The Artisan’s Guide to Crafting Distilled Spirits
Small-Scale Production of Brandies, Schnapps & Liquors
by Bettina Malle & Helge Schmickl, translated by Paul Lehmann
The art of crafting alcohol is a very ancient one, and small, artisan distilleries are growing in popularity every day. Expert Austrian distillers Helge Schmickl and Bettina Malle guide readers through the process of creating or purchasing their own still and provide detailed instructions from personal experience on mash creation, fermentation, distillation, and infusion using a variety of ingredients. They also introduce readers to the tradition of schnapps distillation and present a brief look at domestic and international brewing cultures.
The authors cover in detail which distillation techniques excel, which merely succeed, and which should be avoided at all costs in their discussion of equipment, ingredients, fermentation, distillation, and more. An essential book for beginners and masters of the craft.
Detailed, illustrated, in-depth.
“A resource that everyone beginner or advanced interested in the craft distilling process needs.”
— Bill Owens, president/founder, American Distilling Institute
“The standard reference work for all home distillers.”
— Die Zeit magazine
About the Authors
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Bettina Malle
Bettina Malle, along with husband and co-author Helge Schmickl, graduated from the Vienna University of Technology in 1991 with masters of science in chemical engineering and received doctorates in technical sciences in 1993. They have published books and conduct workshops on the production of vinegar, distilled spirits, and essential oils, emphasizing the use of fruits and herbs right from the garden. Bettina and Helge have been married since 2002. That same year they moved to Klagenfurt, Carinthia (Austria), where they host their seminars and conduct research and developments in fermenting and distilling. They have two children.
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Helge Schmickl
Helge Schmickl, along with wife and co-author Bettina Malle, graduated from the Vienna University of Technology in 1991 with masters of science in chemical engineering and received doctorates in technical sciences in 1993. They have published books and conduct workshops on the production of vinegar, distilled spirits, and essential oils, emphasizing the use of fruits and herbs right from the garden. Bettina and Helge have been married since 2002. That same year they moved to Klagenfurt, Carinthia (Austria), where they host their seminars and conduct research and developments in fermenting and distilling.
U.S. $29.95
Spikehorn Press
Sewn hardcover, 160 pages
ISBN: 978-1-943015-04-7
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