Beauport Bob

Very sorry to hear of this. These are fine people that, unless the situation were quite serious, would never consider relocation. The distillery operation is well kept. The property is astounding. The legacy is pure. Good luck Arla and Julie.

Ralph, a day and a half without a response to this? What goes? I'm in. i'll be more than happy to do this as best I can, being a tenent, in an industrial park, and not a lot of wiggle room with local compliance. National Distillery Day or National Craft Distillery Day? If we have a logo, or branding, that would add to the legitimacy. Nothing fancy or with too much thought.

Or.. call Jess "MadeinMaine" at www.tridentwelding.com He can guide you.

Personally, I'm not a big fan of hired mercenaries. Leon, whatever you decide, before you execute an agreement, bring it to the one friend you think is a selfish, opportunistic, snake in the grass. See how he/she can take your agreement and twist it to overwhelmingly his advantage to point out where the weak points are. You will soon see how no agreement is both functional and perfect. Must: a termination factor. Include tight periodic performance reviews and not only a success tier, but a failure tier also. It is up to you to set the goals and expenses. I have seen these product ambassadors work three or four brands at a time. You do not want to pay travel, etc, for them to sell another product. I agree with Scott, you are top rep. But you are also the last to get paid.

Dave & Denver, We have been using that saying for centuries. I think the fuller version will satisfy both your thoughts. A rising tide does lift all boats, except for those stoved in.(with holes). Read into it what you will.

Bill, You have friends up my way near Gloucester, MA, do you not?

I took my post down after reading your concurrent posts on other threads. Glad you did not mention your "Friends" name. And no, I do not think it "gives" you the opportunity. Doing you this favor he is at risk unless the results and disposal are reported properly. Not trying to be a curmudgeon. I just see too much casual and slanted interpretation of the rules these days rather than the strict compliance the early distillers had to work with. From here, sometimes less said is better. That aside, good luck with your project and I do look forward to hearing the results of your label issue. Cheers, Bob

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4. make cuts and bring up to 140 ABV cut back to 100-120 abv For apple jack cut to 90% abv with apple juice & cinnamon sticks Curtis, Am I reading this correctly? 140 ABV?

Curtis, congrats on your event. I hope you had a good time. How about those LUPEC ladies! They tend to have fun wherever they go.

We recently, as many of you have, recieved an email from a blogger C. Williamson, Microshiner. Soliciting Ad revenue. I know we all recieve these many times over. What is curiouse to me is that all current reference on this blog is copied off ADI, google map, Distillers Magazine, etc., Does AdI care? Does ADI benefit financially from this, I hope? If ADI has influence on this, I really do not want to be referenced as a "MicroShiner". There is another thread on that subject. We all spend too much on license and Compliance to be known as Shiners. I guess that is what really is bothering me. And of course I agree we all know it is my choice to be or not to be involved with this, that really is not my question.

Scott you are very correct. SID's are not nature based. We ended up quite a longer time than planned for both our rum and rye. Another mention on still runs, 2 a day or 3 a day, weather 4 hrs or not, our subsequent runs are slightly shorte because the still is hot. Allow for pot cooling time before subsequent runs. You do not want to install alcohol bearing mash into a hot pot. At best, you will lose Alc%. At worst.....Flash.

I saw your post today. You sound (write) as if you are excited. Good. Also, Weekends, I hope you will learn that is where most of you effort as a business owner is spent after you make terrific spiritous beverages.

The author should be aware craft distilling has enlivened an othewrwise boring and stagnant industry. Craft distilling has forced "Big Al" to raise their game. How much Rye Whiskey was on shelves before Mr. Maytag's effort? What is now happening with even the standards, Honey in Whiskey, Different (LOCAL) Gins, Absenthe, not to speak of the undistinguished so called spiced products that were develpoed decades ago to work with the phospherous in the colas. They are now learning to respect consumers choice and launching upgraded products. And are they not touting "Quick" aging process in some of their new products? There is now a big entry to this distilling world of investor types rather than passionate artisans. And maybe they are woking the angles a little too sharply. I'll admit I got into craft distilling to show people in Eastern Massachusetts that you can do something more. Manufacturing was 65% of jobs when I was a kid. Now, about 15%. The perentage of manufacturing Beverage Alcohol in this country verses consumption... "Fugget abowd it".. The Author should get some education on the history of rum. British and European Rum at a time was mostly made in Massachusetts, Newburyport's "Caldwells" and Medford's "Old Medford". There were actually 73 or so Distilleries on the Mystic River at one time, as part of the Trade Triangle. How can you properly bake a bean (Bean Town, Boston) without Molasses? When reading articles like this I just need to remember Craft brewers motto, "It isn't that you do not like beer, you just have not met the beer you like".

Otis, I will stay away from the 40 hours bit. But accept the responses as light hearted. Your question on 2 secondary tanks. Perhaps one for working into, while you are working off the other. Toggling back and forth.

I agree with points brought up by both "Max Action" and Paul. But I think the issue is that this industry is going through some gwowing pains. It is getting crowded. Too many getting in too quickly. It is historically accurate to think there will be a shake out event. It may be something tragic or it may be that TTB will get deeper into equipment approval or something like that. That recent television series didn't help any either. And by the way, Paul, If I say something to raise your fur can I also get an invite to "eat big suppers and taste good whiskey"? Sounds like a good trip. I used to go to McDowell County, W Va. Same lattitude as you. Good eats there. Was Homer Hickam, NASA rocket engineer, a redneck?

Couple of things. We did the trailer load thing a couple of times. We found better overall value in partial loads, so maybe don't fret so much. Anyone in your area using the same bottle? They will be having the same issues and should be willing to share even if it costs you an extra nickle to get them on board. Split a shipment with them. Be more concerned with the actual cost to your door. You can think you are doing well saving 8 or 9 cents here or there, but when you get the freight bill it can kill you. Keep your deals clean. Example: "don't worry, commit to the trailer load and we will warehouse for you" You will end up paying storage and penalties on untimely draws along with delivery fees. And speaking of clean, as another distiller has experienced, keep your trucking clean.Especially rural guys who bid their loads on line, You do not want your bottles shipped in a truck which is also carrying something with an odor, good or bad. Waterloo was good to us at startup. Waterloo, United, Universal do well for us now. edit: I corrected my spelling, BR

In the USA, Bouncing around on your technique? Remember your recipe approval. Can you do a mix of the approved techniques? Compound, infuse, vapor, etc.

Scott & Charles, nicely written. I would also add getting a blank application for a DSP and see where that leads you. TexasT, Where ever you go, it doesn't matter what you see. Most of these operators know better. They do what fits their operation best. After you become familiar with both the CFR and the related forms, and also again with you particular states regs and forms, you will see the connectivity with the theory of "tax expectation" and the actual "tax liabilty". I might be talking about your processing bond and warehouse bonds.

Todd, Will molasses be diluted? Will it be heated? If not you will need a big diameter hose to get the product through. I'm sure you cosidered using gravity. As you have seen, it is the most reliable for us.

Check the recent batch of posting put up by "Ralph at Tuthilltown" they will address a lot of your questions and you can reread older postings. Thanks Ralph.

Brad, we even have came across this with "applied ceramic label" (ACL) printing. I do not know what is the cause, too much ink, not enough heat, whatever. Perhaps one of the bottle decrators will explain. Hopefully we find them during our filling process. Just water alone will melt it, in your hands. EDIT: I only have come across less than a dozen or so over a trailer load

Rick, I will look forward to checking daily for your posts.

Everyone to their own, but, I am curious. Can I ask why one would want a "copper replacement for the stainless condenser that came with our 60 Gallon Prototype still". Do you think decorative? Or is there a direct purpose?

Seahawk, interesting. You are right. Looks like their address may have been hijacked. In the past I have visited the correct site several times and have had contact with them at "Barrels and racks". The Phone number is correct if you feel need to contact them.