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29 March, 2023

Fusel Oil Talk

A friend of mine recently did this write up below and I think he did a very good job of spelling out some pretty requisite information. Without further adieu, this from SS: How do I…

20 March, 2023

What is a Grist Hydrator?

What Is a Grist Hydrator? A grist hydrator is a very handy and easily overlooked piece of mashing equipment that every brewery and distillery should be pretty familiar with. People don’t promote grist hydrators too…

16 March, 2023

Distillery Planning Series: Batch vs. Continuous

Batch distilling has been around for thousands of years, and somehow there’s always something new to learn about the process and how it all works. Distillation itself is a commonly used process in various industries…

7 March, 2023

Differences of a Copper Onion, Helmet & Expansion Chamber

Copper has been a staple material in the distillation of alcohol for centuries. Its unique properties make it an ideal choice for creating essential components of distillation apparatuses such as onion-shaped stills, expansion chambers, and…

1 March, 2023

4 Ways to Be a Greener Brewery

Becoming a green brewery or distillery is a very broad topic, with lots of possibilities! However, it is easy to start becoming an environmentally friendly brewery. With Global Warming upon us, a lot of breweries…

27 February, 2023

Benefits of Choosing StillDragon – a Superior Warranty, Shipping, and Customer Service

Our Warranty We are so proud of the quality of our equipment that the purchaser has a one-year warranty from the original date of delivery. This warranty covers any defects that cause the equipment not…

20 February, 2023

Distillery Planning Series: To Buy GNS or Distill Inhouse

Distillery planning is a great way to keep you on track and focused, but it should also be a “living document” and allow you enough flexibility to pivot when you need to without losing your…

12 February, 2023

Distilling Equipment Benefits of Having a Bluetooth Thermometer

When it comes to distilling with the humble pot still, I have always believed that utilizing a thermometer was, at best, a superfluous luxury. Vapor production with a 10% beer typically starts right around 190°F.…

6 February, 2023

It’s Time To Clean Your Equipment: From An Experienced Brewer

Today we will be discussing the benefits of properly cleaning your distilling equipment from an experienced brewer. With my experience, we are going to be talking about when I was a cellarman, and if you…

27 January, 2023

Making Money with Vodka

Creating income distilling is a crucial part of keeping your distillery doors open unless you are already independently wealthy or just in it for the love of the craft. One way to get revenue flowing…

18 January, 2023

Black Button Distilling: StillDragon Customer Spotlight

Black Button Distilling is the first grain-to-glass craft distillery in Rochester, NY since prohibition. Founded in 2012 near Rochester’s historic Public Market, Black Button Distilling specializes in farm-to-still products, using unique and all-natural ingredients from…

11 January, 2023

A Guide to the 3 Chamber Still

For those of you new to the distilling world, a 3-chamber still is a semi-continuously fed still that has a reputation for producing very robust, aromatic finished spirits. Most notably rye whiskey and rum. Evidently,…