How to Open Your Own Craft Distillery

Are you ready to turn your passion for spirits into a thriving business? The GSTILL 5-Day Distilling Foundations Course is designed for aspiring distillers who want to master the art of distillation and gain the knowledge needed to successfully open and operate a craft distillery.

This immersive course combines in-depth theory, hands-on training, and real-world insights to equip you with the skills and confidence to craft high-quality spirits and build a sustainable distillery business.

What You’ll Learn:

• The Fundamentals of Distillation

Understand the science and art behind distilled beverages, including batch, reflux, and continuous distillation techniques.

• Raw Materials and Malting

Discover how to select and process raw ingredients for superior spirit quality, including the intricacies of malting, floor malting, and peating.

• Wort Production & Yeast Management

Learn the essentials of wort production and fermentation, including practical lab work and fermentation troubleshooting.

• Still Design & Practical Distillation

Explore modern still designs and gain hands-on experience operating distillation equipment to produce spirits safely and efficiently.

• Sensory Analysis & Quality Control

Develop your palate with sensory analysis sessions, focusing on flavor profiling and quality evaluation of spirits.

• Wood Maturation & Cooperage

Master the art of wood maturation, cooperage, and wood policy to craft spirits with exceptional depth and character.

• Crafting a Business Plan

Gain insights into starting your own distillery, from licensing and compliance to building your brand and creating a profitable business strategy.

• Distillery and Winery Visits

Benefit from guided tours of successful distilleries and wineries to see operations firsthand and gather inspiration for your own venture.

Who Is This Course For?

• Aspiring craft distillers ready to take the first steps in opening their own distillery.

• Beverage entrepreneurs looking to expand their expertise in spirit production.

• Hobbyists passionate about distilled beverages and eager to explore the craft.

Course Highlights:

• Expert-led sessions by industry professionals and GSTILL specialists.

• Hands-on training using new-generation distillation equipment.

• Networking opportunities with fellow aspiring distillers and industry experts.

Join us at GSTILL and embark on your journey to become a successful craft distiller. Let us guide you through every step, from mastering distillation techniques to turning your vision into reality.

Ready to begin your distilling journey?

Contact us today to reserve your spot!

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