W2 - Grain Based Spirits (i.e. Whisky, Moonshine, Vodka, Other)
W2- Grain and starch based spirits. Learn how to make whisky, moonshine, vodka and other grain and starch based spirits.
Presentation Slides to Download - Grain Based Spirits Overview
Introduction to Grain Based Spirits
Differences between Grain Based Spirits
History of Whisk(e)y
Regional Differences in Whisk(e)y
Grain Based Spirit Methodology
Innovating with Whisk(e)y
Presentation Slides to Download - Unique Aspects of Grain Based Fermentations
Sterilization
Grain Bill and Milling
Malting and Enzyme sources
Starch Extraction, Conversion and Steeping
Sparging
PRACTICAL DEMO: Grain Based Fermentation Clarification
PRACTICAL DEMO: Grain Based Fermentation Practical Equipment
PRACTICAL DEMO: Water for the Starch Conversion
PRACTICAL DEMO: Sterilizing the Equipment
PRACTICAL DEMO: Grain Bill
PRACTICAL DEMO: Adding the Grain
PRACTICAL DEMO: Gelatinization
PRACTICAL DEMO: Cool Down after Gelatinization
PRACTICAL DEMO: First Conversion
PRACTICAL DEMO: End of First Conversion
PRACTICAL DEMO: Second Conversion
PRACTICAL DEMO: End of Second Conversion and Blowdown
PRACTICAL DEMO: Removing the Solids
PRACTICAL DEMO: Spent Grain and Straining
PRACTICAL DEMO: Making a Grain Fermentation
PRACTICAL DEMO: Controlling Fermentation Temperature
PRACTICAL DEMO: Starch Conversion using Malted Barley
Presentation Slides to Download - Multiple Distillation Overview
A Quick Recap on Distillation
The Impact of Multiple Distillations
PRACTICAL DEMO: Still Cleaning and Maintenance
PRACTICAL DEMO: Additional Items needed during Distillation
PRACTICAL DEMO: Sealing a Still
PRACTICAL DEMO: Using a 13lt Round Still - Assembly and Variations
PRACTICAL DEMO: Siphoning off Distillers Beer
PRACTICAL DEMO: Measuring the Sugar Content of Completed Fermentation
PRACTICAL DEMO: Filling and Sealing the Still
PRACTICAL DEMO: Tracking the Heat
PRACTICAL DEMO: Taking off Heads
PRACTICAL DEMO: Evaluating the Heads and First Hearts
PRACTICAL DEMO: Evaluating the Second Hearts Fraction
PRACTICAL DEMO: Evaluating the rest of the Hearts Fractions
PRACTICAL DEMO: Evaluating the Tails
Presentation Slides to Download - Vodka Distilling or High Reflux Distillation
Still Types used for Vodka Production
Different Still Configurations
Using Multiple Stills in a Commercial Distillery
Reflux Modes in a Fractional Reflux Column Still
PRACTICAL: High Reflux Distillation with 13lt Round Still
Presentation Slides to Download - Spirit Enhancement in Grain Based Spirits
Spirit Enhancement Techniques Relevant to Whisk(e)y, Moonshine and Vodka in South Africa
PRACTICAL DEMO: Spirit Enhancement in Whisky, Moonshine and Vodka
Wrapping up Grain Based Spirits