Moonshine University: Barrel Aging Workshop
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Event Details
For distillers, aging alcohol to get the flavor and consistency you desire can take decades of trial and error. Skip the frustration and expense with this two-day Moonshine University – Barrel Aging Workshop, crafted in partnership with the experts at Independent Stave Company. Learn all about the different wood types, char levels, and staves that go into creating a perfect home for your spirits to age!
Who is the Barrel Aging Workshop For?
This class is designed for newbies to the spirits industry and enthusiasts, distillery owners and operators, production team members and warehouse managers.
Barrel Aging Workshop Course Overview
For distillers, aging alcohol to get the flavor and consistency you desire can take decades of trial and error, which can be both frustrating and expensive. But we’re here to change all of that with our Barrel Aging Workshop, featuring 30 experimental barrels and nine hands-on experiments that will let you taste the effects of variables like entry proof, toast and char profiles, wood species, bottle soaks, and more. Students also receive valuable insights on whiskey maturation, barrel performance, and alternative barrel construction.
In addition to spending time with experts on warehouse management and flavor mapping, students will also receive GC data for all factors covered in the course, providing a valuable resource to pair with your newfound knowledge of aging and maturation.
By the time you complete this class you’ll have a much clearer understanding of how you’ll want to approach aging your spirits, which makes this an investment that will not only save you time, but potentially tens of thousands of dollars.
What You’ll Learn
In addition to gaining valuable insights on sensory analysis, product development, and quality control, we’ll take an in-depth look at:
- Warehousing
- Logistics
- Flavor development
- Product consistency
- Entry proof
- Toast & char profiles
- Bottle soaks
- Wood species
- Gas chromatography
- And more!
What’s Included
Tuition includes all class materials, breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and shuttle to and from our recommended hotel.
Tuition: $1,695
Meet Your Instructor
Andrew Wiehebrink – Director of Spirit Research & Innovation, Independent Stave Company
As Director of Spirit Research & Innovation, Andrew works closely with Independent Stave Company’s distilling customers to push the envelope of what is possible in the world of spirits production. In addition to creating and testing new products, Andrew designs experiments and conducts research to advance the understanding of whiskey maturation, barrel performance, and alternative barrel construction.
About Moonshine University
Founded in 2012, Moonshine University is the nation’s premier educational distillery. Our facility was created from the ground up to teach new distillers how to get started in the industry, and to teach professional team members how to elevate key aspects of their craft and boost sales. Combining classroom instruction with practical, hands-on learning and sensory training, Moonshine University attracts people from all over the world, ensuring every attendee leaves with a complete and comprehensive education and skill set applicable to a variety of spirits and industry related areas.
In 2013, The Kentucky Distillers’ Association made Moonshine University their exclusive education provider. With the support of some of the industry’s leading institutions and distilleries, you can be sure that taking a class at Moonshine University will be worth the investment.
Still Have Questions? Ready to Get Started?
Call 502-305-8596 or email Registrar@MoonshineUniversity.com
