As per the title this is a Pnumatic corker. Works off a small compressor. I also have the base. Only put about 1000 cases through this in 2016 then put it in storage. New with the base these are $7,000 plus Tax and shipping. I have the manual as well or you can download from the company's...
The process at the Fed, state and local level wasn't the easiest thing I've done but wasn't the hardest either. I didn't use a lawyer. You have to proceed in the above order but as most have said you need some buy in at the local level as well. I made sure my zoning was locked in before I...
I would check at the State level first. Some do not allow you to produce multiple types (beer, wine and spirits) in the same facility. I think I read about alternating premises in California but that might be for a contract (aka. custom crush) winery not beer/wine mix. Not sure can't do it...
I did my TTB application without looking locally first. In Texas as long as it's not next to a school or church it's a major hassle for them to fight it. You've got the nod so don't worry too much...
I asked my potential landlord to sign an interim lease that was given to me by the TTB...
Agreed there are only a few posts from Texas participants on the commercial side. It would have been great 2 years ago when we started up ours to be able to post some questions but I think the industry educates newbies through intern programs. After quite a number of starts and stops (legal...