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Are you a brewery looking to expand into the world of distilled spirits, diversify your product offerings, and maximise your existing resources? Look no further than the Briggs BrewStillery™ – your gateway to versatile, spirit production.
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Experience the future of brewing and distillation with Briggs BrewStillery™ – where innovation meets tradition, and endless possibilities await.
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Learn more about our customised solutions and how we can help your business grow and thrive with our project delivery focus and bespoke process systems.
Spoetzl Brewery, owned by the Gambrinus Group and located in Shiner, Texas, has elevated its craft with the adoption of a Briggs BrewStillery, enabling the production of a diverse range of spirits alongside its renowned beers.
Our highly-skilled coppersmiths turn sheet metal into your iconic copper pot stills, using methods and techniques passed down through the generations. Whether you want a copper pot still for making whisky or rum, our tradesman have been trusted by many famous brands to bring these to life.
We also understand that you often want to maintain your distillery and stills, and so have established the McMillan Coppersmiths After-Market Distillery Support Service, offering free thickness checks for copper pot stills and condensers.
Coppersmithing is highly significant in the manufacture of copper pot stills used in the whisky industry. Copper pot stills have been a traditional and essential component of whisky production for centuries, and the craftsmanship of coppersmiths plays a critical role in creating these iconic distillation vessels.
Tradition and Craftsmanship
Whisky production has a rich history, and the use of copper pot stills is deeply rooted in tradition. Coppersmiths employ age-old techniques, skills, and craftsmanship passed down through generations to create these stills. They take great pride in their work, ensuring that each still is unique and crafted with precision.
Material Selection
Coppersmiths are experts in selecting the appropriate grade of copper for pot still construction. The quality and purity of copper used can impact the taste and character of the whisky produced. Coppersmiths know how to choose copper that is ideal for heat conductivity and its interaction with the distillate during the process.
Shaping and Forming:
Creating a functional and efficient pot still requires shaping and forming the copper sheets into the desired vessel. Coppersmiths use specialised tools and techniques to shape the copper into the proper size and form, taking into account factors such as the still’s neck, lyne arm, and swan neck design.
Welding and Sealing
Copper pot stills are typically made from multiple copper parts that need to be meticulously welded and sealed together. Coppersmiths ensure that the seams are properly joined to prevent any leakage during the distillation process.
Size and Capacity
Coppersmiths can tailor the size and capacity of the pot stills to the distillery’s specific needs. Whether it’s a small artisanal distillery or a large-scale whisky producer, coppersmiths can create pot stills of various sizes to suit the production requirements.
Heat Conductivity
Copper is an excellent conductor of heat, and this property is vital in the distillation process. Coppersmiths design pot stills to ensure efficient heat transfer, enabling the proper separation of alcohol vapours from other components during distillation.
Interaction with Spirit
Copper interacts with the spirit being distilled, removing certain impurities and contributing to the desired flavours and aromas of the final whisky product. Coppersmiths understand how the shape and surface area of the pot stills can influence this interaction and can tailor the design accordingly.
Durability and Longevity
Coppersmiths’ expertise ensures that the copper pot stills are built to last for many years. They take into consideration the wear and tear that stills endure during their operational life, making them durable and reliable for long-term use.
Learn more about our customised solutions and how we can help your business grow and thrive with our project delivery focus and bespoke process systems.
Rum production in the Caribbean is a fascinating blend of tradition, innovation, and environmental factors that shape the distinctive character of this beloved spirit. Two primary types of stills play a crucial role in the process: pot stills and column stills.
Pot Stills
These traditional copper stills have been used for centuries in Caribbean rum production. They are relatively small and batch-based, allowing for the creation of flavourful, artisanal rums. Pot stills operate by heating the fermented molasses or sugarcane juice to produce alcohol vapour, which then condenses and transforms into the final spirit. The use of pot stills contributes to the rich and complex flavors associated with Caribbean rums.
Column Stills
Column stills are a more modern and efficient approach to rum production. These tall, continuous distillation towers enable a higher volume of rum to be produced consistently. They work by separating the alcohol from other components through a series of distillation stages. The result is a lighter, purer spirit, which is often aged further to develop its unique taste profile.
The combination of high temperatures and humidity accelerates the aging process of rum in wooden barrels, giving it a richer taste and aroma. However, this climate can also pose challenges to the equipment used in the production process.
The heat and humidity can lead to corrosion and wear and tear on the machinery, especially for older facilities that may have aging infrastructure. This is where engineering companies specialising in equipment service and repair become crucial. Regular maintenance and expertise in dealing with the specific environmental conditions are essential to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the equipment.
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Focus on: Mount Gay Rum
Mount Gay Rum is renowned for its distinct spirit character, boasting a smooth and well-balanced taste profile with subtle notes of oak and tropical fruits.
The brand achieves this exceptional flavour through a combination of both traditional pot stills and modern column stills, showcasing a harmonious blend of time-honored craftsmanship and innovative distillation techniques.
We are committed to providing engineering services across Mexico, from concept through to commissioning and beyond, with after-sales, service and repair support.
Our expert team can guide and demonstrate ‘best available’ technology selection and transfer to new applications.
We know and understand traditional, modern and hybrid production processes for agave-based spirits:
We understand requirements can include:
Raw Materials Handling and Processing
Fermentation
Distillation
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Briggs of Burton and McMillan Coppersmiths are industry leaders, with Briggs specialising in the project delivery of white spirit projects, often collaborating on major sites like Diageo Cameronbridge. Together, they play a crucial role in the production of white spirits, including Grain Neutral Spirit (GNS), vodka, and gin, combining expertise in engineering and distillation equipment provision.
Briggs of Burton is renowned for its comprehensive engineering services that play a pivotal role in the production of white spirits. Their deep understanding of distillation is utilised to design and optimise the entire production process. They ensure that every aspect, from raw material selection to the final product’s quality, adheres to the highest industry standards. Briggs of Burton’s engineering expertise is instrumental in delivering efficient, high-quality white spirit projects.
On the other hand, McMillan Coppersmiths excels in providing state-of-the-art distillation equipment, which is essential for crafting premium white spirits. Their expertise lies in the design, fabrication, and installation of specialised distillation systems, drawing inspiration from historic copper pot still shapes and traditional finishes. They also lead in technology for vapour infusion and macerated gin distillation systems, often working with brands such as The Lakes Distillery. McMillan Coppersmiths’ equipment ensures precise control over the distillation process, enabling the production of spirits with distinct flavours and characteristics.
Together, Briggs of Burton’s project delivery expertise and McMillan Coppersmiths’ cutting-edge distillation equipment form a dynamic partnership that guarantees the highest quality in white spirits production. Briggs’ engineering excellence complements McMillan’s innovative equipment solutions, resulting in the creation of exceptional vodka and gin, each with its own unique flavour profile.
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At Briggs of Burton and McMillan Coppersmiths, we’re industry leaders in spirits with a rich history and commitment to excellence. Briggs of Burton has been instrumental in helping major spirits brands enter the Chinese market, focusing on whiskey. We excel in technology integration, from raw materials to distillation and storage, with a focus on mashing and energy recovery systems.
McMillan Coppersmiths is renowned for crafting copper stills and distillation equipment, known for quality and innovation.
Our skilled teams in China, supported by CIMC Liquid Process Technology (CLPT), ensure success.
As pioneers, we assist Chinese brewers and distillers in exploring international spirits like whiskey, with our expertise and cutting-edge technology.
With Briggs of Burton and McMillan Coppersmiths, you gain a legacy of success and a portfolio of world-famous brands as references.
Briggs has significant experience with technology transfer from other spirits, notably around heat recovery on the condensers of the distiller.
Learn more about our customised solutions and how we can help your business grow and thrive with our project delivery focus and bespoke process systems.
Are you a brewery looking to expand into the world of distilled spirits, diversify your product offerings, and maximise your existing resources? Look no further than the Briggs BrewStillery™ – your gateway to versatile, spirit production.
Key Benefits
Main Features
Experience the future of brewing and distillation with Briggs BrewStillery™ – where innovation meets tradition, and endless possibilities await.
Learn more about our customised solutions and how we can help your business grow and thrive with our project delivery focus and bespoke process systems.
Spoetzl Brewery, owned by the Gambrinus Group and located in Shiner, Texas, has elevated its craft with the adoption of a Briggs BrewStillery, enabling the production of a diverse range of spirits alongside its renowned beers.
Navigating the Hard Seltzer Production Process
Crafting hard seltzer can be a complicated endeavour, depending on scale and the number of recipes. However, rest assured that Briggs of Burton, as the go-to engineering company for breweries entering the hard seltzer market, is here to provide expert support and guidance. Our expertise in project management, process engineering, and process know-how ensures a smooth and successful journey into this burgeoning market.
Brewing Diversity: The Rise of Hard Seltzer
Explore how Briggs of Burton, with their extensive expertise, can help breweries capitalise on the low calorie and refreshing appeal of hard seltzer, offering guidance in process integration of 3rd party packages.
From Wort to Can: Crafting Hard Seltzer Step by Step with Briggs of Burton
Follow the journey of hard seltzer production, starting with the fermentation of a sugar-based wort. Briggs of Burton plays a crucial role in making this journey possible through their assistance in consultancy, process engineering, commissioning, and automation experience.
Flavourful Fizz: Adding Zest to Hard Seltzer
Learn how Briggs of Burton’s support in process integration of 3rd party packages enables breweries to infuse natural fruit flavors, creating signature tastes from citrus to tropical notes.
Quality Assurance: Ensuring the Perfect Hard Seltzer
Delve into the stringent quality control measures that ensure a consistent and safe product, all backed by Briggs of Burton’s expertise in process engineering.
Brewing for the Future: Upgrading for Hard Seltzer Production with Briggs of Burton
Explore how Briggs of Burton facilitates the expansion and enhancement of breweries to accommodate hard seltzer production, offering their expert guidance through project management and control system upgrades.
Flexibility in Recipes: Adapting to Customer Needs
See how Briggs of Burton empowers breweries to support their customers with flexible processes, allowing for diverse recipe options with their unmatched process know-how.
Tank Solutions: Supplying Large Tanks via Ziemann Holvrieka
Understand how Ziemann Holvrieka, in collaboration with Briggs of Burton, provides breweries with the capability to supply large tanks, a critical component of hard seltzer production.
Learn more about our customised solutions and how we can help your business grow and thrive with our project delivery focus and bespoke process systems.