Distilling Craft

30 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratings

Milling, Mashing, Fermenting, Distilling, Maturation, Proofing & Bottling… is just the start of the story.We dive into some pretty technical topics on distillation each episode. While we can’t promise there will be no math… we will get to the processes and science behind craft distilling. We also talk with an industry professional about their thoughts and approach to each episode’s topic. That is — the distillers, brewers, warehouse men, engineers, and architects that get it done – day in and day out. We get to the processes and science behind craft distilling.

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Episodes

Bee Prepared

December 18, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

We've got a legislative update (Permanent FET Relief?!) a segment with Craig Englehorn from Spirit Hound Distillery on Emergency Preparation for Distilleries. Tips from someone that's been through a natural disaster emergency situation and brought the distillery out the other side of it. Also we talk with Bee Squared about their 2020 Good Food Award-Winning Barrel-Aged Honey, the state of bees in the Rocky Mountain Region, and how we all can support our winged pollinators better no matter w...

Tied Houses

June 23, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

On this episode Colleen Moore of Dalkita talks with Daniel Croxall an attorney, a professor and a beverage law expert about the 3-tiered system, tied house laws, violations and a case study of Seven Stills Brewery and Distillery in California.

Judge Me... If You Want To

April 07, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MB

We talk with Andre Meunier from The Oregonian and Oregon Live! all about the best breweries and beers to taste in Oregon. Later, with Maggie Campbell of Privateer Rum, we discuss origin stories + personal philosophies + rum styles + taking care of employees + ACSA Spirits Judging Program + and much more. Things are still changing rapidly with the COVID Situation. We hope you are staying safe out there - go wash your hands.

Moshi Moshi Whisky

February 25, 2020 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Christian Krogstad of House Spirits in Portland, OR joins Colleen Moore from Dalkita to discuss his road in the craft spirits biz so far after several years of major twists and turns. We talk about his extensive world travel schedule, Japanese Whisky and the best eats in Portland for the upcoming American Craft Spirits Association conference at the end of March 2020. Plus - Ryan Reynolds needs to make a batch of Aviation Gin. There is an epic hashtag there...

Amari, Amaro

December 31, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

A HUGE DOUBLE EPISODE. Colleen Moore from Dalkita talks with Mark Vierthaler Head Distiller of Tenth Ward Distilling Company out of Fredrick, MD about their Pawpawmaro. A clever combination of Amaro + Paw Paws. Amaro as a definition is discussed, plus the delicate, rare fruit native to North America.

Joie de Vervet

December 17, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MB

Colleen Moore of Dalkita talks with Hope Ewing of Vervet out of Los Angeles, CA talks a bit about her book Movers & Shakers and the development of Vervet - a line of canned cocktails available in the very urban area of Los Angeles, CA. Includes some interesting history on cocktail styles and the background of flavors from L.A.'s ethnic heritage.

Ready Or Not

December 06, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

Mark Shilling of Uncle Billy's Spirits in Austin, TX talks with us about their line of Ready to Drink Cocktails that launched as a brand extension to a much loved local brewery. We discuss the research and development of their flavors, plus talk growing pains, distribution strategy including a decision that was painful upfront but will give them the best shot at a successful product line. Safety Soapbox: Injuries to the fingers, wrists and hands.

FET! Call To Action!

December 03, 2019 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.73 MB

Former President of American Craft Spirit Association Mark Shilling lays out exactly WHY you need to contact your federal representatives to get Federal Excise Taxes reformed. Distillers face a 400% increase in federal excise taxes on January 1, 2020 if legislation to at least extend the current FET relief is not passed before Congress goes on holiday break. We've done some digging to make this as easy as possible on you to show Congress just how many people across the country care about t...

Please, Continue...

November 19, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

Colleen Moore of Dalkita talks with Greg Lehman the founder of Watershed Distillery in Columbus, OH about Hammerschlagen & growth. The last 10 years have brought an expanding facility, new barrelhouse, new equipment and the addition of a restaurant. We discuss production on a continuous column still and later - make a big announcement.

Continuous Columns

November 05, 2019 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

Colleen Moore from Dalkita hosts this edition of the Distilling Craft podcast. Guests are John & Courtney McKee from Headframe Spirits and Headframe Manufacturing in Butte, MT. Continuous Column operation is explained along with a distillery profile and glimpse into Headframe's plan for the future growth of the company.

PoTAYto/ PoTAHto

February 20, 2018 17:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

Mark Kleckner from Woody Creek Distillers in Basalt, Colorado is interviewed to talk about growing potatoes and making vodka, including - what to look for in your potato crop. Later, all about potato fermentation is covered including ways that it is similar to and different from grain.

Over a Barrel

January 30, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

In this episode, John Jeffery from Bently Heritage in Minden, NV is interviewed to talk about their process and the aging plans. Later, we discuss the chemical reactions inside the barrel as a quick break from the fermentation series including what flavors the different woods and proofs will impart on the spirit.

Slow as Molasses

December 01, 2017 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

On this episode Coty Edwards with Hidden Still Spirits in Lebanon, PA is interviewed to talk about their products and some of the cool things they are up to. Later, molasses fermentation is discussed along with tips for buying and storing it.

Rye, Matey!

November 29, 2017 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

Rye mashing, milling, and fermentation are discussed to finish up the grain portion of the fermentation series. Campbell Morrissey of Mother Road Brewing is interviewed to talk about his experience with rye in both breweries and distilleries.

Apple a Day

November 15, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Colin Keegan and Noya Gilmore from Santa Fe Spirits are interviewed to discuss their apple brandy production. Later, apple fermentation is discussed including different sources and the treatment of freshly picked apples to get them ready for fermentation.

Yum! Candy Corn

November 02, 2017 16:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

In this episode we talk with Mike Reppucci from Sons of Liberty Spirits Company is interviewed to talk about using a single fermentation base to make various whiskeys and beers. Later, we talk about corn fermentation and mashing are and some techniques to reduce mash viscosity.

Amber Waves

October 17, 2017 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

In this episode we talk with Chad Butters from 8 Oaks Distilling talks about farming wheat and using it in his distillery. Later, we cover various aspects of using wheat as a fermentation base are discussed including selecting the grain, milling and mashing.

My Lucky Barley

October 03, 2017 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

In this episode, we talk with Dylan Mobley from Bottle Logic Brewing in Anaheim, CA about how their brewing process works. Later, we talk about Barley and what to look for in selecting the variety you use for fermentation.

Breakin' Chains

September 26, 2017 16:00 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MB

Ryan Hembree from Skip Rock Distillers is the interview and we discuss how they make their variety of products. We also talk about different sources of sugar and how they change between different fermentation base materials.

8675309 Gin-y

September 20, 2017 16:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MB

Rob Masters is interviewed to continue the gin talk as well as discuss his new project The Family Jones. Various processes for making gin are discussed along with some more unusual styles.

The Proof You Need

September 12, 2017 16:00 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MB

Adam Spiegel from the Sonoma County Distilling Company is interviewed about making old school whiskey in wine country. The sources of error and methods for proofing spirits are discussed along with various ways to overcome them.

Milling It Over

September 06, 2017 16:00 - 53 minutes - 24.4 MB

Jody Thorpe from Dancing Pines in Loveland, CO is interviewed to talk about their process. The methods for milling grain at craft distilleries is discussed including when to use pre-milled, flaked or whole grains.

Sustaining Momentum

August 29, 2017 17:00 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MB

We talk with Karen Hoskins about the evolution of her distillery - Montanya Rum - in Crested Butte, CO and how her passionate commitment to sustainability manifests in daily operations. Later in the episode we talk a bit about green building and process technologies that can be built into a distilling facility.

You Only Still Twice

August 22, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MB

We talk with Chip Tate about his new venture Tate & Company Distillery and the pot stills he is creating on-site - designing them, fabricating them, and using them. Later in the episode we talk about the anatomy of a pot still.

Barrels of Fun

August 15, 2017 06:00 - 50 minutes - 23 MB

We talk with Henric Molin from Spirit of Hven about the history of his destination distillery with a B&B that developed an analytics laboratory and later a spirits consultancy to help distillers create safer and better products while increasing yields. Later in the episode we have a 10,000 foot overview on barrels and the chemical reactions that occur during aging.

The Cooler

August 08, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MB

We interview Jason Barrett from Black Button Distillery about his big new project, distillery experiments and special production processes for some of their unique product lineup. We also dive into a technical topic: calculating cooling needs in a distillery.