Artisan Still Design

just figued I'd let you all know our new website is up. lots of good pics of our equipment, we'll be getting some specific info and pics of our series 1 series 2, and continuous systems soon. www.artisanstilldesign.com

yes they often times even cant be bothered to photoshop out the company's badge either.

to correct your statement, no this is not made by our factory. there are any number of factories who will claim to make our equipment on Alibaba, but none do. Our Factory does not advertise on Alibaba because we do not advertise on Alibaba. there are many rip offs of our designs, and some on these forums have purchased them, and they can tell you the horror stories of trying to get them running, as they are built by companies trying to replicate external appearances with NO understanding of how these systems work. Once I was worried about these rip off companies riding our coat tails, but not any more. It may sound smug, but It is clear to anyone paying attention these copy cats are nothing like ours.

I believe it is, lots of interest but no down payment as of Yet.

yes cooling is key, too many get up and going without thought or budget for cooling.

it is possible to achieve 95% on a 6 plate column, however it will take at minimum 3 passes, or 2 with a very slow spirit run but it will be chocked full of flavor, not ideal for vodka. in order to call it vodka you must achieve a average of 95% in your collected spirits, this is then diluted down for bottling, coming off the parrot at 50% will not qualify. realistically in order to produce Vodka you will want 20 plates or more. with such a system you can achieve 95% in a single pass, however you will still be more efficient doing a seperate strip to low wines then spirit run to achieve your 95%.

I could build you a fully copper still, but it would be a month or two outside that time frame. we have a 60 gallon still on display that is all copper, but that would be way too small for you.

try this again http://adiforums.com/index.php?showtopic=5459

http://http://adiforums.com/index.php?showtopic=5459

you definitely need to be more anal about cleaning, and there is always a chance of copper salts in your final product. however most people do not have any adverse reaction to minute amounts of copper in alcohol, there are some that have a sensitivity to it though. stainless condensers are just easier to clean.

I believe this is still available, its a very good price and one can get a jump start into the industry over night almost.

resubmit it with no changes, you might catch someone different, or the same guy in a better mood.

cip spray balls in place, but no pump or piping.

Caustic followed by an appropriate acid. if you do a mild passivisation after every run, you'll never need to worry about it. Hot PBW, wash with clean water then Acid #5. its mild enough to do after every run. and simple enough to be part of your regular cleaning schedule. its not necessary to do after every run, but the extra care does show in how clean your equipment is, and how easy it is to clean. if you passivate only every couple months, you will want a stronger caustic and Nitric Acid.

15 hp unit would be ideal to fire both at once. mash tun is an open top unit. I have to point out how immaculate this still is, it is fully cleaned, sterilized and passivated after every run.

last issue of Artisan Distiller did a pieces on this issue. spend some time check it out. Steve

as long as you trust your supplier, air is easiest. pull a few bottles and double check before filling, buying by the pallet is helpful.

looks like it is sold

Reposted for a client that wasn't able to get his startup Going Please Note, this seller is not directly affiliated with ASD, however this still is Manufactured by us. this is a fantastic deal, and would encourage any one requiring a still of this size to act quickly. when it comes time to install, please feel free to contact us, we can put you in touch with supplier of the heating /control system we recommend for this still. click the link to the email address below to strike a deal. This still is new and in it's original crates. It's being stored in a temperature controlled warehouse and ready to be shipped immediately. current pricing is $40,000 +. he's willing to entertain any serious offers. Specs: 60 gallon charge electric bain marie heat (220v 60 amp SP) 1 hp agitator (220v 3 phase 6.5 amps) Copper Gooseneck style head (5mm copper) 4 plate copper "Whiskey" column 16 plate stainless/copper Vodka Column external Gin Basket Stainless product condenser with Parrot. System features: Zero pressure indirect electric/oil heat 3 phase agitator CIP sprayball located in boiler, gin box and every plate in both columns 304 stainless kettle and accessories 5mm and 3mm copper construction 5 copper cap and risers per plate all connections Triclamp or NPT Contact : dallonsilva@gmail.com to negotiate a deal.

reposted elsewhere

http://www.dudadiesel.com/choose_item.php?id=PWCBSS75 something like this might work for Honey.

yours is on its way now Blackheart. its got a few more upgrades than the standard rig, such as visible worm condenser and cleaning solution reclamation tanks plumbed into the CIP system

on its way to Indiana, to make some whiskey.

someone posted several Vendome copper kettles for sale a while ago http://adiforums.com/index.php?showtopic=5088&hl=vendome they are beer kettles it appears, but you may be able to convert for use as potstills. Steve