The Siebel Institute of Technology branches out into distilling

The Siebel Institute, in conjunction with the Ethanol Technology Institute, is currently putting together a course in beverage distillation.

The Siebel Institute Craft Distilling Operations and Technology course (dates to be announced) is designed to give students the critical information they need to create distilled spirits in a small-scale distillation environment.

With content created and presented by some of the leading international experts in distilling, this course shall give participants the training they need to operate a distillery efficiently, safely, and hopefully even profitably.

Topics covered in this comprehensive one-week programme include:

* Introduction to Distilling

* Materials and Processing

* Fermentation – Theory and Fundamentals

* Fermentation – Distilling Applications

* Distillation Technology: Fundamentals of Distillation

* Distillation Technology: Applied Methodology

* Post-distillation: Flavour Development/Maturation/Blending of Distilled

Spirits

* Packaging

* Sensory Aspects of Distilled Spirits

* Utilities: Energy, Water

* Process Control

* Quality Control, Plant Cleaning and Microbiological Control

* Craft Distillery Management

* Taxation and Compliance

* Environmental Issues

* Engineering and Maintenance

* Practical Exercises Conducted in a Local Craft Distillery

To receive updates on this course including course dates, tuition and registration information, please contact Keith Lemcke at .