thats it, come on bill make me an admin!!!

They're coming, I'm waiting for the host to upgrade software first (should be any day now). If you (or anyone) are interested in being an admin PM me so we can discuss. I'd love to have the help- hard to keep up while trying to run a distillery too!

I think insurance companies tend to use your SIC code, so if you're a distillery, microbrewery rates likely won't apply. I think the best you can do is hire in areas unrelated to product production and get competitive quotes. Insurers see inherent danger from high proof alcohol and like to charge accordingly.

There has been a lot of discussion on and off the forums about some new categories. I'm about to add some later this week and am open to your ideas and suggestions. For instance we will be adding product specific forums such as Whiskey, Gin, Rum, Herbal, etc...

Perhaps a "pat on the back" or "speakeasy" forum for people to brag about themselves and others press, awards, product sightings etc...?

Post suggestions here or PM me.

Guy

Okay, so there's some interest. But no one has really answered the other questions.

What's wrong with simply doing it in this forum? (Sorting it out from other topics might be easier to focus.)

Would a collaboration with one of the cidermakers groups make sense to you?

I was asked about moderating a separate forum. But 1) I dislike duplicating effort and 2) I've tried to start cidermakers forums several times, without success. At the time, cidermakers weren't web-active.

I can set up an apple brandy specific forum on here. Should it be a "brandy" forum? or should we establish fruit specific brandy forums? What about other spirit specific forums? Bourbon, malt, rum, other ideas?

Has anyone found a 1/4 oz pourer to make the sampling easier? Have done some searching on the net and can't find a measured pourer that small.

Thanks

Kent

Kent,

We had some. The company we had bought from no longer lists that size. I'm guessing they discovered what we did- they just weren't very good. Sometimes you'd get 1/4oz other times you'd get 3/4oz. We were/are more accurate free pouring (with a little practice).

This issue is under legal review. I will not pull this post, but if anyone receives any correspondence regarding this issue please private message me. This thread and topic is closed.

Great to have you back Ralph!!

Good day all. As snug as we are in our current facility for variouse reasons we are looking to relocate our distillery, still within our community. I believe some of you have already done so. Do any members have insight on what the best avenue through TTB would be. Timeline? Pitfalls? Advice?

Thanks for your help.

Bob Ryan

We did this. Before I signed a lease I had our local TTB guy visit the new space to ensure it was going to be doable. Security is their main concern.

We were out of production for about 3 months, but had built up quite a bit of stock (3 months worth) which our distributor took in before we suspended our permit for the old location.

After I received an informal review of our plan from our TTB field specialist I signed the lease and we began buildout (which took about 5 months total). We then worked with our TTB contact in Cincinnati who made sure we knew what had to be updated, and once updated kept a lookout for our applications. You will need to update your permits, bonds and all supporting info. Relatively painless with some planning ahead but it did take some time- they won't put you at the top of their stack, you'll have to wait just like you did for your initial permit.

Good luck!

Another option is the ABUS 83/50. This is what our local locksmith recommended after showing him the specs. He keyed them all the same and set them to capture the key.

Southwest Wax has been a good supplier for us. Phone is on their contact page, Gary Latto is a good guy to talk to.

http://www.southwestwax.com

We use reinforced packaging tape to make a tear tab and wrap around the top of the bottle and bottom of the bartop. We don't do it enough to justify buying 5 miles of tear strip.

To the Administrator,

I was looking at the links under the interested in distilling post and found the available here link for the ttb to out of date. They have moved the information you were directing us to. Just thought you should know.

Rick

Thanks, I have updated the link.

We sell for $1 more than the highest price charged by most area liquor stores. Our liquor customers are pleased with that. We also charge $3 for a tasting flight, but give the purchaser a $3 off coupon on one bottle. Again, local stores are fine with that- they recognize the marketing value of us selling while people are visiting and know people aren't going to come to us just to buy a bottle or two.

This is very interesting from the standpoint that this is one of the things the so called CARE act (HR1161) was supposed to allow- states to override federal alcohol regulation. I'm no lawyer but it seems if challenged under current laws CA could be in violation of the Commerce Clause? Passage of the CARE act could result in any state setting their own class & type, label and even formulation requirements.

See this post and contact your house members-

http://adiforums.com...?showtopic=1760

Denver, that's interesting. Next time I'm at Bev Mo I'll ask my rep about proof they allow, or just look to see if they sell Bacardi 151.

I believe Denver may have been referring to On-premise national chains.

May I suggest we disable "guest" posting access?

Gwydion, I don't believe guests have posting ability on any of the forums. Send me a link if you see any examples of this happening.

Submitted online by ourselves. I think the current TTB line is 90 days (saw that on their site too)- they are trying to get people in the mindset to plan ahead and not come down on them if it takes a while. In the past we were typically getting approvals (or rejections) in about two weeks.