brandon8198

On 11/18/2023 at 6:38 PM, HopLot said:

Is this available?

On 11/18/2023 at 6:38 PM, HopLot said:

Is this available?

Yes 

On 11/18/2023 at 6:38 PM, HopLot said:

Is this available?

Yes this is. Sorry for the delayed response, been out for holidays. Please call me to discuss.

Brandon

707-217-0279

Peerless low pressure steam boiler for sale. Set up for Natural gas. We purchased this item used last year but never put it into operation. This boiler was only in operation for about 4 years. Here are some of the details:

• Peerless low pressure (15 PSI) steam boiler (Model #LC-06) manufactured in 2017. Disassembled and palletized on 3-pallets for shipping. 
• Exterior boiler components to include: condensate tank and pump, hi/low cutoffs, adjacent boiler piping and valves, and any other components previously fixed to the boiler for operation (not including long runs of boiler steam piping).

Unit is crated and ready for shipment. Buyer pays shipping cost. Priced to sell - $14,000!

Brand new 250 gallon steam heated Bridgetown still with 8 plate side column and gin basket. This still is still brand new and never put into operation. We bought this still with expansion plans but decided to go a different direction. Our loss, your gain. Here are the specs:

• 250 gallon craft pot still, boil pot solid copper dome head and upper sidewall, stainless steel lower insulated sidewall, 3" boil pot drain with BF valve, rotating boil pot CIP and CIP down arm, solid copper cylindrical helmet, 16" manway, VPRV safety valve, 2 sight glasses, 2 steam globe valves, hydrometer float hold with enclosed sight glass and thermometer, distillation unit vapor hard piping and valve assemblies and product condenser.
• Column podium mounting CIP arm, dephlegmator temp wells and thermometers.
• 8 side distillation plate column, dome bubble plate and downcomer, CIP ball, manual plate control with lever, column view port, solid copper column body.
• Gin basket with false bottom, CIP ball and hard piping.
• Digital variable speed agitator drive, 2 thermostatic cooling water control valves (condenser and dephlegmator)
• Reduced drive agitator with explosion proof C1D1 rated motor, hydrofiol impeller

Price: $80,000

Price Reduced! Need to Sell Fast!

-Buyer pays shipping cost

Still is currently located in Windsor, CA 

Inquiries can be directed to Brandon

750ml_claret_btl_spec.pdf

I know it’s a long shot, but we need approximately 100 new 53 gallon whiskey barrels (#3 or #4) char. 
 

Brandon

The still has been sold to a local distillery. Sorry for everyone who had interest.

****SOLD***

We are selling our 200L Arnold Holstein Cooper still (built in 2013). We are selling because we have upgraded to a larger size. She works perfectly, with some recent upgrades to the CIP plumbing (changed from brass compression fittings to triclover). 

It’s a Hybrid still with a 13 plate vodka column and a 4 plate side column. The side column can be ran open or with bubble caps engaged. The pot still is steam heated with a pear shaped helmet and 240V phase agitator. Both columns are equipped with dephlegmators and lights inside the bottom section of the columns. The columns sit on a stainless pedestal that has 3 stainless collection tanks for heads, hearts and tails. The still and columns are complete copped on the inside. It’s also equipped with CIP system and water collection tank.

She has produced award winning brandy, whiskey, gin and vodka. We hate to see her go! Lead times on these new are 8 months (that’s with fingers crossed).

Price is $65,000

The still has been disassembled and is ready for crating and shipment. The still is located in Windsor, CA 95492. Buyer is responsible for shipping and cost for crating (if needed).

Contact Brandon, Sonoma Brothers Distilling

Prospero GAI 601 GAI Labeler for sale. Made in 2016. Great condition and works great. We replaced this with a bottling line so we no longer need it. Will do front and back label applications and slightly tapered bottles. Will only do round bottles. 

Price is $3,000. Buyer will pay for shipping. Item location is Windsor, CA IMG_9476.HEICIMG_9474.HEICIMG_9475.HEICIMG_9477.HEIC

Call Brandon at (707)217-02 seven nine

Can I please get some pictures and specs. Thanks

brandon@sonomabrothersdistilling.com

TASTING ROOM ASSOCIATE

Job Description

Sonoma Brothers Distilling is a family owned and operated craft distillery, located in the heart of Sonoma County, and we’re looking for energetic men and women to staff our Tasting Room.  We are seeking an individual with an interest and passion for the craft industry; someone who is motivated, eager to learn, and excited to be part of a growing team.  Our Tasting Room Associate will work with both the Director of Operations and the Owner to host distillery tours and tastings, company events, as well as help increase our Spirit Club sign-ups and customer sales.  

 Job Description Details:

·     Provide the highest level of customer service to visitors by maintaining a positive, friendly, and helpful attitude at all times

·     Handles the opening and closing tasks of the Tasting Room

·     Able to effectively multi-task and remain calm in a fast pace environment

·     Able to prioritize and manage multiple groups and visitors while maintaining a friendly and inviting attitude 

·     Demonstrates excellent attention to detail across all job responsibilities

·     Maintains a clean, safe, and inviting Tasting Room environment

·     Knowledgeable on the history of spirits, our company spirits (as well as other local spirit companies), and the overall production process

·     Handles routine purchasing transactions, which include operating a cash drawer and the company’s Point of Sale system

·     Contributes to distillery sales and spirit club sign up goals

·     Assist in answering distillery phone calls and booking distillery reservations 

·     Help establish customer and business relationships to maintain referrals and repeat business

·     Ability to learn the company’s Spirit Club management software

·     Open to assisting with distillery events as needed

·     Open to participating at sponsored and promotional events off site as needed

·     Open to assisting other team members with tasks as needed

Qualifications:

·      Tasting room and POS experience recommended

·      Hospitality/sales experience recommended

·      Must be 21 years of age or older

·      Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds

·      Ability to stand, walk, and lift for up to 8 hours a day

·      Able to work weekends and some holidays

·      Able to have a flexible schedule

·     Possess High school diploma or equivalent

·     Participate in pre-employment drug screening

Type of work:

·     Part-Time - Saturdays and Sundays (possibly some Fridays)

Job Category:

·     Sales and Marketing

Salary Information:

·     $15-$18/hour depending on experience

·     Opportunity for additional hours, job promotion, and sales incentives 

***Interested applicants should send their resume to brandon@sonomabrothersdistilling.com***

Any questions contact Brandon Matthies - (707)217-0279

Our Sonoma County, California based craft distillery is looking for investors to take our business to the next level. We are located in the heart of the wine country with an established, well-followed brand. We have shown sales growth every year. We are looking for strategic partners/investors for increasing our sales team and for a potential relocation.

Further details can be obtained through request. Thank you.

Where are you located and who distilled and barrels the bourbon?

Curious if anyone has any experience with different types of Activated Carbon filter medias for filtering NGS/Vodka. We have used granular activated carbon for a while now and are looking to make our process easier without spending tens of thousands on a nice filter system. Something that is a little cleaner and easier setup.

One option we were looking at was a plate frame filter press and using activated carbon filter sheets. Wondering if anyone has experience on size and amount of sheets vs how much proof gallons of NGS/Vodka they will filter before changing. Will this be too expensive and if this process really gets the job done.

The other process is using code 7 Activated Carbon filters and housings. Again how many proof gallons per 30" filter and again will this process truly get the job done. I'm guessing this process would be more expensive, but not sure.

Cheers

Also I am a little confused on Part IV of the processing worksheet?? Can someone clarify when you would use this section and what the different sections mean:

Bulk spirits dumped into processing

Bottled - imported

Bottled (excluded bottled in bond and export)

Bottled in bond (exclude export)

Bottled for export

I had a few questions with the monthly TTB reports:

I am a little confused on where to document bulk spirits before they are made into gin. We make vodka first which goes from our production account and then gets deposited into our storage account before bottling.

When we need to make some gin we take some of the vodka from our storage tank and then redistill it into gin.

Do we show the spirits coming from our storage account back to production for redistillation? How would you show that on the production reports? If that is the case what happens when you make some of your cuts when you redistill it to make gin? You could technically be left with less proof gallons in the end.

Or do you keep the gin completely separate from the vodka storage tank and it still is technically in the production account until it is made in gin?

The hoses don't have any connections, it's just the hose. Any 1.5" hose barb connections will work. We are in Sonoma County, California. I can't seem to be able to add any photos for some reason. Feel free to call and I can discuss and send some photos. I am willing to work on on price if shipping is an issue.

Brandon

(707) 217-0279

I am selling two 13 foot sections (26 feet total) of brand new, never used 1.5" Glidetech Distillery Grade Spirit Hose. I can forward pictures if needed, for some reason they weren't uploading.

Asking $400 for both sections.

Brandon

Thanks. Just goes to show how rediculous the law is that prohibits California distilleries to sell bottles onsite.

In regards to California based Distilleries, can someone explain to me how some distilleries get around selling bottles at the distillery (ie - St. George/Hangar One). Im guessing that someone else owns a retail ABC license on their premisis and then they buy it from the distributor and sell it back to the consumer, but not sure. My understanding is that you can't own conflicting ABC licenses in California.

Thanks,

Brandon

Can someone explain the Pros and Cons of different ways of fermenting on Apples and Pears. We have the ability to have someone press the fruit for us and ferment on the juice. It is a little time intensive and have questions regarding flavor profiles of the distillate when fermented on the juice, in relation to fermenting with the apples in the mash. I'm am new to Brandy production and don't have much experience mashing the fruit.

We have the ability to pulverize the apples and add to our mash tank which is direct steam injection.

Can someone explain some processes for mashing on apples, rather than just using the pressed juice. As well as pros and cons for different techniques?

Cheers,

Brandon

Has anyone had any experience using a commercial descaler rather than a water softener for their steam boiler application? Pros/Cons? Just would rather not deal with the salt and wondering if descalers are a waste of time or not.

Thanks, Brandon

Does anyone have any experience with oversizing a boiler for their application. We sourced a boiler for our distillery which is about 3 times the minimum size requirement from the manufacturer. I was told that the application you are using it for (ie: running the still or heating a mash vessel) would only use as much as it needs. So is it correct that if we have an oversized boiler, the energy it uses and the cost for running it would be the same as a smaller boiler? It seemes to be basic physics, but I'm not sure?

Thanks,

Brandon

We are selling our brand new Crown Low pressure, Natural Gas Steam Boiler (Series24-06SG00R). We sourced it from a local supplier, but a mistake was made and it's too large for our operation. It comes disassembled and everything is new still in the box. The unit has never even been off the pallets.

Price - $10,000

Brandon Matthies

Sonoma Brothers Distilling

7759 Bell Road

Windsor, CA 95492

(707) 217-0279

Product Specifications

General Data

Burner Model CG10.6 Product Line Series 24 Medium Steam Fuel Source Natural Gas Combustion Type Conventional Vent Type Direct Vent DHW Production Available Mount Type Floor Maximum Altitude (Feet) 2,000 Assembly Type Knock-down

Performance Data

Maximum Input Capacity (BTU) 797,000 Net I=B=R Capacity (BTU) 693,000 Efficiency (%) 85.2 Efficiency Type AFUE

Dimensions

Exhaust Diameter (Inches) 8 Supply Connection (Inches) 2 1/2 Return Connection (Inches) 2 1/2 Product Height (Inches) 57 Product Width (Inches) 32 1/8 Product Depth (Inches) 36 1/4 Shipping Weight (Pounds) 227

Thanks for the help and reply guys.

Brandon

Thanks. We are in Sonoma County, California. I've tried to find someone local, but they seem to be in short supply for some reason.