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Copied from Shanken News: Costco Wins Big In Washington Referendum In a stunning victory for Costco and other big retailers, Washington State voters overwhelmingly approved Initiative 1183 on November 8, ending the state’s 78-year monopoly on liquor sales. Early returns showed the measure winning with some 60% of the vote. The most expensive initiative campaign in state history, the battle involved donations of $22.7 million from Costco alone, of which $18.5 million has been spent, mostly on TV advertising. Opponents, including wholesalers Southern Wine & Spirits and Young’s Market, spent some $12.5 million of their own to defeat the measure. Now the state must sell off its Seattle-area central warehouse and inventory and auction off its 328 stores, about half of which are state-run. Contractors who operate the other stores must buy back the inventory in order to continue their business. The state’s plan to sell off its liquor distribution rights to a single wholesaler is also now forfeit. Private sales of liquor are set to begin on June 1, 2012. With the victory, the state’s retailers also won the right to seek volume discounts from beer, wine and spirits suppliers and to warehouse their products themselves, both of which Costco had sought as early as their first lawsuit against Washington State in 2005.

Go to MidwestSupplies.com open their catalog to page 74 on the left side bottom of the page. there's 2 cap shrinkers use the link below to go right to the catalog http://www.midwestsu...ion-Catalog.pdf

Can you send me details of the Bar top (T cork) cappers including price? garofalo4@comcast.net

Hi, I'm interested in purchasing an Enolmaster. Can you recommend any suppliers?

Thanks guys, The IRS is not clear on the useful life of SS Tanks for depreciation etc. I thought some one in the Forum might have had some experience with this. Jedd - Good luck with your startup. The accountant is in NOLA. Next time I'm visiting - I'll stop by.

My son the accountant asked me what the useful life of stainless steel tanks he should use in doing our business plan. Is there a standard for these that folks use in their accounting and what the IRS allows?

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Thanks Curtis and Kristian - I've sent you both an email with a couple of questions.

Hi all, Does anyone have recommendation for a good and creative web site developer? Thanks

Welcome Truman. I'm near Leesburg and am looking forward to your contributions.

Pete, My dad was in the heating busines in NYC years ago. We installed a hell of a lot of boilers. All boilers installed by a professional will have a low water sensor and an automatic feed. You couldn't get building approvals from local ordinances without these devices. As Scott recommended, do your self a big favor and have a pro install it.

Great question. I also am interested in which pumps to consider and sources.

This is very good information for me. I've not heard of this yeast. I assume I would not see this or any other "bugger" in my stuff at 30% and higher? If anyone knows of something I should plan for, I would appreciate any information. This is such a valuable site!!!!

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I'm getting close to the starting line and finalizing my business plan including all costs. As I project my production needs I keep facing the costs of Stainless tanks. Since I'm not distilling, this is going to be my largest fixed equipment expense. I will also be needing some that have a variable/floating top such as the ones used in wine production. Any one have any advise for finding and purchasing all my tanks. And the best way to finance or purchase them. I am thinking of used if there are outlets for them. Any help and suggestions will be appreciated. I'm targeting Jan 2nd, 2012 to open the front door and start the licensing process.

Hi, I've had good responce for small quantities of corks from Amorim & Irmaos in Portugal. The contact is Sandra Lopez Raro. Excellent service and good responce - Especially if you have the specs and can get them to her. The following is the contact info. She dos have a SKYPE # Give her my regards. Amorim & Irmãos, S.A. (U.I. RARO) - Rua Central da Vergada - 4536-909 Vergada - PORTUGAL Phone: + 351 22 747 0430 - Fax: +351 22 747 0421 - Mobile: +351 96 322 9938 Email: slopes.raro@amorim.com Skype: sandra.lopes.raro

Thanks - I.ve just gotten a post graduate education from you old masters Dick Garofalo FrEwing

Great topic. I am also interested if there is other wording acceptable on the label that identifies that it is a local product. Also if one can not print it on the front label can it be included on the back label as part of the product story or description. For example: "XYZ spirit is hand crafted spirit made in Oregon using grains grown on small local farms and deep artisian water contributing to the distinct flavor etc etc etc'

Drew, Thanks for the suggestion. I will talk to some pastry housesin the area and if I can find an appropriate web site or forum to ask the same question.

Lorenzo, Thanks, I did receive the email with the literature. $25,000 is far above my budget. Centi Anni

Thanks Smoogdog, this looks like a good solution. I have no experience with these and I've done a google search to see how they worked. It's self enclosed which makes life easy. For anyone needing info on one of these and how they work, I've attached a word doc on a Southbend model for anyone interested. The spec sheet was too large to atach. If anyone has any other solutions - Please add to this thread. I would be surprised if there were not a number of options Southbend 20 Gal Electric Steam.doc

It's a flavor component

Hello All. I'm laying out my equipment plan and trying to also lay out the production process steps for my liqueurs. Does any one have any advice on the type of equipment available for cooking simple syrup. I'm not a distiller so don't have a separate heat source like a steam boiler some of you use. My batches would be in the range of 30 to 50 gals to be cooked for a minimum of 5 minutes. I've checked different manufacturers of industrial kettles, but was wondering if anyone is using something different. As you would expect, I'm also concerned about the fumes from alcohol. Any suggestions will be appreciated. I am also interested in the best/most efficient ways to cool the syrup. Thanks in advance. Dick G

Congrats - Dick G