Hands-on Workshop November 2024
$1,899.00
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Reserved spot for 3 days at the Ultimate 3-Day Hands-on Distilling Workshop. Learn from award-winning distiller Todd Buckley and master distillers Darin & Randy Kyle, owners of Quartz Mountain Distillers.
- Workshop dates: 11/8-11/10, 2024
- Reserved spot for all 3 days
- Includes a free Lifetime Access membership to DistilleryUniversity.com online courses (including all footage from this Workshop – $499 value!)
- Includes supplemental materials including PowerPoint presentations, business plan, fundraising slide deck, and more.
- Includes invitations to any After-Hours Events throughout the weekend
- Your future distillery will be featured prominently on the Alumnus Directory
Unlock the Alchemy of Spirits: Your Exclusive Pass to the Ultimate Distilling Workshop
Are you tired of browsing countless distilling tutorials online only to be left with more questions than answers? Have you ever dreamt of crafting your own signature blend of spirits? If so, then read on. We've crafted an experience that goes beyond mere theory, delivering you straight into the hands-on world of distillation.
What You Get: An All-Access Pass
- Reserved Spot for All 3 Days: This is an immersive weekend event, and your seat is waiting for you.
- Lifetime Access Membership: Not only do you get face-to-face time with experts, but you also get lifetime access to DistilleryUniversity.com, including all the workshop footage—a $499 value at no extra cost.
- Supplementary Toolkit: Receive Powerpoint presentations, a business plan template, fundraising slide deck, and more, giving you a holistic educational package.
- Exclusive Invitations: Join us for After-Hours Events throughout the weekend, a priceless networking opportunity.
Your Professors: Industry Titans
- Todd Buckley: Covers everything from the history of American distilling to the nuances of alcohol biology and chemistry.
- Darin Kyle & Randy Kyle: Owners of Quartz Mountain Distillers, they'll walk you through the practicalities of operating high-grade distilling equipment, fermentation, bottling, labeling and the day to day operations inside the distillery. .
Hands-On Experience
- Real Equipment, Real Spirits: For the first time, you're in control. Manage a professional-grade reflux still and distill your own spirits.
- Your Own Masterpiece: Bring home a bottle of your crafted spirits, fine-tuned to your preferred strength and flavor profile.
- End-to-End Mastery: From mashing and fermentation to bottling, labeling, and blending, this workshop leaves no stone unturned.
Why This Workshop Is Unlike Any Other
You're not just learning; you're doing. This is as real as it gets. Whether you're a beginner looking for a comprehensive distilling overview or an advanced distiller aiming to refine your craft, this workshop is your stepping stone to distilling success.
Time is of the Essence
Spots are limited and filling up rapidly. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to elevate your distilling game.
FULL CURRICULUM BELOW:
Hands-on Workshops Curriculum
Led by Industry Expert Todd Buckley
Welcome to the Beverage Alcohol Industry
- History of Distilling in America: Discover the fascinating past of distilling in the U.S.
- Regulation Highlights: Learn the essential regulations for distilling in the U.S.
- The Competitive Landscape: Understand the current spirits market in the U.S.
Introduction to Fermentation
- Fermentation Basics: Explore how grains, fruits, and yeast come together to create alcohol.
- Yeast Varieties: Learn about different yeast strains and their effects on flavor.
Introduction to Alcohol Chemistry
- Alcohol Types: Understand the differences between ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol.
- Acids and Esters: Learn about organic acids and esters and their roles in distillation.
- Filtration: Discover the importance of filtration in producing clean spirits.
Vodka Distillation
- Using a Hydrometer: Master the proper use of this essential tool.
- Substrate Choices: Learn about different bases for vodka production.
- Achieving High Proof: Techniques to reach 190 proof.
- Filtration and Proofing: Ensure your vodka is pure and correctly proofed.
- Bottling: Get hands-on experience in bottling your product.
Brandy Distillation
- Fruit Choices: Discover the best fruits for brandy production.
- Achieving High Proof: Techniques to reach 160 proof.
- Filtration and Proofing: Ensure your brandy is pure and correctly proofed.
- Bottling: Learn the bottling process for brandy.
Gin Production
- Botanical Choices: Explore various botanicals for gin.
- Extraction Methods: Learn maceration, decoction, and infusion techniques.
- Filtration and Proofing: Ensure your gin is pure and correctly proofed.
- Bottling: Get hands-on experience in bottling your gin.
Whiskey Distillation and Aging
- Substrate Choices: Learn about different bases for whiskey production.
- Fermentation and Distillation: Master these critical processes.
- Aging: Understand the importance of aging in whiskey production.
- Filtration and Proofing: Ensure your whiskey is pure and correctly proofed.
- Bottling: Get hands-on experience in bottling your whiskey.
Introduction to Distillation Physics
- Heating, Reflux, and Condensation: Learn the science behind distillation.
- Still Design: Understand the design and function of different stills.
- Measuring Techniques: Master the use of weight, volume, and temperature in distillation.
