web02.fireside.fm Sat, 23 May 2026 03:01:48 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Spirits & Distilling Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Water Testing” https://spiritsanddistilling.fireside.fm/tags/water%20testing Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:00:00 -0600 Enjoy and learn from conversations with leading distillers as co-hosts Sydney Jones, head distiller for FEW Spirits in Chicago, and Molly Troupe, master distiller for Freeland Spirits in Portland, Oregon, explore the technical and creative processes behind award-winning and storied spirits. It’s a podcast by distillers, for distillers, that covers the broad world of finely crafted spirits—botanical and herbal spirits, fruit distillations, agave spirits, grain spirits, and more. Listen as the hosts discuss every aspect of the process, from ideation and ingredient selection through conversion and fermentation, distilling, aging, finishing, proofing, and packaging. Subscribe to this bi-weekly podcast for tips and techniques that will help you make better spirits. en-us episodic Make and drink great spirits. Spirits & Distilling Enjoy and learn from conversations with leading distillers as co-hosts Sydney Jones, head distiller for FEW Spirits in Chicago, and Molly Troupe, master distiller for Freeland Spirits in Portland, Oregon, explore the technical and creative processes behind award-winning and storied spirits. It’s a podcast by distillers, for distillers, that covers the broad world of finely crafted spirits—botanical and herbal spirits, fruit distillations, agave spirits, grain spirits, and more. Listen as the hosts discuss every aspect of the process, from ideation and ingredient selection through conversion and fermentation, distilling, aging, finishing, proofing, and packaging. Subscribe to this bi-weekly podcast for tips and techniques that will help you make better spirits. no spirits, distilling, distilled spirits, bourbon, vodka, rum, gin, craft, craft spirits. Spirits & Distilling support@spiritsanddistilling.com 4: Reade Huddleston of Monster Brewing Shares Perspectives on RTDs, Water Quality, and More https://spiritsanddistilling.fireside.fm/4 34b78c9d-5afe-4101-9272-65a8340230be Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:00:00 -0600 Spirits & Distilling full Spirits & Distilling Through his career, Huddleston has bounced back back and forth in the brewing and distilling worlds, picking up valuable lessons along the way. Here, he shares important perspectives on packaging RTDs for long term stability, understanding the impacts of water chemistry throughout the distilling process, and much more. 54:55 yes <p>Are distillers really just “dirty” brewers? How do you stabilize ingredients and flavors in canned RTDs? How can water chemistry at the municipal level cause potentially expensive issues with arrested fermentations? Through his career, Reade Huddleston has seen it all, and now as Director of Distillation and Spirits at <a href="https://www.monsterbevcorp.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Monster Brewing</a>, he’s putting into daily use these best practices gleaned from years of brewing and distilling, as well as focused study. </p> <p>In this episode, Molly and Reade explore a range of subjects, including: </p> <ul> <li> Similarities and differences in brewing and distilling practice</li> <li> Testing and optimizing RTDs for long term stability</li> <li> Can liner interactions in RTDs</li> <li> Testing water quality with taste and odor acceptance tests</li> <li> Measuring water supply shifts over the course of a day</li> <li> Common chemicals in supplied water and how to neutralize them</li> </ul> <p>And more. </p> <p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong><br> <strong><a href="https://rmsroller-grinder.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">RMS Roller-Grinder</a></strong> At RMS Roller-Grinder, they design and build quality roller mills and grain handling systems for your specific distilling needs. From idea to installation, they can help with roller mills, augers, control panels, bulk storage, and more. RMS has the right equipment to help you increase efficiency, simplify your process, and create a quality, crafted product. Contact them today at <a href="https://rmsroller-grinder.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rmsroller-grinder.com</a> to work with their experts on your new distillery build or expansion. </p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.encompasstech.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Encompass:</a></strong> Omnibibulous means “able or willing to drink almost anything.” That’s the attitude of the consumer you’re trying to reach: they’re omnibibulous. So how does your distillery remain competitive? Distillers must future-proof their business with a multi-segment production attitude to meet consumers with the right beverages for the right occasions. Encompass Production Cloud is the software designed to help you lead in the modern beverage industry. Become future-proofed at <a href="https://www.encompasstech.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">encompasstech.com</a>. </p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.arryved.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Arryved:</a></strong> Arryved point of sale combines industry expertise, essential tasting room tools, and a whole lotta love to make running your distillery easier. Scale faster with Arryved’s mobile system that offers flexible service with QR code ordering, detailed reporting, and award-winning customer support. New customers get your first month free when you launch before June 30th, 2024.Visit <a href="https://www.arryved.com/mvp/distillery/?utm_source=craft_spirits_and_distilling&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=brand_awareness" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Arryved.com/spiritsanddistilling</a> and mention this ad. </p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.atulc.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">American Canning:</a></strong> Looking to expand into aluminum cans but worried about corrosivity, off-flavors, scalping or pin-hole leaks? aTULC is a premium performance can proven to double product shelf-life. Its manufacturing process requires no water, coolants, chemicals, or wastewater treatment. Crafted for higher ABV products, acidic ingredients, emulsions, salt, and sulfites, aTULC is the toughest, most sustainable can for your brand. Contact American Canning for a free compatibility consult or visit <a href="https://www.atulc.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">aTULC.com</a>. </p> distilling, water chemistry, RTDs, packaging, water testing Are distillers really just “dirty” brewers? How do you stabilize ingredients and flavors in canned RTDs? How can water chemistry at the municipal level cause potentially expensive issues with arrested fermentations? Through his career, Reade Huddleston has seen it all, and now as Director of Distillation and Spirits at Monster Brewing, he’s putting into daily use these best practices gleaned from years of brewing and distilling, as well as focused study.

In this episode, Molly and Reade explore a range of subjects, including:

  • Similarities and differences in brewing and distilling practice
  • Testing and optimizing RTDs for long term stability
  • Can liner interactions in RTDs
  • Testing water quality with taste and odor acceptance tests
  • Measuring water supply shifts over the course of a day
  • Common chemicals in supplied water and how to neutralize them

And more.

Brought to you by:
RMS Roller-Grinder At RMS Roller-Grinder, they design and build quality roller mills and grain handling systems for your specific distilling needs. From idea to installation, they can help with roller mills, augers, control panels, bulk storage, and more. RMS has the right equipment to help you increase efficiency, simplify your process, and create a quality, crafted product. Contact them today at rmsroller-grinder.com to work with their experts on your new distillery build or expansion.

Encompass: Omnibibulous means “able or willing to drink almost anything.” That’s the attitude of the consumer you’re trying to reach: they’re omnibibulous. So how does your distillery remain competitive? Distillers must future-proof their business with a multi-segment production attitude to meet consumers with the right beverages for the right occasions. Encompass Production Cloud is the software designed to help you lead in the modern beverage industry. Become future-proofed at encompasstech.com.

Arryved: Arryved point of sale combines industry expertise, essential tasting room tools, and a whole lotta love to make running your distillery easier. Scale faster with Arryved’s mobile system that offers flexible service with QR code ordering, detailed reporting, and award-winning customer support. New customers get your first month free when you launch before June 30th, 2024.Visit Arryved.com/spiritsanddistilling and mention this ad.

American Canning: Looking to expand into aluminum cans but worried about corrosivity, off-flavors, scalping or pin-hole leaks? aTULC is a premium performance can proven to double product shelf-life. Its manufacturing process requires no water, coolants, chemicals, or wastewater treatment. Crafted for higher ABV products, acidic ingredients, emulsions, salt, and sulfites, aTULC is the toughest, most sustainable can for your brand. Contact American Canning for a free compatibility consult or visit aTULC.com.

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In this episode, Molly and Reade explore a range of subjects, including:

  • Similarities and differences in brewing and distilling practice
  • Testing and optimizing RTDs for long term stability
  • Can liner interactions in RTDs
  • Testing water quality with taste and odor acceptance tests
  • Measuring water supply shifts over the course of a day
  • Common chemicals in supplied water and how to neutralize them

And more.

Brought to you by:
RMS Roller-Grinder At RMS Roller-Grinder, they design and build quality roller mills and grain handling systems for your specific distilling needs. From idea to installation, they can help with roller mills, augers, control panels, bulk storage, and more. RMS has the right equipment to help you increase efficiency, simplify your process, and create a quality, crafted product. Contact them today at rmsroller-grinder.com to work with their experts on your new distillery build or expansion.

Encompass: Omnibibulous means “able or willing to drink almost anything.” That’s the attitude of the consumer you’re trying to reach: they’re omnibibulous. So how does your distillery remain competitive? Distillers must future-proof their business with a multi-segment production attitude to meet consumers with the right beverages for the right occasions. Encompass Production Cloud is the software designed to help you lead in the modern beverage industry. Become future-proofed at encompasstech.com.

Arryved: Arryved point of sale combines industry expertise, essential tasting room tools, and a whole lotta love to make running your distillery easier. Scale faster with Arryved’s mobile system that offers flexible service with QR code ordering, detailed reporting, and award-winning customer support. New customers get your first month free when you launch before June 30th, 2024.Visit Arryved.com/spiritsanddistilling and mention this ad.

American Canning: Looking to expand into aluminum cans but worried about corrosivity, off-flavors, scalping or pin-hole leaks? aTULC is a premium performance can proven to double product shelf-life. Its manufacturing process requires no water, coolants, chemicals, or wastewater treatment. Crafted for higher ABV products, acidic ingredients, emulsions, salt, and sulfites, aTULC is the toughest, most sustainable can for your brand. Contact American Canning for a free compatibility consult or visit aTULC.com.

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