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Hi everyone!
We've heard from many students at Distillery University that it's difficult to take time off for our 3-day Workshops. To help fix this, we're now offering single day Seminars, too!
These Seminars are a full day of education where you'll hear from a selection of industry experts. Topics covered will vary from Seminar to Seminar, but will always include:
- Distillation equipment
- Fermentation
- Ingredient selection
- Discussion of various spirit types and their requirements
- Sales & marketing
- Business Planning
- And more!
For a more comprehensive schedule, please visit the information page on our website.
All attendees will also receive a FREE 19-page Professionally developed Business Plan, specific to craft distilleries.
Director of Education and lead presenter Todd Buckley is well-known for the award-winning gin he made at the Belletown Distillery. In 2014, his hand-crafted spirit scored a 94 from the Beverage Tasting Institute, beating out such notable gins as Beefeater, Tanqueray and Bombay Sapphire. He'll be sharing his experiential secrets as well as his technical knowledge in comprehensive Seminar that is not to be missed.
After the Seminar, you're also invited to join us for an afterhours networking event at a nearby watering hole. This is a great opportunity to learn from your fellow students and get some one-on-one time with instructors. We'll also be engaging in a very fun Tasting & Sensory Evaluation event; bring your spouses and/or friends!
Our camera crew will also be on-site to capture the entire Seminar on film. Later on, this footage will be edited together and posted online at DistilleryUniversity.com.
All Seminar attendees will be given a FREE Lifetime Access pass (a $499 value!) to the site, so you'll be able to refer back to every part of the Seminar whenever you need to, as well as the 50 hours of current footage from other Workshops.
Space is limited, so sign up today. Early registration discounts expire soon.
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact me directly by phone or email. I look forward to hearing from you!
Rockwell Rutter
(509) 999-1244
rockwell@distilleryuniversity.com
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Hi everybody!
Our latest entry into our Webinar series comes to you in 3 parts. Director of Education Todd Buckley will be LIVE from Tacoma, WA to teach you everything you need to know about proper Business Planning for craft distillers. Keep in mind, the Business Planning Webinars will take place over the course of 3 separate Wednesdays, but you don’t have to be present for all of them. We’ll be recording each session and will have it posted to the website soon after their conclusion. Each session will be approximately one hour.
As part of the Webinar experience, all participants will be able to interact with Todd in realtime, asking questions via text as they occur to you. Rather than a simple presentation, these Webinars will have a much more conversational feel to them and you’ll be able to tailor the experience to exactly what you’d like to learn.
Here's a link to learn more: https://distilleryuniversity.com/product/business-planning-webinar-with-todd-buckley-3-part-series
Dates: 8/21, 8/28 and 9/4. All sessions will begin at 4:30pm PST
Subtopics will include:
Introduction to Essential Business Planning for Your Startup Distillery
Organizational Structure
Partners & Advisors
Management & Personnel
Business Plan vs Business Canvas
Market Analysis
Customer Sentiment
Competition
SWOT/VRIO Analysis
SMART Business Goals
Marketing Strategy
Marketing Plan
Personnel Plan
Financial Plan
Financial Forecasting
Sources and Uses
Break-even Analysis
Business Plan Outline
Putting It All Together
Entering The Dog & Pony ShowIf anyone has any questions, feel free to get a hold of me by phone or email. I can be reached at (509) 999-1244 and rockwell@distilleryuniversity.com. We hope to see you there!
Rockwell Rutter
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Hi everyone!
Rockwell Rutter here from Distillery University; I wanted to let everyone know about two new 3-day Workshops to be held this fall at 3 Howls Distillery in Seattle, WA (Session 1: September 13-15; Session 2: October 11-13)
These Workshops allow you to actually take control of a professional-grade reflux still and produce your own batch of spirits under the supervision of award-winning distillers. We'll also have lots of classroom time to learn from various experts and get all your questions answered. All students also receive a FREE Lifetime Membership to our online classes (currently at over 47 hours of content and a $499 value). Also, everyone is entered to win a free 3 gallon reflux still (the same type we use during the Workshop). We announce the winner on Sunday, just let us know where to ship it!
If you're looking to get ACTUAL hands-on experience, these are the Workshops for you. We'll have a mash already made up for you, so all you have to focus on is getting your spirits to come out just right.
After your spirits run is complete, you'll then be shown how to blend with distilled water in order to get the strength and flavor profile you're looking for. From there, you'll bottle your finished spirit and take it home with you! We'll also run the bottling line and a few other hands-on activities.
Topics to be covered in the hands-on portion of the class are:
Mashing
Grain choice
Temperatures
Fermentation
Choosing the base product
Yeast choice
Vessel choice
Distillation
Making the cuts
Temperature choice
Equipment design/performance
Still performanceFor the classroom portion of the Workshop, industry expert Todd Buckley covers:
Welcome to the Beverage Alcohol Industry
History of Distilling in America
Regulation Highlights to Distill in the US
The Competitive Landscape of Spirits in the US
Introduction to Biology: Fermentation
Grains, Fruits and Yeast
Yeast Strains
Introduction to Chemistry: Alcohol
Ethanol, Methanol, Isopropanol
Organic Acids
Ethylene and Ethyl Ether
Esters
Filtration
Vodka distillation
Properly Using a Hydrometer
Substrate Choices
Achieving 190 proof
Bottling
Brandy Distillation
Fruit Choices
Achieving 160 proof
Filtration
Proofing
Botanicals Blending for Gin
Botanical Choices
Maceration, Decoction and Infusion
Brewing Skill for Whiskey Distillation and Aging
Substrate Choices
Fermentation
Distillation Techniques
Aging
Introduction to Physics: Distillation
Heating, Reflux and Condensation
Still Design
Weight, Volume and TemperatureIf you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact me any time by phone or email. Also, here is a link to the informational page on our website, where you can view pricing and registration info (https://distilleryuniversity.com/hands-on-workshop/). Have a great day!
Rockwell Rutter
(509) 999-1244
rockwell@distilleryuniversity.com
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Hi everyone!
Rockwell Rutter here from Distillery University; I wanted to let everyone know about our new 3-day Workshop at 3 Howls Distillery in Seattle, WA (June 7-9)
This Workshop allows you to actually take control of a professional-grade reflux still and produce your own batch of spirits under the supervision of award-winning distillers. We'll also have lots of classroom time to learn from various experts and get all your questions answered. All students also receive a FREE Lifetime Membership to our online classes (currently at over 47 hours of content and a $499 value). Also, everyone is entered to win a free 3 gallon reflux still (the same type we use during the Workshop). We announce the winner on Sunday, just let us know where to ship it!
If you're looking to get ACTUAL hands-on experience, this is the Workshop for you. We'll have a mash already made up for you, so all you have to focus on is getting your spirits to come out just right.
After your spirits run is complete, you'll then be shown how to blend with distilled water in order to get the strength and flavor profile you're looking for. From there, you'll bottle your finished spirit and take it home with you! We'll also run the bottling line and a few other hands-on activities.
Topics to be covered in the hands-on portion of the class are:
Mashing
Grain choice
Temperatures
Fermentation
Choosing the base product
Yeast choice
Vessel choice
Distillation
Making the cuts
Temperature choice
Equipment design/performance
Still performanceFor the classroom portion of the Workshop, industry expert Todd Buckley covers:
Welcome to the Beverage Alcohol Industry
History of Distilling in America
Regulation Highlights to Distill in the US
The Competitive Landscape of Spirits in the US
Introduction to Biology: Fermentation
Grains, Fruits and Yeast
Yeast Strains
Introduction to Chemistry: Alcohol
Ethanol, Methanol, Isopropanol
Organic Acids
Ethylene and Ethyl Ether
Esters
Filtration
Vodka distillation
Properly Using a Hydrometer
Substrate Choices
Achieving 190 proof
Bottling
Brandy Distillation
Fruit Choices
Achieving 160 proof
Filtration
Proofing
Botanicals Blending for Gin
Botanical Choices
Maceration, Decoction and Infusion
Brewing Skill for Whiskey Distillation and Aging
Substrate Choices
Fermentation
Distillation Techniques
Aging
Introduction to Physics: Distillation
Heating, Reflux and Condensation
Still Design
Weight, Volume and TemperatureIf you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact me any time by phone or email. Also, here is a link to the informational page on our website, where you can view pricing and registration info (https://distilleryuniversity.com/hands-on-workshop/). Have a great day!
Rockwell Rutter
(509) 999-1244
rockwell@distilleryuniversity.com
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Hi everyone!
Rockwell Rutter here from Distillery University; I wanted to let everyone know about our new 3-day Workshop at 3 Howls Distillery in Seattle, WA (March 29-31)
This Workshop allows you to actually take control of a professional-grade reflux still and produce your own batch of spirits under the supervision of award-winning distillers. We'll also have lots of classroom time to learn from various experts and get all your questions answered. All students also receive a FREE Lifetime Membership to our online classes (currently at over 47 hours of content and a $499 value).
If you're looking to get ACTUAL hands-on experience, this is the Workshop for you. We'll have a mash already made up for you, so all you have to focus on is getting your spirits to come out just right. Also, all attendees are entered into a contest to win one of the stills!
After your spirits run is complete, you'll then be shown how to blend with distilled water in order to get the strength and flavor profile you're looking for. From there, you'll bottle your finished spirit and take it home with you!
Topics to be covered in the hands-on portion of the class are:
Mashing
Grain choice
Temperatures
Fermentation
Choosing the base product
Yeast choice
Vessel choice
Distillation
Making the cuts
Temperature choice
Equipment design/performance
Still performanceFor the classroom portion of the Workshop, industry expert Todd Buckley covers:
Welcome to the Beverage Alcohol Industry
History of Distilling in America
Regulation Highlights to Distill in the US
The Competitive Landscape of Spirits in the US
Introduction to Biology: Fermentation
Grains, Fruits and Yeast
Yeast Strains
Introduction to Chemistry: Alcohol
Ethanol, Methanol, Isopropanol
Organic Acids
Ethylene and Ethyl Ether
Esters
Filtration
Vodka distillation
Properly Using a Hydrometer
Substrate Choices
Achieving 190 proof
Bottling
Brandy Distillation
Fruit Choices
Achieving 160 proof
Filtration
Proofing
Botanicals Blending for Gin
Botanical Choices
Maceration, Decoction and Infusion
Brewing Skill for Whiskey Distillation and Aging
Substrate Choices
Fermentation
Distillation Techniques
Aging
Introduction to Physics: Distillation
Heating, Reflux and Condensation
Still Design
Weight, Volume and TemperatureIf you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact me any time by phone or email. Also, here is a link to the informational page on our website, where you can view pricing and registration info (https://distilleryuniversity.com/hands-on-workshop/). Have a great day!
Rockwell Rutter
(509) 999-1244
rockwell@distilleryuniversity.com
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Hi everyone!
Rockwell Rutter here from Distillery University; I wanted to let everyone know about our new 3-day Workshop at 3 Howls Distillery in Seattle, WA (October 26-28)
This Workshop allows you to actually take control of a professional-grade reflux still and produce your own batch of spirits under the supervision of award-winning distillers. We'll also have lots of classroom time to learn from various experts and get all your questions answered. All students also receive a FREE Lifetime Membership to our online classes (currently at over 47 hours of content and a $499 value).
If you're looking to get ACTUAL hands-on experience, this is the Workshop for you. We'll have a mash already made up for you, so all you have to focus on is getting your spirits to come out just right.
After your spirits run is complete, you'll then be shown how to blend with distilled water in order to get the strength and flavor profile you're looking for. From there, you'll bottle your finished spirit and take it home with you!
Topics to be covered in the hands-on portion of the class are:
Mashing
Grain choice
Temperatures
Fermentation
Choosing the base product
Yeast choice
Vessel choice
Distillation
Making the cuts
Temperature choice
Equipment design/performance
Still performanceFor the classroom portion of the Workshop, industry expert Todd Buckley covers:
Welcome to the Beverage Alcohol Industry
History of Distilling in America
Regulation Highlights to Distill in the US
The Competitive Landscape of Spirits in the US
Introduction to Biology: Fermentation
Grains, Fruits and Yeast
Yeast Strains
Introduction to Chemistry: Alcohol
Ethanol, Methanol, Isopropanol
Organic Acids
Ethylene and Ethyl Ether
Esters
Filtration
Vodka distillation
Properly Using a Hydrometer
Substrate Choices
Achieving 190 proof
Bottling
Brandy Distillation
Fruit Choices
Achieving 160 proof
Filtration
Proofing
Botanicals Blending for Gin
Botanical Choices
Maceration, Decoction and Infusion
Brewing Skill for Whiskey Distillation and Aging
Substrate Choices
Fermentation
Distillation Techniques
Aging
Introduction to Physics: Distillation
Heating, Reflux and Condensation
Still Design
Weight, Volume and TemperatureIf you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact me any time by phone or email. Also, here is a link to the informational page on our website, where you can view pricing and registration info (https://distilleryuniversity.com/hands-on-workshop/). Have a great day!
Rockwell Rutter
(509) 999-1244
rockwell@distilleryuniversity.com
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For the first time ever, Distillery University is going on the road! This April we hope you'll join us at the award-winning 3 Howls Distillery in Seattle, WA for three days of distilling education and fun.
https://distilleryuniversity.com/hands-on-workshop/
Director of Education Todd Buckley is well-known for the award-winning gin he made at the Belletown Distillery. In 2014, his hand-crafted spirit scored a 94 from the Beverage Tasting Institute, beating out such notable gins as Beefeater, Tanqueray and Bombay Sapphire. He'll be sharing his experiential secrets as well as his technical knowledge in this 3-day Workshop that is not to be missed.
The entire Workshop will be held at the 3 Howls Distillery in Downtown Seattle, WA. Students will get a chance to learn directly from Will Maschmeier, the distillery's founder and an award-winning distilling expert.
For a detailed look at the topics we'll be covering, please visit our website.
Students will have several out of class experiences to take advantage of, including:
- Sensory evaluations of 7 spirits at a nearby restaurant
- After hours drinks and networking at local watering holes
Our camera crew will also be on-site to capture the entire Workshop on film. Later on, this footage will be edited together and posted online at DistilleryUniversity.com. All Workshop attendees will be given a Lifetime Access pass (a $499 value!) to the site, so you'll be able to refer back to every part of the 3-day Workshop whenever you need to, as well as the 47 hours of current footage from other Workshops. All attendees will also be given a Certificate of Membership to Distillery University, suitable for framing.
Space is limited, so sign up today. You'll find hotel information on our website (including discounts). Early registration discounts expire soon; don't miss out!
https://distilleryuniversity.com/hands-on-workshop/
If anyone has any questions, don't hesitate to contact me personally by phone or email.
Rockwell Rutter
(509) 999-1244
rockwell@distilleryuniversity.com
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Hello everyone!
Here's some exciting news from Distillery University: while our previous Workshops have covered the full spectrum of what it means to become a craft distiller, this Workshop focuses on one spirit only: the complex and intriguing Whiskey. Join us April 8-9, 2017 in Spokane, WA for this one-of-a-kind event. Here's a link to learn more.
Director of Education Todd Buckley is well-known for the award-winning gin he made at the Belletown Distillery. In 2014, his hand-crafted spirit scored a 94 from the Beverage Tasting Institute, beating out such notable gins as Beefeater, Tanqueray and Bombay Sapphire. He'll be sharing his experiential secrets as well as his technical knowledge in this 2-day Workshop that is not to be missed.
Here's a list of topics we'll cover:
What are the different types of whiskey?
Malt whiskies
Grain whiskies
Blended whiskies
Cask strength
Single cask
American whiskey
Bourbon whiskey
Corn whiskey
Malt whiskey
Rye whiskey
Wheat whiskey
What makes great whiskey?
Yeast
Fermentation
Mashing
Malted Grains
Equipment Considerations
Still construction
Still design
Fermentation vessels
Grain Selection
Fermentation
Distillation
Aging and BlendingDistillation practices for whiskey making
Column still
Pot Still
Stripping Run
Making Heads, Hearts, and Tails Cuts
Filtration, Maturation & Blending
Barrel types
Warehousing
Whiskey analysis
Making sensory charts
Common mistakes to avoid in making whiskeyStudents will have several out of class experiences to take advantage of, including:
- Sensory evaluations of 7 whiskies at Durkin’s Liquor Bar
- After hours drinks and networking at local watering holes
Our camera crew will also be on-site to capture the entire Workshop on film. Later on, this footage will be edited together and posted online at DistilleryUniversity.com. All Workshop attendees will be given a free Lifetime Access pass (a $499 value!) to the site, so you'll be able to refer back to every part of the 2-day Workshop whenever you need to, as well as the 46 hours of current footage from other Workshops. All attendees will also be given a Certificate of Membership to Distillery University, suitable for framing.
Space is limited, so sign up today. You'll find hotel information on our website (including discounts). Early registration discounts expire soon; don't miss out!
April 8-9, 2017 in Spokane, WA. Click here to learn more.
If anyone has any questions, feel free to contact me personally by phone or email. Have a great day!
Rockwell Rutter
(509) 999-1244
rockwell@distilleryuniversity.com
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Hello everyone from Distillery University!
We've been having a lot of success with our 3 and 5-day hands-on Workshops, so we've decided to double-down and start offering spirit-specific events, as well.
Our first spirit Workshop is the Ultimate Gin Workshop, coming to Spokane, WA on January 14th and 15th, 2017. Students will learn everything there is to know about gin formulation, distillation, blending, etc. from award-winning distiller Todd Buckley. His gin was rated a 94 in 2014 by the Beverage Testing Institute, beating out big brands like Beefeater, Tanqueray and Bombay Sapphire (link). We'll also be covering botanical selection, and we'll have a collection of various botanical samples on hand to experience. These come courtesy of Morning Myst Botanics.
We'll also be hearing from Paul Ziegman, owner and Master Distiller at Tinbender Craft Distillery. As someone who personally built every piece of equipment in his distillery, he'll be covering equipment construction, design, layout and other considerations.
Later on in the evening we'll adjourn to a local watering hole for a gin-focused sensory experience and tasting event. We'll sample 7 different gins and Todd will walk us through the different essences and botanicals we can perceive.
The next day will consist of a half-day back in the classroom, then a trip out to Palouse Pint malthouse. Master Maltster Joel Williamson will give us a tour and allow us to sample his various types of malt.
All students will receive a free Lifetime membership to Distillery University, where you can learn from our existing 46 hours of video coursework, as well as the footage from all future Workshops.
Early registration ends soon and space is limited, so get in while you can to reserve a space. Here's a link to learn more: http://bit.ly/2fzXUHF
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me personally by phone or email. Have a great day!
Rockwell Rutter
(509) 999-1244
rockwell@distilleryuniversity.com
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Hi Reiner,
We'd love to have you join us at Distillery University. Our course content was filmed at two different 5-day hands-on Workshops, totaling just over 37 hours. There are also numerous spreadsheets and Powerpoint presentations available for download.
There's a promotion running right now that'll save you 25% at checkout. Just use promo code SUMMERPROJECT.
If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to contact me by phone or email. Good luck!
Rockwell Rutter
rockwell@distilleryuniversity.com
(509) 999-1244
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Hi everybody,
I wanted to let everyone know about a new site we launched this week that you might find useful. It's a fully searchable, all-online resource directory for our industry called DistillersBook.com. We've got over 700 different listings from 48 different categories, and each listing has all the information you need. Companies are now coming to the site to claim their listing and to upload new photos, special offers, etc., so check back often for new content.
If anyone has any questions regarding the site or how they can get involved don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks!
Rockwell Rutter
rockwell@distilleryuniversity.com
(509) 999-1244
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Hi everybody,
I wanted to let everyone know about a new site we launched this week that you might find useful. It's a fully searchable, all-online resource directory for our industry called DistillersBook.com. We've got over 700 different listings from 48 different categories, and each listing has all the information you need. Companies are now coming to the site to claim their listing and to upload new photos, special offers, etc., so check back often for new content.
If anyone has any questions regarding the site or how they can get involved don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks!
Rockwell Rutter
rockwell@distilleryuniversity.com
(509) 999-1244
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Hi everybody,
I wanted to let everyone know about a new site we launched this week that you might find useful. It's a fully searchable, all-online resource directory for our industry called DistillersBook.com. We've got 696 different listings from every category you can think of, and each listing has all the information you need. Companies are now coming to the site to claim their listing and to upload new photos, special offers, etc., so check back often for new content.
If anyone has any questions regarding the site or how they can get involved don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks!
Rockwell Rutter
rockwell@distilleryuniversity.com
(509) 999-1244
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Hi everybody,
I understand it can be tough getting out of town for a week, especially mid-summer. Kids are out of school, co-workers are taking vacations; there's a lot to consider.
Since we began promoting the summer Workshop a few weeks ago, we've gotten an overwhelming number of responses asking for the event to be held in July instead of June. Couple that with the enormous number of events happening concurrently in Spokane and the subsequent shortage of hotel rooms, and we've decided to make a change.
The new dates of the summer Ultimate Workshop are July 11th - July 15th, 2016.
Hopefully this makes it easier for people to make their travel arrangements and join us. To make up for the inconvenience we may have caused, we're also extending the discounted Early Registration pricing through 6/11. Reserve your spot now and guarantee your place for the 5-day Workshop. (https://distilleryuniversity.com/hands-on-workshop/)
If anyone has any questions or needs help finding a place to stay, please don't hesitate to contact me personally by phone or email.
Email: rockwell@distilleryuniversity.com
Phone: (509) 999-1244
Cheers!
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Hi everyone!
Rockwell Rutter from Distillery University here. I wanted to give everyone an update on our Hands-on Workshop coming June 20-24 in Spokane, WA.
The March Workshop was an absolute success; we had folks come in from all 4 corners of the country to participate in the 5-day event and everyone left with a smile and new energy for their distillery project. In addition to the classwork and the actual hands-on learning at Tinbender Craft Distillery, we also organized a few after-hours events for people to enjoy. We toured Spokane Industries (tank manufacturer) and held several group dinners and tasting events at local bars and restaurants.
There were also a few surprise gifts for everyone (that I won't reveal here), except for one. In addition to the recorded footage of the entire Workshop now available through their account on DistilleryUniversity.com, and the accompanying Powerpoint presentations, attendees were also gifted an EXTENSIVE Business Plan Formulation tool. This software tool will help them with forecasting, expense planning, batch costing, and a host of other business plan requirements as they move closer to starting their distilleries.
Now that the Workshop is over, we're gearing up for the next one this June. The Early Registration discount ends on 5/22, so don't miss your chance to save $500. Every registration comes with a free Lifetime Access membership to the online content, so you'll have the benefit viewing the Workshop you attended, as well as the 37 hours of other content that's currently available.
We'd love to have you join us next month. Here's a link to learn more: https://distilleryuniversity.com/hands-on-workshop/. And here's a link to a short (one-minute) video showcasing some of the actual hands-on learning: https://vimeo.com/163875286
Here's what a few attendees had to say:
“I congratulate the team at Distilling University for the training workshop they have organized. The workshop included a good mix of seminar and on-site education, highlighted by our visit of an equipment manufacturer and local distillery. Furthermore, I made great friends and professional contacts in the group with which i am still keeping in touch. Thank you to Rockwell, Dan and Todd. Cheers!" - E. Garcia.
"Thank you very much for an excellent week of learning. It was well worth the effort. The Workshop paid for itself before the first break on day one." - J. Calderon.
"So much practical experience and knowledge. Learning facts is fun, but learning why they're important and how to use them is awesome." - A. Lyon
Cheers!
Rockwell Rutter
rockwell@distilleryuniversity.com
(509) 999-1244
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Hi guys,
Rockwell here from Distillery University. I just wanted to let everyone know we're holding a brand-new 5-day Hands-on Workshop this March in Spokane, WA. Early registration discounts are valid until 2/21, so check out the site and see what you think.
Our Workshop will give you actual hands-on experience, as we'll be heading over to Tinbender Craft Distillery where you'll have the chance to make your own mash and do a spirits run on a small pot still. You even get to take home what you make.
There will also be various experts presenting on topics like legal compliance, distillery operations, equipment considerations, etc. The best part is, all attendees will automatically receive a Lifetime Access membership to DistilleryUniversity.com, so you can refer back to everything you learned at the Workshop, plus all the rest of the current and future content on the site.
If anyone has any questions, you can reply to this thread or email me directly at rockwell@distilleryuniversity.com.
Thanks!
https://distilleryuniversity.com/hands-on-workshop/
Rockwell Rutter
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Hi all,
I wanted to take this opportunity to let everyone know about the launch of Artisan Craft Distilling University, the only 100% online educational resource for people wanting to start their own distilleries. We've got over 22 hours of content that was filmed at an actual 5-day hands-on workshop, plus several interviews from actual distillers.
Check it out if interested. Thanks!
Rockwell Rutter
Make Your Own Spirits at the Ultimate Hands-on Workshop in Seattle, WA (3 New Sessions)
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Hi everyone!
Rockwell Rutter here from Distillery University; I wanted to let everyone know about three new 3-day Workshops to be held this fall at 3 Howls Distillery in Seattle, WA
Session 1: January 31-February 2;
Session 2: March 13-15;
Session 3: April 24-26
These Workshops allow you to actually take control of a professional-grade reflux still and produce your own batch of spirits under the supervision of award-winning distillers. We'll also have lots of classroom time to learn from various experts and get all your questions answered. All students also receive a FREE Lifetime Membership to our online classes (currently at over 50 hours of content and a $499 value).
If you're looking to get ACTUAL hands-on experience, these are the Workshops for you. We'll have a mash already made up for you, so all you have to focus on is getting your spirits to come out just right.
After your spirits run is complete, you'll then be shown how to blend with distilled water in order to get the strength and flavor profile you're looking for. From there, you'll bottle your finished spirit and take it home with you! We'll also run the bottling line and a few other hands-on activities.
Topics to be covered in the hands-on portion of the class are:
Mashing
Grain choice
Temperatures
Fermentation
Choosing the base product
Yeast choice
Vessel choice
Distillation
Making the cuts
Temperature choice
Equipment design/performance
Still performance
For the classroom portion of the Workshop, industry expert Todd Buckley covers:
Welcome to the Beverage Alcohol Industry
History of Distilling in America
Regulation Highlights to Distill in the US
The Competitive Landscape of Spirits in the US
Introduction to Biology: Fermentation
Grains, Fruits and Yeast
Yeast Strains
Introduction to Chemistry: Alcohol
Ethanol, Methanol, Isopropanol
Organic Acids
Ethylene and Ethyl Ether
Esters
Filtration
Vodka distillation
Properly Using a Hydrometer
Substrate Choices
Achieving 190 proof
Bottling
Brandy Distillation
Fruit Choices
Achieving 160 proof
Filtration
Proofing
Botanicals Blending for Gin
Botanical Choices
Maceration, Decoction and Infusion
Brewing Skill for Whiskey Distillation and Aging
Substrate Choices
Fermentation
Distillation Techniques
Aging
Introduction to Physics: Distillation
Heating, Reflux and Condensation
Still Design
Weight, Volume and Temperature
If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact me any time by phone or email. Also, here is a link to the informational page on our website, where you can view pricing and registration info (https://distilleryuniversity.com/hands-on-workshop/). Have a great day!
Rockwell Rutter
(509) 999-1244
rockwell@distilleryuniversity.com