ViolentBlue

this one has been gone for some time, I don't like to hijack anybodies post, but since its gone.... I can supply similar design brand new for less. or if you want exactly the same, i can build that too.

I as well as other manufacturers build stills with the ability to bypass the column completely running as a true potstill, that may be a more expensive route than just buying a potstill, but less expensive than buying both. even still, with a plated column still, it is possible to emulate fairly closely a standard potstill, there will still be a little more fractioning of the spirit through passive reflux, but not as much as one might expect.

actually, no. Makers mark does strip distilling by continuous column, then final distillation by potstill, but most large commercial distillers distill exclusively on continuous columns. Batch distilling seems to be the domain of the Microdistilleries. A continuous column can be tuned to cut the higher and lower compounds out in the distillation process, its never perfect but close enough. This method doesn't have any real benefit for flavor, the benefits are economical, since its cheaper to run a continuous still then a batch still. Considering the size of the columns the big boys are using, and the throughput, its difficult to scale down such an apparatus. Difficult but not impossible. I've had a number of requests for such a design, but no one yet has ponied up the money for an experimental design, because thats ultimately what you will have. there are so many factors involved in running a continuous column, that even a slight variation in your mash bill, or change in yeast can upset the whole system. balancing all the factors is difficult, but not impossible. if you were able to get a reliably set up continuous stripping system going, your production would be infinitely scale-able (up to the point you're running 24 hrs a day)

I sent an email off requesting to book a table, no response as of yet.

its pretty much just diluting down to final bottling proof. some vodka makers carbon filter after dilution others do not.

done and done for anyone out there wondering. www.artisanstilldesign.com

GNS and neutral made from grapes, are two very different things. I know many absinthe makers who would rather have grape neutral for authenticity's sake, but its just not available. grape or fruit based vodka would be a real craft product worth pursuing.

Will do.

Where abouts in BC are you located? I have friends and family on Vancouver Island. I even know several people around the province who are doing just like you. Love to help you out however I can, we're not so lucky with licencing laws here in Alberta.

we build stills, similar in design to holstein and carls, but significantly less expensive. a packed column might be a less expensive option for vodka, then a simple bypass valve to run in potstill mode for brandy.

wish apples grew a little better around here, I would very much like to make a new world Apple brandy.

we can do that, need to talk specs and nail down exactly what you need. Distilling on /off the grain and so forth. I have a price on a steam heated 600 gallon unit I designed for a start up in Indiana. http://www.artisancopperworks.com/shop/page/7?sessid=QRh60zAzdCYV3ZMUs26iRWNdenZLXgcS4uoXyC762MpoSh5TFG9XNyXjjrKkLT9W&shop_param=

began construction this last week, on a 150gallon potstill, with gin basket and access hatch in the riser. I'll keep you updated as construction continues. this beauty will be delivered in late January/early Feb, and begin its new life distilling Gin and whiskey out in Washington State.

we've got the ability to pre-order yours up on the website now.we'll have the copper catalysers up there in the next short while. they're due for arrival in Mid January, but could be here sooner (fingers crossed) several units are spoken for, best order yours quick.

so folks, you gonna come this year? Hoping to be there, will have a demonstrator of our 30 gallon still, and if we can get things to line up right maybe one of our 55 gallon units as well. its a chunk of change for a small startup like us,(tickets booth travel and Hotel) but it'll be nice to meet some folk and put faces to names.

Corn doesn't release its starches very readily. you can over come this a couple of ways, finer grind is one way, the other is a longer cooking time. but do keep in mind corn doesn't have as much starch to be converted to sugars as other grains. but the flavor is much better in my opinion and very much worth the extra effort.

I'm a fan of Woodford reserve, and while "Craft" may apply, it carries many connotations that don't. yes its just gimmicky advertising. but until "Craft Distiller" is defined legally, they can use it however they like, even if we don't like it.

either product development or small scale product production.

50a 220 single phase. but you can request a control panel for 3 phase and run 3 elements. if it were 3 phase it would be 208v

Well folks we're ready to take pre-orders for the Complete 30 gallon proofing stills. we've had the boilers available for a while now, but the columns should be arriving in about 2 months time. (or less hopefully) unit #1 and #2 are spoken for already, and we're only doing a run of 6 to start. so if you need one best order soon. Sale price will be $4200 bare bones, DIY (boiler, column, 180 , clamps/seals and condensor) and $5000 Super Ultra Deluxe package (working on the name, but its same as above, but includes heat and dephleg temp controller, disabler valves element guards and elements, set up for 50A 220v) all units are serial numbered, manufactured to IS09000 standards, and registered with the FDA. Preorders will have their Boilers and controllers shipped our ahead of time, so you can get the plumbing and wiring started. you will be assigned a serial Number so you can get your Paperwork under way as well. the boiler

or am I the only one that gets an error?

they wouldn't be doing their job if they didn't reject a certain percentage of labels that came in. resubmit it with a .01 shift in the font size and see what happens. Chances are it will be approved since its a REsubmittal rather than a first submission.

Now that is a pretty piece of equipment. looks like its set up for Vodka with a column so tall.

Bad News, Factory jacked up my price on this unit, so I won't be able to prebuild them like I thought. we can build to order at a cost of $15,000 with agitator and basic control. that puts them into the range of the 150 gallon potstills. But as a proofing still, it is still quite reasonably priced.

I know people with gluten allergies really have to pick and choose their spirits. who'd a thought that would come through in distillation, but apparently it does. with nut allergies it could be worse, the volatile oils are what comes over in the final product, so it really depends what oils in the nut that causes the reaction and what oils come over in the spirit. but either way if I were allergic, I wouldn't chance it.