by evansfox | Feb 1, 2015
The federal TTB recently tested (“sampled”) a variety of alcoholic beverage products. The results indicate that proofing and gauging for distilled spirits is a problem area for some distilleries. Because the excise tax for distilled spirits is based on alcohol...
by evansfox | Dec 11, 2014
MONTH: August 2014 September 2014 October 2014 Type Avg Days to Process PONL Applications Avg Days to Process PONL Applications Avg Days to Process PONL Applications Brewery 94.05 126.52 111.86 Bonded Wine Cellar 74.00 65.00 71.00 Bonded Winery 99.97 104.31 115.52...
by evansfox | Sep 17, 2014
Fruits (whole fruits, fruit juices, fruit puree, or fruit concentrate) ·apples ·lemons ·oranges ·apricots ·blackberries ·peaches ·blueberries ·pumpkins ·cherries ·raspberries ·cranberries ·strawberries ·juniper berries Spices ·allspice ·coriander ·anise ·ginger...
by evansfox | Jul 21, 2014
Traditional beer processes now include the following aging processes for beer: Aging beer in plain barrels or with plain woodchips, spirals or staves made of any type of wood. Aging beer in barrels, containing no discernible quantity of wine or distilled spirits that...
by evansfox | Jul 14, 2014
The TTB prohibits distilleries from locating in any dwelling house, or in any shed, yard or enclosure connected with a dwelling house. It is true that this restriction has been broadly interpreted by some examiners to mean land on a residential lot that is separated...
