The Artisan's Guide to Crafting Distilled Spirits

Description

Small-Scale Production of Brandies, Schnapps & Liquors: The art of crafting
alcohol is a very ancient one, and small, artisan distilleries are growing in
popularity every day. Expert Austrian distillers Helge Schmickl and Bettina
Malle guide readers through the process of creating or purchasing their own
still and provide detailed instructions from personal experience on mash
creation, fermentation, distillation, and infusion using a variety of
ingredients. Schmickl and Malle also introduce readers to the tradition of
schnapps distillation and present a brief look at domestic and international
brewing cultures. The authors cover in detail which distillation techniques
excel, which merely succeed, and which should be avoided at all costs in their
discussion ofNecessary equipmentPossible ingredientsMash fermentationHow to
begin distillationAlcohol regulations With ninety recipes – from classic fruit
brandy to chili infusions – this book is not only for the curious beginner.
Even experienced distillers will discover new approaches to this classic
practice. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Spikehorn Press; Reprint edition (September 1, 2015)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 194301504X
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 47
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 0.75 x 10 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #599,237 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #631 in Food Science (Books) #687 in Homebrewing, Distilling & Wine Making #743 in Alcoholic Spirits
• #631 in Food Science (Books)
• #687 in Homebrewing, Distilling & Wine Making