We've got a legislative update (Permanent FET Relief?!) a segment with Craig Englehorn from Spirit Hound Distillery on Emergency Preparation for Distilleries. Tips from someone that's been through a natural disaster emergency situation and bro

Tied Houses

Jun 23rd, 2020 45m 12s

On this episode Colleen Moore of Dalkita talks with Daniel Croxall an attorney, a professor and a beverage law expert about the 3-tiered system, tied house laws, violations and a case study of Seven Stills Brewery and Distillery in California.

Judge Me... If You Want To

Apr 7th, 2020 1h 18m

We talk with Andre Meunier from The Oregonian and Oregon Live! all about the best breweries and beers to taste in Oregon. Later, with Maggie Campbell of Privateer Rum, we discuss origin stories + personal philosophies + rum styles + taking care

Moshi Moshi Whisky

Feb 25th, 2020 49m 42s

Christian Krogstad of House Spirits in Portland, OR joins Colleen Moore from Dalkita to discuss his road in the craft spirits biz so far after several years of major twists and turns. We talk about his extensive world travel schedule, Japanese

Amari, Amaro

Dec 31st, 2019 1h 19m

A HUGE DOUBLE EPISODE. Colleen Moore from Dalkita talks with Mark Vierthaler Head Distiller of Tenth Ward Distilling Company out of Fredrick, MD about their Pawpawmaro. A clever combination of Amaro + Paw Paws. Amaro as a definition is discusse

Joie de Vervet

Dec 17th, 2019 1h

Colleen Moore of Dalkita talks with Hope Ewing of Vervet out of Los Angeles, CA talks a bit about her book Movers & Shakers and the development of Vervet - a line of canned cocktails available in the very urban area of Los Angeles, CA. Includes

Ready Or Not

Dec 6th, 2019 1h 9m

Mark Shilling of Uncle Billy's Spirits in Austin, TX talks with us about their line of Ready to Drink Cocktails that launched as a brand extension to a much loved local brewery. We discuss the research and development of their flavors, plus tal

FET! Call To Action!

Dec 3rd, 2019 8m 15s

Former President of American Craft Spirit Association Mark Shilling lays out exactly WHY you need to contact your federal representatives to get Federal Excise Taxes reformed. Distillers face a 400% increase in federal excise taxes on January 1

Please, Continue...

Nov 19th, 2019 51m 11s

Colleen Moore of Dalkita talks with Greg Lehman the founder of Watershed Distillery in Columbus, OH about Hammerschlagen & growth. The last 10 years have brought an expanding facility, new barrelhouse, new equipment and the addition of a restau

Continuous Columns

Nov 5th, 2019 57m 13s

Colleen Moore from Dalkita hosts this edition of the Distilling Craft podcast. Guests are John & Courtney McKee from Headframe Spirits and Headframe Manufacturing in Butte, MT. Continuous Column operation is explained along with a distillery pr

PoTAYto/ PoTAHto

Feb 20th, 2018 52m 5s

Mark Kleckner from Woody Creek Distillers in Basalt, Colorado is interviewed to talk about growing potatoes and making vodka, including - what to look for in your potato crop. Later, all about potato fermentation is covered including ways that

Over a Barrel

Jan 30th, 2018 1h 2m

In this episode, John Jeffery from Bently Heritage in Minden, NV is interviewed to talk about their process and the aging plans. Later, we discuss the chemical reactions inside the barrel as a quick break from the fermentation series including

Slow as Molasses

Dec 1st, 2017 56m 17s

On this episode Coty Edwards with Hidden Still Spirits in Lebanon, PA is interviewed to talk about their products and some of the cool things they are up to. Later, molasses fermentation is discussed along with tips for buying and storing it.

Rye, Matey!

Nov 29th, 2017 47m 54s

Rye mashing, milling, and fermentation are discussed to finish up the grain portion of the fermentation series. Campbell Morrissey of Mother Road Brewing is interviewed to talk about his experience with rye in both breweries and distilleries.

Apple a Day

Nov 15th, 2017 1h 1m

Colin Keegan and Noya Gilmore from Santa Fe Spirits are interviewed to discuss their apple brandy production. Later, apple fermentation is discussed including different sources and the treatment of freshly picked apples to get them ready for fe

Yum! Candy Corn

Nov 2nd, 2017 56m 50s

In this episode we talk with Mike Reppucci from Sons of Liberty Spirits Company is interviewed to talk about using a single fermentation base to make various whiskeys and beers. Later, we talk about corn fermentation and mashing are and some te

Amber Waves

Oct 17th, 2017 51m 22s

In this episode we talk with Chad Butters from 8 Oaks Distilling talks about farming wheat and using it in his distillery. Later, we cover various aspects of using wheat as a fermentation base are discussed including selecting the grain, millin

My Lucky Barley

Oct 3rd, 2017 51m 39s

In this episode, we talk with Dylan Mobley from Bottle Logic Brewing in Anaheim, CA about how their brewing process works. Later, we talk about Barley and what to look for in selecting the variety you use for fermentation.

Breakin' Chains

Sep 26th, 2017 49m 2s

Ryan Hembree from Skip Rock Distillers is the interview and we discuss how they make their variety of products. We also talk about different sources of sugar and how they change between different fermentation base materials.

8675309 Gin-y

Sep 20th, 2017 37m 39s

Rob Masters is interviewed to continue the gin talk as well as discuss his new project The Family Jones. Various processes for making gin are discussed along with some more unusual styles.

The Proof You Need

Sep 12th, 2017 57m 18s

Adam Spiegel from the Sonoma County Distilling Company is interviewed about making old school whiskey in wine country. The sources of error and methods for proofing spirits are discussed along with various ways to overcome them.

Milling It Over

Sep 6th, 2017 53m 12s

Jody Thorpe from Dancing Pines in Loveland, CO is interviewed to talk about their process. The methods for milling grain at craft distilleries is discussed including when to use pre-milled, flaked or whole grains.

Sustaining Momentum

Aug 29th, 2017 58m 19s

We talk with Karen Hoskins about the evolution of her distillery - Montanya Rum - in Crested Butte, CO and how her passionate commitment to sustainability manifests in daily operations. Later in the episode we talk a bit about green building an

You Only Still Twice

Aug 22nd, 2017 1h 4m

We talk with Chip Tate about his new venture Tate & Company Distillery and the pot stills he is creating on-site - designing them, fabricating them, and using them. Later in the episode we talk about the anatomy of a pot still.

Barrels of Fun

Aug 15th, 2017 50m 3s

We talk with Henric Molin from Spirit of Hven about the history of his destination distillery with a B&B that developed an analytics laboratory and later a spirits consultancy to help distillers create safer and better products while increasing