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Downslope Distilling Introductory Distilling Course // 2 Day Class
Downslope Distilling Introductory Distilling Course // 2 Day Class
Downslope Distilling Introductory Distilling Course // 2 Day Class
Downslope Distilling Introductory Distilling Course // 2 Day Class
Downslope Distilling Introductory Distilling Course // 2 Day Class

Downslope Distilling Introductory Distilling Course // 2 Day Class

$650.00
Are you passionate about spirits and want to learn the art of distillation? The Downslope Distilling Introductory Distilling Course is the perfect place to start. This comprehensive course covers the history of spirits, the basics of distillation, and the technicalities of distilling equipment. You will learn from industry experts and gain hands-on experience in our distillery. Our course is designed for beginners and intermediate distillers looking to expand their knowledge and skills. 
Location
Downslope Distilling Inc
6770 South Dawson Circle, #400
Centennial, Colorado 80112, US

Description
The two-day introductory course covers the beginnings of commercial distilling logistics from building codes to regulations through sales and distribution, which is followed by a hands-on workshop that covers commercial production from top to bottom.
                                          

                                                   

Introduction to Distilling Class Day 1: Distillation

  • Pre-Production
  • Water quality, water testing, and pH adjustments
  • Grain mashes and sugar washes
  • Enzymes, yeast, and infusions
  • Record keeping and data management
  • Malting vs. cereal mashing
  • Temperature and time management
  • Distillation Placement
  • Types of stills, columns, and infrastructure
  • Types of runs, stripping, and proof spirit
  • Making The Cuts, Heads, hearts, and tails
  • Whiskey, gin, rum, and vodka runs
  • Post-Production
  • Filtration of vodkas and rums

Distilling Class Day 2: Logistics

  • Commercial Logistics
  • Facilities selection, location, building, and fire codes
  • Regulatory jurisdictions and Federal/State licensing
  • Local rules, self-distribution rights, and tasting rooms
  • Marketing, Branding and Labeling
  • Developing a budget, pricing and promoting your spirits
  • Defining your market, reaching your market
  • On-premise and off-premise, promotions and product placement
  • Sales & Distribution
  • Supplier responsibility, distributor expectations
  • Distribution types, selection, forms, and channels
  • Contract, franchise, and control states
  • Infusion of vodkas and rum Introduction