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damn! an hour and a half too late. if you come across more let me know.

I'm not sure myself, maybe he's a home distiller and getting warnings to cease and desist from the TTB?

Does anyone have a suggestion as to a good clean in place (CIP) system that could be adapted to work with alembic type stills? We have a 500L (132g) alembic pot still from Iberian Copper in portugal.

Hi Jessica, I just went through the same difficulties with suppliers. What are you looking for? Perhaps I can point you in the right direction. I've also just gone through a lot of similar issues with my local municipality. I would be happy to provide any advice that I can and if I don't know the answer I can point you to who would know. Either way, you've come to the right place, this forum has proved time and time again to be an invaluable resource. Welcome! In good spirits, Sam

I would suggest these still manufacturers and to stay away from anyone else. Alembics 1. Copper Alembic (http://www.copper-alembic.com) Been around for forever, great customer service and products at very reasonable prices. Highly customizable, talk to David. 2. Hoga Company (http://www.hogastills.com) Great manufacturer and reasonable prices though limited customizability. 3. Forsyth (http://www.forsyths.com) Great large whiskey producer. 4. Vendome Copper (http://www.vendomecopper.com) Best in the game for large scale alembic and copper stills. Column 1. Ulrich Kothe (http://www.kothe-distilling.com/newsite/) Top of the line! 2. Artisan Still Design (http://artisanstilldesign.com) DUH! amazing product and amazing guy! I can't recommend them highly enough! 3. Carl (http://www.brewing-distilling.com/page2/ccarl-stills.html) 4. Holstein (http://www.a-holstein.de/index.php?id=159) Now these are not in any specific order and I'm sure there are a few other good ones around that I am missing but I generally tend to stay away from still manufacturers who push the recent moonshine craze in your face. Nothing wrong with moonshine but the way it's advertised of late really just speaks to the people who are only in it for the money and not for quality. Hope you get the situation worked out.

sspirits, It's under the allowable revisions section for changes made to labels. I have talked to two seperate TTB agents and both have said that as long as we state the estimated proof when applying for labels that we can write in the real proof on the bottles during production. http://www.ttb.gov/labeling/allowable_revisions.shtml

My suggestion is to go with the square. It's a much better system with reporting tools which easily interface with quickbooks and other programs. Well worth the money.

The variable proof allowance from the TTB is your friend. However, it means handwriting labels and not sure you could do it on brandies like we do with our liqueurs.

Well I'm just gonna sit here and dream of owning that still. I hope it finds a good home.

I'm not the one selling this but I figured I'd post it on here since someone would likely be interested in it. http://www.winebusiness.com/classifieds/usedequipment/?go=listing&listingid=88179

Indeed, my suggestion though is to double check by contacting the TTB, just to ensure that you don't waste a lot of time and money. I intend to release a range of herbally flavored white whiskies and brandies in the next couple years.

GW Kent sells them for a decent price. http://www.gwkent.com/4-gallon-milk-container.html

Actually, yes you can, you just have to ensure that the flavoring/coloring additive is less than 2.5% of your finished product. There is a list of options at the bottom of chapter 7. Flavored whisky is one of those. If you are using the herbs as a flavoring you do not have to disclose on the label, if you are using it as a coloring however you do. Note: all additives have to be considered harmless in order to not have to be declared on the label. Most herbs are classified as harmless by the FDA. There is also a list of what is considered harmless in chapter 7.

USPS will ship liquor. It just has to come direct from the DSP and someone of age has to sign for it. We have had alcohol shipped to us through USPS from other companies.

I can also speak to EMD millipore's filters! We use these http://www.millipore.com/catalogue/item/kvhla10tt1. Also a bit cheaper to order direct from the manufacturer.

1. Don't us plastic, plastic will degrade over time and even faster when it comes in contact with alcohol. You want brass or stainless steel and explosion proof for the best pumps. Though this is a matter of some debate among distillers. 2. As for filters we use Norit Rox 0.8 for our activated carbon water filter (http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk-premium-rox-0-8-aquarium-carbon.html). Then we'll be using a .45 micron filtration system from EMD Millipore for filtering our final product. (http://www.millipore.com/catalogue/item/kvhla10tt1)

Got a point there.

As a rule, I avoid it. Too many bad stories about vendors on there.

Thanks but was looking for a little bit cheaper, hence the used option. Those would work but after shipping they'll still be around $2000.

Hi, We're on the search for a 90-125 gallon conical fermenter for a cheap price (under $1500 with shipping). Can be new or used as long as it's in working condition, clean, and has a thermowell. Jacketed would be nice but I don't expect it. Big bonus if it's on locking casters!! Please contact me on here or in any of the ways listed in my signature.

We'll be using a .45 micron filter from Millipore. http://www.millipore.com/catalogue/item/kvhla10tt1

GNS can be very useful and is used as the base for many great spirits but I would say you should distill to start and keep distilling all the way through, but if contract work is what you need to keep your doors open then do it.

Thank you so much!!

Great find.

If I was looking for another still at the moment I would definitely be interested. Just out of curiosity, how much would one of those run?