Roadstarwizard

LMAO,I have to say that this was the best laugh all day. Since I am reserching boilers for my project and getting frustrated it helped a whole damn lot. Thank Guys I needed that. Plus I truely lerned somethings.

Anyone else have any experience or guidance around this? Thanks for your help.

Well I have very little experience in this are but have been reading alot and also asked advice from our German Still Builder since we are in the throughs of decision making. I felt that more steam was also a must as there would be less uptake and also I would be using it for other functions. It was suggested that we go for a 1.4 Million BTU boiler for a 1000L. They also sugested Columbia boilers. In looking into it I have found that many brewers are using their WL series and I was looking at the MPH series. Good info on their website and I am going down to the local boiler installer next week to get more advice.

And to all the others who posted thatnks for the info.

We are currently seeking investors for a private offering here in the Reno, NV. / Lake Tahoe Basin to create a brewing and distilling destination. Currently there are no Distilleries in the State of Nevada however, legislation that we have been working on for over a year is in front of the legislature currently in session with the support of Nevada Distributors.

Located in the Center of Reno at a former brewery (1950) it is our plan to utilize the historical value of the location and the 65 acre feet of water located underneath via the artesian well certified in approximately 1904. Being a high traffic tourist destination coupled with the allure of Lake Tahoe and all it has to offer we intend to open a Craft Distillery and 30 or 60- BBL Brewery focusing on bottle packaging and kegging. There will be a tasting room on site. This is a new start up that will redevelop an entire city block in the heart of the city taking advantage of the newly opened Freight House District and Reno Aces baseball stadium.

Currently the Distillery Business plan is completed and is phase one of the overall project. The brewery has developed out of the need to have both a distillery and brewery to accompany the artist community and restaurant with a possible speakeasy within the block.

If this project sounds interesting, please contact me.

Virgil Strong

Tahoe Blu Distillery

www.tahoebludistillery.com

virgil@tahoebludistillery.com

Pete,

There are different trpes of Scotchbrite pads. The green one dont do much but the brown ones from the automotive supply house or the automotive paint supply. I would try that or go to the fine grit emmery cloth pads. The 6 inch pads on an orbital sander may also be the ticket.

I would like to know more. I am in the Reno area and used to live in Winnemucca. Please send me an email and I would love to talk about what we are currently working on.

Virgil Strong

virgil@tahoebludistillery.com

Hello Dave,

Having worked in the Ice Cream Business at one point I can tell you that the machine involves a conveyor belt and the heating elements in an L shape, the wrap comes on a spool and id doubled over once you drop the arms with the element wires in them it cuts the wrap and the shoot it thru a heat tunnel. You local pakaging guy can get or have the trays made and also like get you all the products. I am working on get the info on the Machines for you now.

Virgil Strong

Tahoe Blu

Porter,

What company are you dealing with that sells the extract?

Jeff

Hello Jeff,

Here is a link to what I am have been looking at via Briess http://www.brewingwithbriess.com/Orderinfo/Packaging_Options_Liquid.htm#Bulk

And have been considering that this is the company to use to get it. http://www.brewerssupplygroup.com/MaltExtract.html

Here is the info I found that made me thing that the totes of extract would be a good thing.

http://www.brewingwithbriess.com/Orderinfo/Liquid_Totes.htm

I agree with Bill on this I dont see why a problem would arrise but thank you foar asking as I do was wondering about this and felt it would be a better way with time and space mgt for me. Working on the Investor issue right now. I was looking at the fact I could order extract in at 3300 lbs and stack that 3 high. This would be a large space savings and give me the ability to have a smaller space and get away with more barrel storage.

An Update to this.

Received information today that yes this can be used to pack spirits however they have nobody in the US that is licenced to do so.

JUst felt it was a unique way to be green in this market.

Hello All,

I saw this new box wine packaging that the wine industry is utilizing and changing the belief toward box wines. I thought the concept being renewable was very intresting so I reached out to the company to see if this was suitable for spirts and have not received info back on that yest but did receive the powerpoint presentations for the wine packaging product.

Here is the contact info just incase there is any intrest and I will also let everbody know what they relate back to me. So what is the intrest or concerns of everybody in this.

Tetra Pak Inc.

3300 Airport Rd., Main Bldg.,Denton, TX 76207

Telephone: +1-940-565-8987

jacqueline.steel@tetrapak.com

www.tetrapakusa.com

Hello,

My name is Virgil Strong and my business partner is Jason Ware. We are currently in the throughs of securing investors and finalizing our business plan. We both have been spending many hours in here reading the questions and answers and have included many things into our plan. We are working with the SBA and have been injoying that also as they are great. Paid our dues Monday with ADI and are utilizing all the great info we can from the spread sheets.

So Hello everybody and we hope to establish relationships with all of you in the future.

Thank you everybody!

Virgil Strong

TahoeBlu@charter.net

775-315-1787

Hello,

My name is Virgil Strong and I am almost completed with our business plan for a Start Up in Reno Nevada. After having the plan reviewed by SBA counselors we left with two suggestions and this is where I need the help. Our SBA counselor wants to see two story's from existing Craft Distilling Business's that will reflect 3 things approx start up cost, approx first year profit or loss and second or third year profit or loss.

I am not asking for hard data numers here as I feel that is a little rude but if someone is willing to give me a few stories to satisfy the couselor I would greatly appreciate it.

I have been lurking here for several weeks reading anything and everything and I have to thank everybody for the willingness to address questions and the answers are so wonderful it is inspiring. I have truely enjoyed the people I have spoke with via the phone and also those in email and in this forum. So again Thank You all.

Virgil Strong

TahoeBlu@charter.net

775-315-1787 Cell

Wow, I would agree in the comments here about how can Makers Mark trademark the drip of the wax. The only possibility I can think of is that the formulation of the wax that they use is formulated in such a manner to make the long drips happen. This reminds me of Harley Davidson and the law suit against Yamaha and the sound of that a Harley produces.

I am wondering if a clarification can be made through the governmnet as to how this is possible so as not to duplicate this?

First off if you are in the United States yes there are alot of regulatory factors I would suggest that you look into the TTB web site to answer all those questions along with reading here as those requirement are the same as we have to abide by. IF your out of the US i would suggest looking into MileHighDistilling.com as most of your answers can be answered there along with the Amphora Society.

Hello Mark,

Please drop me an email. To discuss your question a bit more indepth.

Virgil