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Understanding alcohol yield in distillation is central to understanding spirit production. Yeast feed on sugar to produce ethanol, while the remaining liquid contains water as well as various chemicals including acids, aldehydes, esters and congeners – these components give spirits their flavour – both good and bad! Distillers must balance keeping these elements but only […]

How to Optimize Copper Contact in Distillation Amidst the bustle and chatter of Chiaradia’s bustling workshop lies an old copper alambic that hasn’t been working in some time and requires attention before its next distillation season commences. Copper has an affinity for sulfur, and enjoys binding it up into copper sulfides for later removal during […]

Distillation Methods for Craft Spirit Production When people think of spirits, most commonly they envision vodka, rum, whiskey and liqueurs. But what sets these beverages apart from beers or wines fermented with yeast (nondistilled alcohols)? Distillation. Spirit distilling involves extracting alcohol from water through evaporation and condensation – a crucial step that sets spirits apart […]