Libraries Learning Commons: Artisan Distilling Sources: Websites

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CSUSM (California State University San Marcos) Library Brewchive
comprehensive archive of San Diego county's brewing activity from personal and business aspects. The archives hold evidence in a wide variety of forms from individuals, breweries, organizations, and affiliated businesses involved primarily with beer, but also cider, mead, and kombucha.
Destination Distillery
"Through Destination Distillery, you will discover many of America’s most famous and off the beaten path operating distilleries alike, state-by-state trails, as well as important sites connected to the history of distilling and spirits in our country. Each distillery has a unique offering and local flavor, and we cannot wait for you to discover the story behind what’s in your glass." (from https://www.destinationdistillery.com/about/)
Medieval/Renaissance Brewing Homepage
links to sources on Medieval/Renaissance brewing, includes recipes, primary sources, articles and more.
Ontario Beverage Network: Ontario Distillers Directory
Ontario's most current and comprehensive listing of craft distillers and spirits producers.
The Spirits Business
The Spirits Business is the only dedicated international spirits magazine and website in the world. Our circulation reaches out to more than 50,000 spirits professionals worldwide, from the most senior drinks buyers in the on- and off-trade, through to the best known and most influential bartenders at the world’s hottest venues, including the members of our media partner, the International Bartenders Association.
Spirits Canada
Founded on our signature products of Canadian Whisky and Canadian Rye Whisky, the Canadian Distilled Spirits Industry today produces a full range of spirits products including Rum, Gin, Liqueurs, Vodka, Whisky and ready-to-drink Cocktails and Coolers. Produced from locally grown cereal grains,including barley, corn, rye and wheat, Canadian Whisky brands, including Black Velvet, Canadian Club, Canadian Mist, Collingwood, Forty Creek, Tap 8, Gibson’s, Crown Royal and Wiser’s, enjoy a world-class reputation for authenticity and quality. Spirits Canada is also a leading proponent for the encouragement of moderate and responsible consumption of beverage alcohol for those adults who choose to drink.
Tastings.com
the website of the Beverage Testing Institute: wine, beer, and spirits from all over the world are put to the test.

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS)
"In 1973, three organizations—the Bourbon Institute, the Distilled Spirits Institute and the Licensed Beverage Industries, Inc.—merged to form the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS).
Today, DISCUS is the national trade association representing leading producers and marketers of distilled spirits products in the United States.
Over the years, DISCUS has served as the distillers’ voice on policy and legislative issues in our nation’s capital, state capitals and foreign capitals worldwide." (from https://www.distilledspirits.org/our-heritage/)
Institute of Brewing and Distilling
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD) originated as the Laboratory Club in London in 1886, when a group of talented scientific researchers in the fields of biology and chemistry agreed to meet and discuss scientific issues relating to malting and brewing. The Transactions of the Laboratory Club was published in that year and was subsequently re-titled The Journal of the Institute of Brewing (the same year the Laboratory Club became the Institute of Brewing) which continues to publish papers on scientific research related to fermentation, beer quality, distilling, malting, and cereal sciences in four issues annually. In 2001 the Institute of Brewing merged with the International Brewers’ Guild, a long-established body representing mainly professional brewers in the United Kingdom, to form the Institute and Guild of Brewing. This body was superseded in 2005 by the IBD to reflect the increasing importance of the distilling industries in the activities of the Institute.
Master Brewers Association of America
The Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA) is a nonprofit (501 C3) professional, scientific organization dedicated to advance, support, and encourage scientific research into brewing malt beverages and related industries and to make that research available to the public through conferences, discussion groups, journals, publications and seminars.
Ontario Craft Distillers Association
The ONTARIO CRAFT DISTILLERS ASSOCIATION (OCDA) / L'ASSOCIATION DES DISTILLATEURS ARTISANAUX DE L'ONTARIO is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the success of the Province of Ontario's Craft Distilleries.

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO): Manufacturers
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is responsible for administering the Liquor Licence Act (LLA) and specific sections of the Liquor Control Act (LCA), which together with the regulations made under them establish the licensing and regulatory regime for most aspects relating to the sale and service of alcohol in Ontario.
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO): Spirits Manufacturers' Guide
Guide to starting your own spirits production in Ontario and Canada.
Canada Food Inspection Agency: Labelling Requirements for Alcoholic Beverages
Canada Revenue Agency--Producers and Packagers of Spirits
Licence requirements and forms for spirit production in Canada.
Government of Canada Excise Act
Act overseeing distilleries in Canada.
LCBO
Liquor Control Board of Ontario

Canadian Industry Statistics--Distilleries (from Innovation, Science & Economic Development Canada Trade Data Online)
Canadian Industry Statistics (CIS) analyses industry data on many economic indicators using the most recent data from Statistics Canada. CIS looks at industry trends and financial information, such as GDP, Labour Productivity, Manufacturing and Trade data.
Industry Statistics (Spirits Canada)
Links to monthly industry stats by province and annual stats for Canada.

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