How difficult is the US licensing process for making alcohol?
A. Getting a license from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) is not difficult, and only takes about a month. To get the proper forms call 800-389-2282 or 513-648-7150 (in Cincinnati, OH). Ask for the package for the Small Fuel Alcohol producer (under 10,000 proof gallons) There is only one ATF office that deals with fuel alcohol permits now and their office is Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 550 Main St., Room 8002 Federal Building, Cincinnati, OH 45202-3263.