Distilling Workshop

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9:15-9:30 Registration & Morning Refreshments

9:30-9:45 Introduction

By Chris Gerling,  Dwayne Bershaw, Nicolas Haase, Alexander Plank

9:45-11:00 Practical Basics of Distillery Systems Applications I - Alexander Plank & Nicolas Haase

•  Distillery Design Evolution, What's Behind the Traditions & Concepts
•  Distillery Technology Applications for
•  Apple and Wine Brandies, eau-de-vie
•  Grappa, Whiskey, Rum and Vodka

11:00-12:00 Distillation and Analytical Principles - Gavin Sacks

•  Congeners & Analysis
•  Flavor Chemistry

12:00-1:00 LUNCH BREAK

1:00-1:30 Batch Distilling Demonstration I - Nicholas Haase

•  Explanations of Process Parameters to Produce Quality Spirits 
•  Demonstrating 'Stripping' Run of Fermented Fruit or Wine to Produce 'Low Wines' for Re-distillation

1:30-2:15 Mashing Principles - Nicholas Haase & Chris Gerling

•  The Primary, Critical Process in a Distillery
•  Applications of Raw Materials, Enzymes & Process Control

2:15-3:15 Fermentation  Principles - Chris Gerling & Kaylyn Kirkpatrick, Cornell University

•  The Primary or Secondary Critical Process in a Distillery
•  Applications of Raw Materials, Yeasts & Process Control

3:15-3:30 BREAK

 ****Question and Answer Opportunities****

4:00 Tour location TBD

5:00 - 8:30 Dinner & Tasting

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9:15-9:30 Morning Refreshments

9:30-11:00 Practical Basics of Distillery Systems Applications II - Alexander Plank

•  Modern Distillery Technology Applications for Fruit (eau-de-vie) and Brandies, Grappa, Whiskey, Rum and Vodka

11:00-12:00 Batch Distilling Demonstration II - Nicolas Haase

•  Explanations of Process Control to Produce Quality
•  Spirits while Demonstrating:
•  Traditional Pot Still Spirit Run of Stripping Distillation's 'Low Wines'
•  Single-pass Column Distillation From Fermented Mash to Hearts
•  Sensory Evaluation of Head, Heart and Tail Cuts

12:00-1:00 Lunch Break

1:00-2:20 Practical Basics of Distillery Systems Applications III - Alexander Plank

•  Continuous Distillation Technology & Applications
•  Capacity Considerations and Calculations

2:20-2:30 Break

2:30-3:30 Barrel Aging and Finishing Topics - Dwayne Bershaw

•  Overview and Evaluation of Barrel aging strategies, including:
•  Barrel Selection & Accelerated Aging
•  Finishing Topics, Including: Filtration, Blending, & Activated Carbon Treatment of Distillate

3:30-4:45 Distillery Systems Applications - Alexander Plank & Nicolas Haase

•  Examples for Various Spirits Production Installations
•  Distillery Start-up Consideration

***Question and Answer Opportunities will also be accommodated Throughout the Workshop***

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