2-Day Introductory Distilling Course Class

Are you passionate about spirits and want to learn the art of distillation? This 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

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