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Milling, Mashing, Fermenting, Distilling, Maturation, Proofing & Bottling… is just the start of the story.We dive into some pretty technical topics on distillation each episode. While we can’t promise there will be no math… we will get to the processes and science behind craft distilling. We also talk with an industry professional about their thoughts and approach to each episode’s topic. That is — the distillers, brewers, warehouse men, engineers, and architects that get it done – day in an ...
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We've got a legislative update (Permanent FET Relief?!) a segment with Craig Englehorn from Spirit Hound Distillery on Emergency Preparation for Distilleries. Tips from someone that's been through a natural disaster emergency situation and brought the distillery out the other side of it. Also we talk with Bee Squared about their 2020 Good Food Awar…
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We talk with Andre Meunier from The Oregonian and Oregon Live! all about the best breweries and beers to taste in Oregon. Later, with Maggie Campbell of Privateer Rum, we discuss origin stories + personal philosophies + rum styles + taking care of employees + ACSA Spirits Judging Program + and much more. Things are still changing rapidly with the C…
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Colleen Moore of Dalkita talks with Hope Ewing of Vervet out of Los Angeles, CA talks a bit about her book Movers & Shakers and the development of Vervet - a line of canned cocktails available in the very urban area of Los Angeles, CA. Includes some interesting history on cocktail styles and the background of flavors from L.A.'s ethnic heritage.…
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Mark Shilling of Uncle Billy's Spirits in Austin, TX talks with us about their line of Ready to Drink Cocktails that launched as a brand extension to a much loved local brewery. We discuss the research and development of their flavors, plus talk growing pains, distribution strategy including a decision that was painful upfront but will give them th…
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Former President of American Craft Spirit Association Mark Shilling lays out exactly WHY you need to contact your federal representatives to get Federal Excise Taxes reformed. Distillers face a 400% increase in federal excise taxes on January 1, 2020 if legislation to at least extend the current FET relief is not passed before Congress goes on holi…
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In this episode, John Jeffery from Bently Heritage in Minden, NV is interviewed to talk about their process and the aging plans. Later, we discuss the chemical reactions inside the barrel as a quick break from the fermentation series including what flavors the different woods and proofs will impart on the spirit.…
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We talk with Henric Molin from Spirit of Hven about the history of his destination distillery with a B&B that developed an analytics laboratory and later a spirits consultancy to help distillers create safer and better products while increasing yields. Later in the episode we have a 10,000 foot overview on barrels and the chemical reactions that oc…
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