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Mr Dunbar is back!  Where have you been? 

1 hour ago, Copperstill said:

Proper design is the solution. Serpentine condensers are used in the Cognac industry and they seem to have it figured out. I'm not saying they have all the answers but they have been making the stuff since before the USA was a country.  For a 660 gallon still, its length is 214 ft with an inlet diameter of 3.5 " and an outlet diameter of 1.5". It is equipped with a breather to reduce pulsing.

Big difference between a cognac and a grain in whiskey Is the solids that cause the block.  They might be perfectly safe as long as its just a liquid charge but the solids can be a real problem 

It took a while!! 

On 4/25/2021 at 9:07 AM, adamOVD said:

Covid sure ungreened our tasting room. All the plastic cups we throw away is terrible.

why cant you wash glass ones?  Three hole sink with some Sani should do it

Not sure its legal TTB wise to just add staves to a barrel.  

6 minutes ago, Southernhighlander said:

Thanks Silk,  I found the pics.  It certainly looks home built and I don't see any safety devices on it, in the pics. 

It's really a sad situation that could have probably been avoided. I hope those guys are going to be okay.  Prayers for them and their families.

All the pics I see I dont see any safety devices.  But if I was building a still id put them in the back where they won't show in pics.  Anyway. Hope they make a quick recovery.  

This has nothing to do with the exposition but iv always said if there is no pics of the still they don't distill.   Seems like most people with still are pretty fond of showing it off.  Cant tell if their cola's are for a sourced.   Again nothing to do with the exposition but.. 

Where did you see the fire Marshal report?   Would like to read that as well 

I think I found a pick of a still from way back on their isnta . No idea if this is what they where using. 

5 hours ago, Stumpy's said:

Which bottle are you looking for? We have some on the floor. Cheers! Adam

Looking for the Essex only need about 20 cases to get by until my full order shows up 

40 minutes ago, Jedd Haas said:

All American Containers. Contact Denise Sztroin, dsztroin@allamericancontainers.com

They are my normal go to but dont have it.  

Anyone have a recommendation for someone who socks glass from Piramal? 

7 hours ago, CalwiseSpirits said:

Thank you! Their prices are almost 2x of what I was paying at Ultrapure 😬

well their lies the rub. Pay extra and actually get it or save money for something you cant have.. 

4 minutes ago, EZdrinking said:

This company The Tierra Group sells a bulk agave spirit made from an agave concentrate (not syrup) created in Jalisco and distilled in the US. I have not tried the product so I cannot vouch for its quality though I have heard some initial positive reports.  

https://thetierragroup.com/agave-spirits/

As for USA distilled 100% agave spirit from whole plants, I only know of two California distilleries that have tried but I do not think they have produced enough to sell in bulk.

Yeah I have been in contact with these guys   Lost interest when they couldn't figure out how to send me samples..  

I could use some as well. Would be willing to import as well 

11 hours ago, Glenlyon said:

Don't forget when selling to liquor stores and restaurants, you generate less revenue per case because you'll be selling at wholesale prices. So you'll need to sell that much more to make it pay, therefore - you'll have to make more booze and then spend more money marketing to make sure to sell all that extra booze. 

Most control states you sell strait to the state there is no "wholesale". Then the state turns and sell it to the final retail outlet, restaurant or Direct to consumer where they run their own stores. 

But to answer OP question 10% Of sales is pretty standard in control states. 

On 1/29/2021 at 10:42 PM, SlickFloss said:

No sir absolutely not 

You have a reason why not?  

Distillery cats have had a long place in history.  I guess it all depends on how hard core your local officials are.  The person who comes and does my organic inspection every year is over joyed to see the cat.  Nothing more organic for pest control that a cat.   Now if you have the health department come in they will probably be pretty against the idea they usually deal with restaurants and food service placed where I can see how it would be an issue.  Now if you have Dep of Agg do your inspections as we do they are a lot more used to seeing animals.  Now its probably still not legal but they are definitely more forgiving in my experience anyway.   Worse case you make them a service animal as in "if I don't have this cat I want to kill my employees".   I day get one and see.  Forgiveness not permission in this case

Does anyone use the mineral concentrate wast water from their RO system to make mash with? One would think that having the extra mineral content in it would help with the yeast nutrients.  

How much to tall is it?  

If its just a little can you sink the still Into the floor? 

So its a 3 days class that takes place over 15 days?

On 12/1/2020 at 6:30 AM, starcat said:

If you are an American, you should resist ALL of the Metric System with every Fiber of your being......

Why are all the crazy people from Utah?  

Hm last time I tasted a Palapa it smelt like vomit and didn't test much better.   But idk 

Any of you see this story?

https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/25/us/whiskey-bottles-found-new-york-home-walls-trnd/index.html

 Seems like some people have all the luck .  My one question is they say they want to sell it.  I though it was pretty much illegal for private citizens to sell alcohol directly?  Not that ill snitch (hell more power to them) just wondering what the real rules are?

More info. 

What proof? 

What Carb level?

Do you add any preservatives to it?

Temp while canning? 

yes

Just tossing this out to see if anyone has any glass that is this style or knows of anther manufacture with the same shape.  We are running super low and need some asap looking to buy a few pallets if possible