[Ansteorra] Re: [Ansteorra-announce] Brewing and Vintning Competition at Lughnasad

[Pug Bainter]

David Hughes (davidjhughes.tx at netzero.net) said something that sounded like:
> > Interesting. I've never heard this license being discussed before,
> > even in the extensive discussions on the SCA-Cooks list.

I am quite suprised by that. At one point there were some very
knowledgable people in this particular area on the Cooks list.

> I ran across it a few years ago, let me see if I can find it again.
> It pretty much was a PERMIT to operate distilling apparatus, similar
> to that used by perfumers and vinegar plants, rather than a license to
> make beverages.  A piece of paper to keep the ATF off your back.

That's correct. *All* distilling, even for perfumes, requires a permit
from the BATF. The costs start at $500 per year.

Take a look at:

http://www.atf.treas.gov/alcohol/info/faq/genalcohol.htm#g1

I'm glad to see the BATF finally put up a FAQ.

Ciao,

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