New Zealand Based Head Brewer trying out distilling

[witnessthis]

Hi people,

I am new to distilling but not alcohol,
I am the head brewer for b.effect Brewing Co, based in Wanaka. I come from a background in food science, microbiology and analytical chemistry, so it is only natural for my curiosity to lead me to home distilling, and the still-it channel and podcast has lead me here.
Spirits wise, I am interested in whisky and gin primarily, but all facets of this hobby have garnered my interest.

hopefully I can contribute my brewing knowledge to others, while learning from those before me.

Cheers,

[Saltpork]

Welcome aboard. Be safe and enjoy yourself

Cheers

[Demy]

Welcome, it's always a pleasure to have experts in the forum, it's a treasure for everyone.

[Chur]

Welcome along, it's a great hobby to get into, especially as you have access to plenty of shiny gear already and NZ grain.

[azeo]

Welcome aboard, great background and a very common pathway! No doubt at all that all that brewing knowledge and experience will translate and contribute very well, look forward to hearing adventures, cheers

[Bushman]

Welcome, must be nice to be from a country where distilling is legal so you can give so much information. Enjoy the journey!

[NorthWoodsAb]

Welcome to HD, with your background I'm sure distilling will not be much of an issue. AND you don't have to do it outlaw style like the rest of the world.
Cheers

[Saltbush Bill]

I am the head brewer for b.effect Brewing Co, based in Wanaka. I come from a background in food science, microbiology and analytical chemistry,

Welcome aboard Witness, all of your training and skills so far will help some......but some of them might also be a bit of a hindrance.
Most brewers arrive here as clean freaks ...they bring a bottle of sanitizer with them.
Here are a few photos of a good healthy Jamaican Rum wash doing its thing ....press the left, right arrows at top to see more.
http://www.rumgallery.com/travel--life/ ... ious-photo

[Teddysad]

Welcome. Plenty of info here. I am also happy to help and advise. (Up the island a bit from you)