If you want to create your alcoholic spirits at home, you’ll need the right equipment and supplies. That’s why North Stills is Canada’s top source for home distilling equipment Canada. We offer a variety of copper and stainless steel pot stills, reflux stills, mash tuns, fermentation tanks, pumps, hoses, and parts.
Condenser
A condenser is an efficient heat exchanger used in various industrial applications. It is typically made of a tube or shell, allowing latent heat transfer from vapor to liquid.
In distillation, the condenser is the cooling device responsible for converting the steam created by a boiling process back to a liquid. It does this by chilling the water vapor, which causes it to form water droplets. These droplets travel down the condenser tube and pass through an activated carbon postfilter to remove unwanted contaminates.
Countless variations exist in the condenser design, ranging from hand-held units to large industrial-scale units used in plant processes. However, the most successful condensers incorporate technological innovations combining heat exchange with thermal efficiency. For example, the tube or shell that transfers latent heat can be made of a material that changes its temperature during condensation (a so-called phase change material), thus maximizing the amount of latent heat transferred to the secondary fluid.
Fermenter
Fermenters are used in various industries, including brewing beer, wine making, and commercial food production. They are designed to create a safe and consistent environment for the chemical reaction of yeast and bacteria that converts sugars to ethanol, alcohol, carbon dioxide, and other byproducts.
A fermenter is an apparatus that maintains optimal conditions for the growth of microorganisms, used in large-scale fermentation and the commercial production of antibiotics and hormones. It is typically a bucket, carboy, conical or corny keg.
The fermenter contains various essential components that work together to facilitate the fermentation process and help ensure the liquid is stable and consistent. These include a cylinder, sparger, cover, and heat exchangers.
The fermenter is a vital part of the distillation process. It is where the liquid produced from a beer, wine, or other wort is fermented and converted into spirits, such as whiskey, vodka, or gin. The fermenter also holds the mash, spent grain, and other ingredients needed to brew.
Filter
A good filter is a crucial part of the process, whether used as a home water distiller or in a commercial brewery. By removing contaminants, you can guarantee your drinks are pure and safe for consumption.
Filters come in various shapes and sizes, but they all serve a common purpose – to remove impurities from the water you drink or use. These filters can be made from various materials, including cloth, foam, carbon, and sintered metals like stainless steel.
Premium spirits – brandy, whisky, and vodka – require high-end particle and haze control to help bring out the best of their flavors, colors, and clarity. 3M offers a selection of filtration equipment and media that help you do that.
3M has a filter that can handle your brewing needs, from a fully enclosed depth filtration system to a top-of-the-line membrane. Find the best solution for your operation today!
Hydrometer
The hydrometer is an instrument that measures the specific gravity of liquids. It works on the principle of Archimedes’ theory that a solid suspended in a fluid is buoyed up by force equal to the weight of the displaced liquid.
This is important for brewing as it allows you to measure the density of your beer or wine before and after fermentation. This information is crucial for determining if the brew is ready and can help you adjust your recipe to make it better.
The hydrometer is also essential for measuring alcoholic fermentation in whiskey and other brews. Using it can save you time and money, as well as ensure the quality of your product.
