This introductory course will give the novice a basic understanding of following processes:

1. Mashing
2. Fermentation
3. Distillation
4. Dilution & Flavouring

Participants will have classroom instruction and hand outs outlining the key points to follow in each process for safety and successful spirits production.

The course will include the complete process for both a sugar-shine and a grain-based whisky recipe.

Participants will learn how to cook a sugar-shine recipe, pitch yeast, and distil this recipe. The resulting spirit will be proofed to 40% and flavourings can be added. Participants will also learn to mash a malted barley recipe and pitch yeast to create a Scotch-style whisky.

Cost: $399 + GST

Date: February 25, 2018

Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Lunch will be provided