Moonshine University: Fermentation Workshop
03mar(mar 3)9:00 am04(mar 4)5:00 pmMoonshine University: Fermentation Workshop
Event Details
Moonshine University’s Fermentation Workshop is the start of something big. Fermentation is the key step in crafting a
Event Details
Moonshine University’s Fermentation Workshop is the start of something big. Fermentation is the key step in crafting a spirit, where sugar is converted into that beloved alcohol. This two-day course will teach attendees all about the science of this process. We’ll cover everything from best fermentation practices, all the way down to how different variables will tweak the flavors of a spirit. We put the spirit into science class!
Early Bird Special: Early Bird Registration covers your stay at our contracted hotel from Day 1 to the last day of class. The Early Bird deadline is 3 weeks before the first day of class.
Who is the Fermentation Workshop For?
Moonshine University’s Fermentation Workshop is for newbies to the spirits industry and enthusiasts, distillery owners and operators, production team members, as well as lab techs looking to improve their expertise.
Fermentation Workshop Course Overview
ermentation is the conversion of sugars into alcohol. In the spirits business, alcohol is synonymous with money, which means the success of your finished product will rely on the efficiency of your fermentation process. This course shows students how to perfect that process, covering a variety of key fermentation considerations and best practices.
In this course, we’ll explore everything from the microbiology and cultivation of yeast, to the stages of its life cycle, paying special attention to how different variables affect the quality and consistency of fermentation in spirits production. Students will leave this course with an extensive understanding of the fermentation process, including how to obtain the optimal yield from every set and how to appropriately address any fermentation challenges that arise.
What You’ll Learn
In addition to gaining valuable insights on the fermentation process and the distilling profession as a whole, we’ll take an in-depth look at:
- Microbiology & cultivation of yeast
- Yeast counting & propagation
- Yeast life cycle
- Bacterial diagnosis
- Grain processing, receiving & storage
- Mashing & milling operations
- Yield optimization
- Fermentation metrics
- Safety & sanitation
What’s Included
Tuition includes all class materials; breakfast, lunch, and refreshments; and transportation between our contracted hotel and our campus.
“If you have too much sugars left over after fermentation, it’s like payin’ too much for breakfast: You got ripped off.” -Dr. Pat Heist, Chief Scientific Officer at Ferm Solutions, Wilderness Trail Distillery, Esteemed Faculty Member at Moonshine University, Bio-Chem Humorist and Speaker of Truths
Tuition: $1,495 USD
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
View all Moonshine University Courses here.
Organizer
Time
March 3, 2025 9:00 am - March 4, 2025 5:00 pm EST(GMT-05:00)
Location
Moonshine University, Louisville, KY
Distilled Spirits Epicenter, 801 South 8th Street, Louisville, KY 40203, United States