Beauport Bob

Perhaps a "pat on the back" or "speakeasy" forum for people to brag about themselves and others press, awards, product sightings etc...? Maybe I'm taking the bait, but, I'm not really crazy up for this one. Giving access and even endorsement to heavy self promoters is not worth the time on this forum. Let that occur on the shelf talkers and facebook.

Will, Interesting. WG? Does that mean the tax on ABV is higher let's say on a flavored Vodka at 35% than on a clear spirit of 40%?

Jedd, I respect that you have done the research. Many do not. I also respect Jimmy C.C. The big concern for me is that we understand, be it 50 gallons or 500 gallons reserve, maintaining a constant temperature of the condenser coolant to be introduced to the condensor is the goal. Easier to do with a larger volume. Less volume, less control, and faster running of coolant through the condensor, less pickup of heat, more chilling, more energy $. But bottom line, we use what we have available. It remains for us that we do not chill but recycle the heat to other parts of our operation. I also do look forward to reading Damon or others answer to your original request.

I enjoy haveing subjects pop up occasionally, with new info, and we do all grow at different rates, but have you searched other threads in this forum on this subject. It will be healthier. Ie: for 150 gallon still you may use up to 300 gallons on your condensor. 50 gallons recycled will not do it as you may spend more energy chilling to a consistant start temp..... well, it is all explained in previous threads.

Charles, I would dearly enjoy learning. Thanks.

3 times fast: Three witches in a ditch in Ipswich. If one witch twitched, which witch twitched in the ditch in Ipswich? Did I meet you at Kappy's "Taste of New England" last month? Come over for a cup'a sometime. Bob

Hello FrEwing. I wholley agree on the giveaways of having little return. We cannot match the big brands on that, and it only escalates. But we do have items like the golf towels in our store. They Sell! We market them as Bar towels, boat, beach and lounge chair towels. Our major use is in our gift baskets. We let the customer walk through the store, Tee's, Hats, coasters,Shot and taste glasses, etc and create their own basket. We assemble and up-charge. there is our Direct Return. Then again we sell "Sou'westers", those yellow hats that the Gorton's Fisherman wears with his "slickers". Rubberizing sailcloth was a big industry for us at one time. Also, Curtis, maybe on the golf balls we can be "held up" by on-line sellers. But the towels, a local Mom & Pop sports store that has embroider machine should be able to get those decent towels and embroider for under $7 after set-up charge. With little minimums. And that one time set-up should be good for all items, shirts, etc. Our guy in Beverly does them for that. And no shipping. We always get internet prices and bring then downtown to see if they will match. Do the best we can to buy locally. Cheers,Bob

D.D., thanks. I did not realize that. , Bob

Yup, about a year. Last 4th of July? For the parades?

With all the above, a couple of years ago I got a C.I.P. cart. It lessens the exposure to accidental contact with the chem's. It creates a secure loop. Heats water to above 180 easily. I feel confident you have the skill to make one. Gotta go help with our 4th July parades Float now.

Then we go back to sanitation and infestation, as in a popular recent thread. 500 gallons, producing at an industrial rate? Look into a jacked mixing tanks. You'll save in the long run. Trident Welding was doing some Tube in Shell apparatus, if your water is cheap enough to work with.

So, Clarity! I thought we were your only "Sweetheart" distillery. You are courting others? Just joking. Look froward to seeing you again soon. Bob.

Yes, nice connect. Thank you Will. I wonder if you were to utilize this document, be prepared for confused conversation regarding British Proof/volume ratio. Whether involved or not. Was the old Sikes scale used here? 7/4 instead of 8/4 ? Just saying, be prepared for the one person who may have a little knowledge when using British written papers. Or am I the dangerous one with little knowledge? BTW: I believe they are now on the % scale as the EU is. Cheers

Brian, I thank you also for the info. Good luck Coop.

Be careful. Are the rolls, open ended seals vs capseals, legal to use in the US? Just asking.

Colin, you do fine work and in a responsible fashion. That article was 2.5 years ago at least. Things have tighted up considerably since then.

Our space gets cool to about just below 50 f. We cover open fermenters with food grade plastic wrap. We end up peeling back to vent a little.

A shipment that looks like they need a rinse? Other than dust particles which you may air blow out, for bottles shipped in cartons, then you have a problem with your bottle supplier. I hope we are talking about commercial ventures here. Not your local Beer/Wine Hobby supplier who may be reselling used bottles and selling you essence to make your sweet liquers. You may read in several threads before this one, search on them, this subject that some bottles have a film on the outside to help protect the bottles if shipped in bulk. How many use a discarded distillate to pre-sanitize your bottles? Are these "what if's" or did you actually recieve a bulk shipment of dirty bottles. Let us know so we can all be on the look out.

Burk, Jesse previously posts as Trident Welding

JD and all, to clarify, my understanding of an SBA loan is not a loan or grant. It is a guarentee on payment of part or all of the loan by the Fed.Gov't. The money is lent by an approved lending institution, with the usual (collateral,clean history, repayment potential,etc.)credit demands on the borrower. Usually a commercial bank or a Savings & Loan type institution. There is a lot, a lot, of work to be approved, especially in an uncommon industry. Congrats to Curtis and others who have gone this route. You must have found a very excited, intellegent, and understanding loan officer to represent you to the process. A toast to him/her. Cheers, Bob

J'ESP, please do not shut "Will" off. He is a nice guy and a valuable asset to the forum. Sometimes what is written and thought does not read in the same mannor. Also, You did say all comments were welcome. Congratulations for entering the field.

I think some that know more than I would recommend doing the two mash ins then add the yeast. But, I imagine if you are top loading (splashing) into the fermentation tank you may happily introduce some additional oxygen. Keep an eye on the temperature and ph difference between the two.

Robot says "Warning Will Robinson"... States laws first on formation. Self propriatorship, Partnership, Straight Corp, C-Corp, S-Corp, Limited Liability Corp, etc, these are all "allowable" setups through IRS code. That does not mean all states regard them the same. Always, Always, Always look at your own States laws on formation first along with the Federal IRS CODE. (Normally) you do your business formation in your State. Some advantages of each formation tool at the federal level can be a disadvantage at the state level. This also plays to each individual investor as stated earlier. Regards, (also former commercial lender) Bob

Dave, check out the bottle sparges' pictures in GW Kent or St Pats of Texas catalogs. It will give you a good idea how to build. Note: the bottle "finish" is actually below the apparatus surface to insure the particles blow away and not collect for the next blow.

We were giving the out selectivly, as we self distribute. We did not care much about usage until we realized they were being used mostly for beer customers. That extra condensation shortened there life quite a bit. We did have one owner say "we are all out and we really need more". People do have gaul. We had given him 2 packages prior. I could see them, unopened, next to packages of Heineken, and Sam Adams' coasters. He never uses them. We stopped handing them out by the package and currently use them only at tasting events and as freebies out of our retail store. Giving shot glasses away? Wouldn't that eat a big part of the margin?