W21 - Multi Column Still Operations Training

A fun day learning how to distil with a multi-column still to get the most from the multi-columns.

Master Principle:

Setting multi-column controls for various spirits and adjusting reflux and ABV for various aromatic levels.

Workshop contents:

Introduction

• Welcoming and Introduction of Participants
• Workshop programme and structure
• Scope of this workshop
• Distilling safety

The anatomy of a multi-column still
Distilling methods

• Selecting vapour paths
• Impact of number of plates on distillation
• Continuous releasing
• Aromatic spirits
• Neutral spirits

Temperature and abv interpretations

• Boiler temperatures
• Vapour temperatures
• Coolant temperatures
• Temperature differentials B-V
• Temperatures and percentage abv relationships

Input variables and their impacts

• Coolant water flow - main/reflux condenser (dephlegmator)
• Coolant water flow - spirit condenser
• Heat input

Practical distillation on multi-column still

• Participation
• Filling a still
• Setting up a still column and coolant flow
• Starting up and bringing to boil
• Adjustment when boiling starts
• Equalising/stabilizing your column
• The heads
• Stepped distilling
• Continuous release distilling
• Working with CIP (Clean-in-place) features of multi-column stills
• Shutting down and precautions

Conclusions, Q&A and discussions

Receipt of your payment will confirm your seat reservation for the course. Please note our terms and conditions for training when cancelling a course.

Course Fee Includes:

• Nosing/Tasting of different products from same raw materials
• Use of multi-column still during distillation
• Refreshments during the course (tea, coffee, cool drink, bottled water)
• Light Lunch (Please inform us of any dietary requirements)

Times:

• Starts at 08:00 until approximately 17:00 with lunch at 12h00.

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Venue:

• Distillique Offices in Centurion (View Map)