Production Equipment Archives

Podcast Episode #08 – 3-Chamber Still

by Booze Werks | Apr 24, 2019 | Distillery, Podcast, Production Equipment

In this episode of the BoozeWerks Podcast, Devin Mills gets into the history, design, and function of the 3-Chamber Still and why it was so popular in rye whiskey production prior to prohibition in this country.

Episode Highlights:

History of Design
- 1850s in the US
Why Use 3 Chambers?
- Continuous (or nearly)
- Grain Handling
- Single & Stripping Usage
Modern 3-Chamber Still Design
- Chamber Sizing
- Chamber Usage
- Thumper Design
Operation of the Still
- More Action
- Heat-up
- Basic Process Flow

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Podcast Episode #07 – Beer Filtration

by Booze Werks | Apr 17, 2019 | Alcohol Business, Beer, Brewery, Podcast, Production Equipment, Spirits

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In this episode of the BoozeWerks Podcast, Devin Mills breaks down the various types of filters you might find in a brewery, and what each stage of filtration brings to the final product.

Episode Highlights:

History of Filtration
- Developed in Germany
Why Filter?
- Clarity
- Increase Stability
- Prepare for Wider Exportation
Types of Filtration
- DE (Diatomaceous earth)
- Sheet Filter
- Cartridge Filter
- Membrane Filter
- Cross-Flow Filter
Filtration Stages
- Primary
- Trap (Particle)
- Fine
- Final
Filtration Downsides?

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