Ginerator Arne Hillesland standing next to the 1000-gallon copper pot alembic still at Distillery 209 in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. He is allowing the still to cool off before cleaning, as he does a gin tasting before the end

Ginerator Arne Hillesland standing next to the 1000-gallon copper pot alembic still at Distillery 209 in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. He is allowing the still to cool off before cleaning, as he does a gin tasting before the end of the day. (Photo By Liz Hafalia/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)