Inventory Management is one of those tasks that isn’t hugely rewarding while you’re doing it, but the benefits from good record-keeping are profound. Managing the cycle of raw materials, dry goods and finished products will allow your business to grow and react to changes. In today’s world of disrupted supply chains, staying on top of…
Proofing and Gauging – Density Meters (Densitometers)
This article on density meters assumes that you have a good understanding of proofing/gauging and the associated vocabulary. Check out our previous blog post “Proofing & Gauging 101” for that overview if you haven’t already. A density meter is a device that determines the density of a liquid or gas, which you inject or pump…
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Proofing and Gauging: The Hydrometer/Thermometer Method
The TTB is charged with two primary missions: protect revenue and protect consumer. Because of this focus, they are very concerned with alcohol content measurement in distilled spirits plants – an underproof product shortchanges the consumer, while an overproof product shortchanges the government its excise tax; enter proofing and gauging. Accordingly, 27 CFR has strict…
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Proofing and Gauging 101
Before we dive into the topic of proofing and gauging, it’s useful to establish some background and definitions; while they may be familiar to you as experienced distillers, these will form the vocabulary for this article. These definitions and regulations primarily apply to United States-based producers, though there are comparable terms and guidelines in most…
How to Choose the Right Equipment for Your DSP
Selecting the right equipment for your new DSP is a challenge. Even if you have the budget to purchase everything brand new, many of the items you need have long lead-times and require professional installation. Plus, everything you buy must work together. What is a new distillery to do? The best option is to seek…
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How to Avoid Turning a COLA Submission Into an Audit
If you’ve ever used TTB’s Online Services, like COLAs Online or Formulas Online, you’ve probably found yourself frustrated with the unintuitive interface, unfamiliar (or easily misunderstood) standards, and arcane terminology. But that’s only the beginning of possible frustrations – even after wading through the appropriate service, it can feel like TTB Specialists reject submissions for…
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