Production Flashcards
1
Q
Define spirits
A
The production of fermentation followed by distillation resulting in a high abv beverage
2
Q
What are the four most commonly used stills?
A
Pot still, column still, multiple column still, hybrid still
3
Q
What are the two essential parts of the pot still?
A
Still and worm condenser
4
Q
What are the four structural components of oak?
A
Cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, polyphenolic compounds
5
Q
What is often defined as the compounds responsible for most of the aromas and flavors of spirits?
A
Congeners
6
Q
How does distillation work
A
Alcohol has a lower boiling point than water
7
Q
What are the six steps in order of spirits maturation?
A
Extraction, evaporation, oxidation, concentration, filtration, coloration
