Fermenter Twins

Two fermenters full at one time????  That is the plan for the end of this snowy Friday afternoon!  Erik made our first Vienna Malt Mash yesterday and filled fermenter #2....and today he is mashing Vienna Malt Mash #2 and filling fermenter #1.  Very exciting news!  We are trying some different mash bills to see what types of flavors come through in the distillate.  Erik has had some great ideas based on his brewing experience.  So we are thrilled for the opportunity to experiment a little.

We also received a shipment of 8 barrels from Brown Foreman on Monday and they are going to be ready for this new Mash Bill. 

The snow and cold are really apparent out in the rack house...it is really cold out there.  So, the aging of the present barrels is now a "unique to North East Ohio" situation!  The distillations have been getting better and better and the mash process has also been getting better and better and more consistent. 

Kids are home for a long weekend--so soon after Christmas break!  So, they are hoping to enjoy the snow.  I am hoping to stay warm.  The bourbon abides......