Home Distilling Legalization Update

April 4, 2016

Following is interview with rick Morris: Founder of the Hobby Distiller's Association on the The Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2015. Before we get started, a reminder: Distilling alcohol is illegal without a federal fuel alcohol or distilled spirit plant permit as well as relevant state permits. Our distillation equipment is designed... Read more

Distilling With Local Ingredients

April 4, 2016

An Interview with The Seattle Distilling Company Not long ago, we got a chance to sit down with Tami Brockway Joyce, one of the co-owners of Seattle Distilling, a family-run craft distiller in Vashon, WA, a small island not far from Seattle. Seattle Distilling focuses almost exclusively on small-batch liquors made with carefully selected local... Read more

Clawhammer Supply Still Design

February 26, 2016

Clawhammer Supply Still Anatomy 101: Before we get started, a reminder: Distilling alcohol is illegal without a federal fuel alcohol or distilled spirit plant permit as well as relevant state permits. Our distillation equipment is designed for legal uses only and the information in this article is for educational purposes only. Please read our complete... Read more

How to Clean a Copper Proofing Parrot

February 26, 2016

Before we get started, a reminder: Distilling alcohol is illegal without a federal fuel alcohol or distilled spirit plant permit as well as relevant state permits. Our distillation equipment is designed for legal uses only and the information in this article is for educational purposes only. Please read our complete legal summary for more information... Read more

How to Calibrate a Thermometer

February 22, 2016

A thermometer is one of the most important tools used when brewing and distilling. Thermometers are inexpensive and simple tools, yet people first getting into the hobby often overlook their importance. A properly calibrated thermometer is necessary to ensure the correct mash temperature, a safe pitching temperature for yeast, and used during the distillation process... Read more

How to Clean Copper Packing Material

February 9, 2016

Before we get started, a reminder: Distilling alcohol is illegal without a federal fuel alcohol or distilled spirit plant permit as well as relevant state permits. Our distillation equipment is designed for legal uses only and the information in this article is for educational purposes only. Please read our complete legal summary for more information... Read more

Lead Free Solder and Copper Distillation Equipment

January 22, 2016

Before we get started, a reminder: Distilling alcohol is illegal without a federal fuel alcohol or distilled spirit plant permit as well as relevant state permits. Our distillation equipment is designed for legal uses only and the information in this article is for educational purposes only. Please read our complete legal summary for more information... Read more

How to Build a Copper Still

December 18, 2015

This article describes the process of building an all-purpose copper still. If you have some fabrication experience, you can make your own parts using the following instructions as a guide for assembly. If you aren’t an experienced fabricator or don’t have the mathematical skills needed to design and make still parts from scratch, don’t worry,... Read more

Copper Stills vs. Stainless Steel Stills

October 20, 2015

Copper or stainless? That is the question.  Each material type presents its own set of trade-offs. The bottom line is that copper is better for some things and stainless is better for others. We'll break down all of the differences below and explain why to choose one over the other. Our stainless steel distillers and... Read more

Stainless Steel Distillation Equipment

September 29, 2015

All stills are not created equally. There is a big difference between copper and stainless steel stills. There can also be a significant difference between different stainless steel stills. If you're looking to buy a stainless steel still there are a few things you'll want to consider. Below is a guide to stainless steel distillation equipment.... Read more