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Potstill A - Z |
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This article is going to give a visual overview of how a potstill is produced. Similar visual tours will follow.
The early stages of production
Individual pieces
Finished Potstill
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Kothe Distilling Technologies Spring 2009 Workshop |
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| To register for this event, please complete the following registration via our online shop. |
After the very positive feedback we've received from the first workshop held in Novemeber 2008, we are pleased to announce the Spring Workshop 2009 for May 2 and May 3, 2009. We have put a lot of time and energy into compiling a program for future distillers and distillers with some experience. We are going to cover everything from fruit selection, mashing, and the actual distillation process to the legal aspects of starting a distillery in North America. Dr. Klaus Hagmann, one of the leading experts in the field, Robert Birnecker and Sonat Birnecker Hart will be giving insights into the practice of distilleries.
max. 30 participants
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Kothe Distilling Technologies
5121 N Ravenswood
Chicago, IL 60640
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$399
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Program Fall 2009 Workshop
Space for this workshop is limited. Please apply early.
Saturday May 2, 2009
08:30-10:00
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Introduction (History, Equipment and Theory) |
10:00-12:00
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Business Seminar 1: Business considerations of starting a distillery |
| 12:00-1:00 |
Lunch |
| 1:00-3:00 |
Distillation Seminar 1: “Raw materials, yeast and enzymes” |
| 3:00-5:00 |
Distillation 1 |
5:30-6:30
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Sensory Seminar 1: Introduction to sensory aspects of producing quality alcohol |
Sunday May 3, 2009
| 08:30-9:00 |
Business Seminar 2: Legal considerations for distillery start-ups |
| 09:00-11:00 |
Distillation Seminar 2: “Theoretical aspects of distillation and analysis fundamentals” |
| 11:00-12:00 |
Distillation Seminar 3: “Filtration and storage of distillates” |
| 12:00-1:00 |
Lunch |
| 1:00-3:00 |
Distillation 2 |
| 3:00-5:00 |
Sensory Seminar 2: The influence of mash production and distillation on quality of distillates |
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Kothe Destillationstechnik supplies Illinois distillery |
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The first Kothe potstill in the United States will be operated by Koval Inc. of Chicago, IL. A 300l potstill Exclusive will be used to produce high quality eau de vie and liqueur. |
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Siegfried Herzog wins DESTILLATA 2008 |
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The fourth victory in five years for Siegfried Herzog shows the outstanding quality he has been able to produce. Kothe Destillationstechnik is proud to have him as a customer and congratulates him. |
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