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New Zealand Based Head Brewer trying out distilling
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2022 12:19 pm
by 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,
Re: New Zealand Based Head Brewer trying out distilling
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2022 10:15 am
by Saltpork
Welcome aboard. Be safe and enjoy yourself
Cheers
Re: New Zealand Based Head Brewer trying out distilling
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2022 3:10 pm
by Demy
Welcome, it's always a pleasure to have experts in the forum, it's a treasure for everyone.
Re: New Zealand Based Head Brewer trying out distilling
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2022 3:54 pm
by 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.
Re: New Zealand Based Head Brewer trying out distilling
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2022 5:02 pm
by 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
Re: New Zealand Based Head Brewer trying out distilling
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2022 5:22 pm
by Bushman
Welcome, must be nice to be from a country where distilling is legal so you can give so much information. Enjoy the journey!
Re: New Zealand Based Head Brewer trying out distilling
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2022 5:45 pm
by 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
Re: New Zealand Based Head Brewer trying out distilling
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2022 4:14 am
by Saltbush Bill
witnessthis wrote: ↑Tue Nov 15, 2022 12:19 pm
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
Re: New Zealand Based Head Brewer trying out distilling
Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2022 1:34 pm
by Teddysad
Welcome. Plenty of info here. I am also happy to help and advise. (Up the island a bit from you)