Distillation Resources & Educational Materials - Crafted Spirits: Unleashing the Art of Hobby Distillery

For those of you looking for your first book on distilling,  whether it be moonshine, gin, rum, vodka, bourbon, or Scotch whiskey,  you've come to the right place.  After more than a decade of distilling  at home and working with commercial distillers, I wanted to filter out  all of the information I've learned (and didn't learn but should've  known when I started), from other books and other resources.  Laying a  strong foundation in the full process is important- from cereal mashing,  through making cuts, to aging on oak and waxing bottles. Having this  complete set of information will make it much easier for you to create  whatever sort of spirit you would like.  Several beginning recipes are  included as well, giving you the option of starting on several different  spirits right away.

If you are interested in learning how to  distill, I believe this book will be your best starting place.  If you want to take your distilling to the next level, I believe this  book will fill in the knowledge gaps you may have, and give you  the confidence to become a better and more creative distiller!

This work covers all aspects of distilling operations from  fermentation to bottling. It is written by a licensed distiller who  started his own distillery and then operated it successfully for almost  twenty years. The book’s focus is on the actual mechanical, biological  and chemical aspects of operating a distillery as well as the regulatory  requirements associated with being in such a highly regulated business.  The book is not highly technical but is written on a professional level  as a peer to peer work for other distillers. Alcohol aficionado’s who  want to learn how alcohol is actually fermented, distilled, rectified  and bottled will also learn a great deal from the text. While there is a  great deal of text and explanation of the processes involved, much of  the work is explained in tables that show the results of various  operations, like just how big a still do you need to produce 100 gallons  of alcohol a day; and how much corn do you really have to purchase to  make that 100 gallons, down to how many yeast do you need to ferment it  and how much energy do you need to apply in order to distill it. The  book provides a good survey of the processes necessary to produce  quality beverage grade alcohol on a commercial but still artisanal  scale. The later parts of the work are devoted to the author’s  experiences and conclusions about the distilling business.

Everything you need to know to ferment and distill whiskey right the first time. A fun read, salt and peppered, with the science behind distilling. This authoritative guide book introduces whiskey-making in a easy step-by-step process.

Written by: "One of the most raved-about young distillers in the U.S" - GQ Bryan Davis is a well known distiller, working out of California. His work has been featured in Wired, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, The Huffington Post, the NY Times, Forbes, GQ, and countless other publications. Currently he is working as head distiller of Lost Spirits a boutique distillery in California. In this book he takes you through the basics of making great whiskeys and moonshines in the comfort of your own home. The book may be small, but that is because it is clear and to the point. It explores the critical science in just enough detail to take your home whiskey making (moonshining) to a whole new level.