Blackheart Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 We are sizing up (yaay!) and are parting ways with our workhorse Artisan Still Design 150 column-hybrid still and it's matching Mash cooker. Both are steam powered and are in awesome shape. We are proud regional representatives for ASD and we're the test site for this experimental model. It is, and Steven Cage can sharpen this description if you ask him, basically the test version of the 2013/2014 column hybrid lineup. This is a turnkey setup. We're selling the still, the mash tun and all the controllers. It's a freaking awesome setup. The still: Steam jacketed, 150 gallon charge. 4 plate solid copper column, each tray has 5 bubble caps. Deflegamater WITH automated defleg controller and valves See-thru condenser (looks absolutely beautiful) Kettle has a light, new agitator and mount from Mixers Direct. INCLUDES VFD for the motor (220v single or three phase is ok) Kettle has onion style head and is solid copper Bottom 4" drain, 1.5" thru wall temp probe The Mash cooker: Steam powered, matched for size with the still (150 gallons) Open top for ease of cleaning, adding grain and letting off heat. I happen to love this design Bottom 4" drain 1.5" thru wall temp probe 1.5 HP agitator with VF Drive for controlling the motor (220v single or three phase is ok) Oversized, custom made agitator paddles strong enough for mixing cement if you feel it necessary Any folks that know how we operate will know this gear is well cared for. Our gear is immaculate, passivated, tight and sound. There are zero defects. Zero. This kit will last several more lifetimes, so in my estimation, it's as good as new. It is a steal at $60,000 FOB. That's right, both the still and the mash cooker are $60,000 total. FOB means if you want it shipped, that’s extra. Wanna come see it in action? No problem, talk to Farmer. Wanna take a couple days to come and work on it while it's still pumping out spirit? Why not? We like the company. Contact farmer@sixandtwentydistillery.com for details. No equipment agents or re-sellers, please. This deal is meant to spread some good ASD karma to the small guys. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeBrothers Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 What are you sizing up to? That still has made some fine spirits.. You are gonna miss it... well you might miss it till you start runniing the new one. Congrats on the upsize. Dave R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrelhead Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 What are you sizing up to? That still has made some fine spirits.. You are gonna miss it... well you might miss it till you start runniing the new one. Congrats on the upsize. Dave R We're ramping up to a 300 gallon still and you're right, we're gonna miss it. Ruby 2. It made some award winning spirtis at the ADI Conference this year and last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shindig Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 That looks like a great set-up! What size low pressure steam boiler is used to run the system? Is there a lid for the mash tun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisan Still Design Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelangelo Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Steven, How are you passivating after every run, and in your opinion is this necessary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisan Still Design Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Just to sharpen Steven's point: we do a caustic/water/acid/water clean cycle every run, from parrot to boiler and throughout the mash cooker. We're just careful about scale buildup and preventative maintenance. The standard in our shop is, if we cant show it off to guests as immaculate, we aren't doing it well enough. And on the open top mash tank, we've found it much easier to work with than a closed vessel. Easier to manually clean, maintain, add grains/ingredients to, and deal with heat dissipation. It just works better, we feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shindig Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Does it have a CIP system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisan Still Design Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 cip spray balls in place, but no pump or piping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 We fabricated our own CIP pump system and slapped it on a cart. It's absurdly simple, but it works great. And no, it aint for sale as we're kind of fond of it and you can make one yourself for less than the cost to ship ours. Ask me nicely and I'll post a pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorghumrunner Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 We fabricated our own CIP pump system and slapped it on a cart. It's absurdly simple, but it works great. And no, it aint for sale as we're kind of fond of it and you can make one yourself for less than the cost to ship ours. Ask me nicely and I'll post a pic. Pretty please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelangelo Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Yes please, love to see a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shindig Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 PLEASE ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisan Still Design Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I believe this is still available, its a very good price and one can get a jump start into the industry over night almost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jproussy Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Is it still available ? Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisan Still Design Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I believe it is, lots of interest but no down payment as of Yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Yeah! any interest, email farmer@sixandtwentydistillery.com Or call 864-320-4803 Thanks and give this still a good home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisan Still Design Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I believe this is still for sale. if you need a stll, this is a steal of a deal on a proven system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrelhead Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Our still is gone. We sold it to Driftless Spirits in Minn. Look for some spirits by these guys. I know Ruby 2 made some fine whiskey. Good Luck gents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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