Reply to: Doomed!

[d000hg]

The freezing method sounds safer to me, though wouldn't you be better doing it with cider? Tempted to try it if the weather turns icy.

[hyperD]

It does seem from a Google search of homebrew sites that if you do apply for a licence for small volume home use and not resale, it will still be effectively denied by HMRC, and of course, you're on their radar.

If anyone has otherwise, let me know.

So yes, Process Engineers FTW, just set up your distillation column, keep it quiet, take off the tails and let the nectar flow. My project for 2013.

Or alternatively, freeze wine in the freezer and scoop off the alcoholic liquor. No licence required for that, although may taste a little squiffy.

[DaveB]

Get a licence from HMRC, make your own spirits...

Here's your answer: Still Spirit Making Kits, Equipment & Supplies | Wineworks.co.uk .

Not illegal to sell this equipment, just illegal to operate without a license* (unless you listen to the know-it-all homebrew retard assistant at our local homebrew shop - he'd give sas a run for his money! )

(*so I don't know why you're just emphasising selling the stuff illegally...)

Everythingy ou ever needed to know about the licensing regulations for distilling spirits.

HM Revenue & Customs

There was no mention of a lower limit so I gave them a ring on the number supplied and a very helpful chap told me the requirements apply whether you are producing 1 litre a month or 1000.


So it's back to the hills and keep a watch for the revenue men!

[cailin maith]

Fosters

Fozzies

HTH

EO

[cojak]

I wonder how much it costs to run a still? If we're talking 50p a pint for homebrew, how much does it cost to distill that? Based on volume alone, about £5 for 750ml...

...and then sell* it illegally?

Here's your answer: Still Spirit Making Kits, Equipment & Supplies | Wineworks.co.uk .

Not illegal to sell this equipment, just illegal to operate without a license* (unless you listen to the know-it-all homebrew retard assistant at our local homebrew shop - he'd give sas a run for his money! )

(*so I don't know why you're just emphasising selling the stuff illegally...)

[d000hg]

Ha, an insulting tag of my very own. Well I think it's insulting, I don't know what it means!

[FiveTimes]

It'll be the return of the "booze cruise" and more smuggling crime.

The booze cruise was only worth it when the euro was at a good rate. At its current rate its not worth it.

[kingcook]

Minimal price is going to ensure an increase in take for HMRC.

Minimal price is just going to force me off Asda Smartprice lagers and ciders, and onto harder stuff like Fosters. They'll be the same price after all.

[d000hg]

Agreed. As well as illegal production of alcohol.

I wonder how much it costs to run a still? If we're talking 50p a pint for homebrew, how much does it cost to distill that? Based on volume alone, about £5 for 750ml...

Get a licence from HMRC, make your own spirits...

...and then sell it illegally?

[SupremeSpod]

Agreed. As well as illegal production of alcohol.

Get a licence from HMRC, make your own spirits...

[mos]

It'll be the return of the "booze cruise" and more smuggling crime.

Agreed. As well as illegal production of alcohol.

[d000hg]

Minimal price is going to ensure an increase in take for HMRC.

Only on things which are currently sold below the minimum price which would seem to mainly consist of nasty cheap vodka and wine sold below £4.50-£5. It would seem a reasonable conclusion that the extra tax will predominantly come directly from those buying cheap drink simply to get smashed, cheap vodka especially.

[SupremeSpod]

Minimal price is going to ensure an increase in take for HMRC.

[cojak]

These kits are very good - 50p/pint

Indeed, and I'm brewing a Festival Golden Stag kit, these kits are much better than the old ones.

And I've got a blackberry and nettle wine bubbling, 2 ltrs of red grape juice from Lidl (85p a carton) and a £1.60 box of Twinnings tea.

£4 a gallon

[mos]

if you are a tight wad like me:

Woodforde's Real Ale Kit Wherry 3kg | Beers | | Home Brewing from Wilkinson Plus

45p!

currently keg number 01 is brewing this :

Youngs Brew Buddy Homebrew Cider Kit from Beer Kits

I'll tell you how I get on.