"I would be interested to hear why a post to a new distillers group is the best way to market a revolutionary new alcohol separation process. Sound to me more...
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Fredrick Lee
AreoSpike
Mar 7, 2013 3:30 pm
In the world of intellectual property, it's widely presumed the best money making ideas need to be kept secret. That presumption is incorrect. Take a world...
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Jim Graves
jimbull34
Mar 8, 2013 7:58 am
Way back, around the 14-1500's, brandy was placed on ships going to Africa and brandy could not be sold in Europe until it crossed the equator. Â The trip...
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goodmle23
Mar 8, 2013 8:00 am
Thanks...and your answer is literally "from the horse's mouth". I used your book to build my first still, and the only variation that I made was that I used a...
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Thomas
stought1
Mar 8, 2013 3:29 pm
Hello,everyone! I have had some fun trying distillation and reading this forum, then it sunk in that I am actually committing a felony. Anyone have any...
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White Bear
sha_man_1
Mar 8, 2013 5:38 pm
 Tom- If you are really concerned with the legalities of distilling small amounts, file for your alternative fuel license. Then you are sure to be legal. ...
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Wes Deviers
hburgwes
Mar 8, 2013 6:57 pm
I have heard (which is to say, this is hearsay, mind) is that failing to render fuel alcohol undrinkable is actually much worse than your first couple of...
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local yokel
stridemiester
Mar 8, 2013 6:58 pm
There is definitely a contingent risk in home distilling as a hobby, no way around it without licensing in the US. As a reality though, if you don't tell,...
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local yokel
stridemiester
Mar 8, 2013 7:03 pm
I would agree 100%. Just like running off road diesel in your pickup on the highway. If they catch ya, it's gonna be bad because you are breaking trust with...
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tgfoitwoods
Mar 8, 2013 7:51 pm
Wes and Local, Whether I'm right or wrong, I made the same decision you two are advocating, maybe 35 years ago. It seemed to make sense then, for the reasons...
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Chris Cameron
gillig960502001
Mar 9, 2013 1:08 am
You're living under the Obama regime, You're losing your rights every day....
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Jim Graves
jimbull34
Mar 9, 2013 1:08 am
Well if y'all are wrong, so am I, count me in! Â James D. Graves ________________________________ From: tgfoitwoods <zymurgybob@...> To:...
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Lee Goodman
goodmle23
Mar 9, 2013 1:09 am
As a complete newbie, I went to my local brewshop to find out whether they stocked the various grains that I plan to use. The salesman asked me whether I...
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Ellen Zachos
acmeplant
Mar 9, 2013 1:10 am
Hello everyone, I've been lurking for a while, learning what I can. I've just been given a copper alembic 5L still which I'd like to use to distill brandy....
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Rob Lewis
groblewis
Mar 9, 2013 1:10 am
I'm planning to build the 5 gal still described in Bob's book Making Fine Spirits. But I figure as long as I'm at it, why not make it convertible from a pot...
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Chris Cameron
gillig960502001
Mar 9, 2013 4:35 am
Why not just put in a couple of thumpers?...
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Chris Cameron
gillig960502001
Mar 9, 2013 4:36 am
Isn't it easier to ask forgiveness than ask for permission?...
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Ed Barcik
edbar44
Mar 9, 2013 1:47 pm
They may be too busy with other things. http://www.ttb.gov/statistics/95newa08.htm...
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Tom
tomhawk412
Mar 9, 2013 3:57 pm
LN, I can suggest two books that will help you. They are: Making Fine Spirits by our own Zymurgy Bob and Distilling Fruit Brandy by Josef Pischl. Both books...
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local yokel
stridemiester
Mar 9, 2013 4:18 pm
I'm a big believer in the forgiveness theory of getting things done, but IMO the lawdogs aren't going to buy into that operational tactic. If they are standing...
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Matthew Rick
infinibev8
Mar 9, 2013 6:49 pm
I'm wondering if anyone has used clarifying agents (sparkolloid and bentonite in particular) to clear spirits that have juice added? I'm going to sweeten a...
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virgil hoskins
varminteater...
Mar 10, 2013 12:35 am
Hi guys virgil here, Sorry to jump on this e-mail but you brought on a question about Z bobs book,, Is the book being offered as a E-book for my kindle ? Â Â ...
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new_distillers-owner@...
Mar 10, 2013 3:54 am
Let's stick to distilling. Politics, religion, racism, flaming, and the like is NOT Allowed. Refer to the groups policy. Go elsewhere to vent your spleen. I...
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Carlton
wpcarlton...
Mar 10, 2013 5:12 am
Could not agree more. I quietly enjoy the forum from New Zealand and have learnt heaps. I should (and will) give input, but don't feel up to the level of some...
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Stephane J. Grand
sjgrand_cn
Mar 10, 2013 8:54 pm
Dear Group, I have "smuggled"; some activated coal into China, and am wondering about how to use it properly. That is, I do not know how much I should put in...
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Stephane J. Grand
sjgrand_cn
Mar 10, 2013 8:54 pm
Dear Group, I have "smuggled"; some activated coal into China, and am wondering about how to use it properly. That is, I do not know how much I should put in...
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freebee049
Mar 10, 2013 8:55 pm
Hi all, I guess i'm the newest. Let me introduce myself to your group. My nick name is freebee and I live live in south central PA. New to distilling and need...
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Ellen Zachos
acmeplant
Mar 10, 2013 8:55 pm
Thanks Tom, I just bought Making Fine Spirits and eagerly await its arrival. I had bought Distilling Fruit Brandy back in January but returned it. As you...
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White Bear
sha_man_1
Mar 10, 2013 10:35 pm
Stephane-  Activated charcoal can be cleaned in an oven. Wash it out the best you can by rinsing it in a few change of distilled water and then dry it in...
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J
truitt20
Mar 10, 2013 11:35 pm
Hubert germain-robin has recently released a book which provides some aspects of his distilling techniques he uses to make his world renowned brandy, but is...
