Field to Flask-Craft Distilling Fundamentals (WATER MODULE)

Name: Field to Flask-Craft Distilling Fundamentals (WATER MODULE)
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Water - A Key Raw Ingredient for Craft Distilling

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Created byMalcolm Bucholtz

Last updated 7/2020

English

What you'll learn

An entrepreneur considering launching a small batch craft distillery will utilize water as part of the production process. Good water makes for good spirits. This course will provide the entrepreneur with a sound working knowledge of water and water chemistry.

Course content

1 section • 5 lectures • 50m total length

The Water Cycle5:12
In this lecture, you will learn about the water cycle that delivers water to Earth. You will learn how water comes to reside in aquifer formations beneath the ground.
The Geology of Water10:30
There are 5 various types of rock formations that comprise underground aquifers. Water is capable over time of absorbing mineral content from these aquifer formations. As a result, a craft distiller located in one area might have water with different Calcium, Magnesium, pH and Alkalinity levels than, a craft distiller in another part of the country.
Understanding A Water Report9:53
A Water Report detailing the chemistry of the water in your area is easy to obtain. While a typical Water Report appears daunting and confusing, there are only 4 items that you need to identify on the Report. In this lecture, you will also learn about pH and how it is calculated.
Calcium, Magnesium and Residual Alkalinity of Your Water9:28
This lecture will introduce you to the Kolbach equation for calculating (RA) Residual Alkalinity of your water. The practical implications of RA will be introduced.The importance of Calcium and Magnesium in the fermentation process will be briefly introduced.
Adjusting Your Water Chemistry15:37
In this final Lecture, you will learn some practical tips for adjusting the Calcium and Magnesium in your water.

Requirements

A very basic appreciation of science.

Description

For an entrepreneur thinking about one day starting a craft distillery, a thorough understanding of water and water chemistry is important. Water is a key raw ingredient in the craft distilling process. This course comprises 5 lectures and will help you gain a more thorough appreciation of water and its importance in craft distilling.

Who this course is for:

Entrpreneurs interested in learning more about the art, science and business of craft distilling.