How to Start a Micro-Distillery for Under $50,000

How to Start a Micro-Distillery for Under $50,000
Author: Thomas Germann
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2013-02-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9781481934831

There are many books on how to distill but at this time, this is the only one on how to start a micro-distillery. This book will save you a lot of money if you follow the details inside. Also walks you through the Federal Permit process and offers insight to understand the federal forms.

Start Your Own Microbrewery, Distillery, Or Cidery

Start Your Own Microbrewery, Distillery, Or Cidery
Author: The Staff of Entrepreneur Media
Publisher: Entrepreneur Press
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2015
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1599185652

"Fueled by consumers' increasing preference in small-label operations, the craft alcohol industry is growing rapidly. The experts at Entrepreneur have teamed with Corie Brown of Zester Daily, an award-winning website for food/beverage enthusiasts, to bring readers a step-by-step guide to starting their own brand of high-end beers and spirits"--

The ABC'S of Distilling

The ABC'S of Distilling
Author: Steve O'Connor
Publisher:
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2021-02-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9781914128707

Are you curious about how to make rum, whiskey, and moonshine at home? Are you a bourbon aficionado? Would you like to learn how to safely and legally make your own homebrewed distilled spirits? What if you could turn this new hobby into a unique craft micro-distillery business? I will show you how to make your own homemade distilled spirits- safely and legally. Of course, practice makes perfect. The only way you're going to make that perfect batch of whiskey is if you try! In this book, you'll discover: - The History and Legal matters surrounding home distilling - We will discuss at length the safety precautions you should take - What equipment you need to get started making moonshine and some possible places to purchase that equipment - We will explore each type of spirit, so you can explore all of the different variations, flavors, health benefits (yes, there are reported to be some) and myths - I will teach you the specific distillation procedures, step-by-step So, Hurry up and became the MacGyver of Distilling!!

Craft Distilling

Craft Distilling
Author: Victoria Redhed Miller
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2015-12-14
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1771421940

Many people have experienced great success making their own beer or wine at home. In recent years a number of hobbyists have become interested in making distilled spirits. However, distilled spirits are more complicated to produce, and the process presents unique safety issues. In addition, alcohol distillation without a license is illegal in most countries, including the United States and Canada. From mashing and fermenting to building a small column still, Craft Distilling is a complete guide to creating high-quality whiskey, rum and more at home. Experienced brewer, distiller, and self- reliance expert Victoria Redhed Miller shares a wealth of invaluable information including: Quality Spirits 101: Step-by-step recipes and techniques Legal Liquor: An overview of the licensing process in the United States and Canada Raising the Bar: Advocacy for fair regulations for hobby distillers This unique resource will show you everything you need to know to get started crafting top-quality spirits on a small scale – and do it legally. Sure to appeal to hobbyists, homesteaders, self-sufficiency enthusiasts, and anyone who cares about fine food and drink, Craft Distilling is the ideal offering for independent spirits. Victoria Redhed Miller is a writer, photographer and homesteader who lives on a forty-acre off-grid farm in northwest Washington State with her husband David. She strives to enhance her family's self-reliance through solar energy, gardening, food preservation, raising heritage poultry, blacksmithing, and other traditional skills Victoria is the author of Pure Poultry: Living Well with Heritage Chickens, Turkeys and Ducks.

The Nano Distillery

The Nano Distillery
Author: Andrew Faulkner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2018-05-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781732235403

The Nano Distillery is a compilation of how-to chapters and real-life experiences of distillers who successfully produce quality spirits on a small scale. Chapters include the necessary considerations of operating a distillery and making spirits-legalities, equipment, record-keeping, recipes, trademarking and design.

DIY Homemade Moonshine, Whisky, Rum, and Other Distilled Spirits

DIY Homemade Moonshine, Whisky, Rum, and Other Distilled Spirits
Author: Richard Armstrong
Publisher:
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2019-10-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781697147582

DIY Homemade Moonshine, Whisky, Rum, and Other Distilled Spirits The Complete Guidebook to Making Your Own Liquor, Safely and Legally Are you curious about how to make rum, whiskey, and moonshine at home? Are you a bourbon aficionado? Would you like to learn how to safely and legally make your own homebrewed distilled spirits? What if you could turn this new hobby into a unique craft micro-distillery business? In this book, I will show you how to make your own homemade distilled spirits- safely and legally. Imagine sipping a nice, strong, sweet peach flavored moonshine over ice on a hot, sunny day. It's something you take pride in that you made it yourself. Of course, practice makes perfect. The only way you're going to make that perfect batch of whiskey is if you try! I'll talk you through the process of crafting your favorite spirits, from top to bottom, start to finish. This book assumes you're making moonshine for the first time, so we'll go over the extreme basics and work up from there. We'll talk about how Moonshining shaped this country and made the liquor laws what they are today. I will also strongly emphasize the safety aspects of this clandestine activity. Once you are comfortable making your own hooch, I'll even give you some advice on how to start your own crafted spirits distillery. Wouldn't be awesome to make a buck or two creating something that you're so passionate about? In this book, you'll discover: The History and Legal matters surrounding home distilling What the federal and state regulations say (PLUS an appendix of alcohol laws listed by state!) We will discuss at length the safety precautions you should take What equipment you need to get started making moonshine and some possible places to purchase that equipment We will explore each type of spirit, so you can explore all of the different variations, flavors, health benefits (yes, there are reported to be some) and myths I will teach you the specific distillation procedures, step-by-step 9 unique recipes are included! Finally, we'll talk about how to test your moonshine, and I'll list some final tips and advice At the end of the book, I'll tell you how to turn your hobby into a business. It ain't easy, but if you have the ambition, anything is possible! I'll give you a springboard to get started as I supply you with a sample business plan for a craft micro-distillery business. For a limited time, if you purchase the paperback book on Amazon, you can download the eBook version for FREE! Happy Crafting! Shine On!

Microbrewery, Distillery, or Cidery

Microbrewery, Distillery, or Cidery
Author: The Staff of Entrepreneur Media
Publisher: Entrepreneur Press
Total Pages: 1066
Release: 2015-06-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1613083157

The experts at Entrepreneur provide a two-part guide to success. First, craft enthusiasts and entrepreneurs looking to start their own brand of high-end beers and spirits will find the necessary tools and expert advice in this new addition to the popular Start Your Own series. Then, they'll master the fundamentals of business startup including defining their business structure, funding, staffing and more. This kit includes: • Essential industry and business-specific startup steps with worksheets, calculators, checklists and more • Entrepreneur Editors’ Start Your Own Business, a guide to starting any business and surviving the first three years • Interviews and advice from successful entrepreneurs in the industry • Worksheets, brainstorming sections, and checklists • Entrepreneur’s Startup Resource Kit (downloadable) More about Entrepreneur’s Startup Resource Kit Every small business is unique. Therefore, it’s essential to have tools that are customizable depending on your business’s needs. That’s why with Entrepreneur is also offering you access to our Startup Resource Kit. Get instant access to thousands of business letters, sales letters, sample documents and more – all at your fingertips! You’ll find the following: The Small Business Legal Toolkit When your business dreams go from idea to reality, you’re suddenly faced with laws and regulations governing nearly every move you make. Learn how to stay in compliance and protect your business from legal action. In this essential toolkit, you’ll get answers to the “how do I get started?” questions every business owner faces along with a thorough understanding of the legal and tax requirements of your business. Sample Business Letters 1000+ customizable business letters covering each type of written business communication you’re likely to encounter as you communicate with customers, suppliers, employees, and others. Plus a complete guide to business communication that covers every question you may have about developing your own business communication style. Sample Sales Letters The experts at Entrepreneur have compiled more than 1000 of the most effective sales letters covering introductions, prospecting, setting up appointments, cover letters, proposal letters, the all-important follow-up letter and letters covering all aspects of sales operations to help you make the sale, generate new customers and huge profits.

Field to Flask

Field to Flask
Author: M. Bucholtz
Publisher: Wood Dragon Books
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2019
Genre:
ISBN: 9781989078075

Over the past decade, the craft distilling movement has grown to approximately 1500 small batch distillers in the USA, 300 in the UK, 150 in Canada and 100 in Australia.Whether your passion is to start distilling as a hobby or to start a licensed small batch craft distillery, the key to successfully making top quality spirits is a thorough understanding of raw materials and a solid grasp of the science behind mashing, fermentation, distillation, oak ageing and the use of water and yeast.As well as the history of alcoholic beverages and the legal definitions of spirit types, this 4th Edition of Field to Flask explores the legislation that governs craft distilling in Canada, the UK and the USA and the complex science behind mashing, fermenting, distilling and oak ageing of alcoholic spirits. This edition also examines marketing strategies for gaining market attention as a small distiller, manufacturing of alcoholic beverages by commercial distilleries, and wraps up with recipe ideas to stimulate the imagination of both the hobbyist and potential licensed craft distiller alike. Malcolm Bucholtz B.Sc., MBA has been making beer, wine and mead for over 30 years. In 2014, he completed the General Certificate in Distilling from the UK-based Institute for Brewing and Distilling (IBD) which propelled him headlong into the world of distilled spirits. Malcolm has gained a reputation in Canada for teaching distillery courses, and for assisting start-up craft distilleries with business plan development, recipe formulation, and contract distilling services. He is currently completing his M.Sc. in Brewing & Distilling at Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The Craft Distillers' Handbook

The Craft Distillers' Handbook
Author: Ted Bruning
Publisher:
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2017-06-23
Genre: Distillation
ISBN: 9781903872376

It's taken nearly 40 years, but at last craft distilling is beginning to catch up with microbrewing and artisan cidermaking. For far too long, official red tape and perceived high costs have been a barrier to all but the hardiest entrepreneurs - but now the dam has broken and new and exciting gins, whiskies, apple brandies and vodkas are being made all over the country. If you've ever dreamed of firing up a gleaming copper pot-still of your very own but have found the maze of customs and European regulations just too daunting, expert Ted Bruning lays them all bare and brings your vision within reach.