BREWER-DISTILLER ALLIANCE

First, we need a recipe, or Mash Bill as it's known in industry. You can choose from a variety of grains below:

MASH BILL

TYPE OF MALTED BARLEY

To achieve proper conversion of starches to sugars, you will need a certain % of malted barley in your recipe. Check one of the boxes below for the type of malted barley you would like to explore.

Now, it's time for fermentation, the process of converting sugar to alcohol. There are many different yeast options from a variety of companies. Please select the ones that look interesting to you.

YEAST

• American Whiskey Yeast
• Tennessee Whiskey Yeast
• Scottish Yeast

• German Yeast
• Please choose for me

FERMENTATION STYLE

Now, we're ready for distillation, the process of concentrating alcohol by separating alcohol and water inside a still.

We will be making Foreshots, Heads, Hearts and Tails cuts during your distillation. Each fraction of the process contains various compounds that will impact the taste of the finished product.

WHITE DOG

Would you like a sample bottle of White Dog to take home?

Check one of the boxes.

• No, age it all.

Finally, it's time to put your incredible whiskey into a barrel.

BARRELING

At what proof do you want to barrel your whiskey?

• 125 proof (max)
• 120 proof
• 115 proof

• 110 proof
• Other

What type of barrel would you like to use?

• Classic

• Seasoned

What level of char would you like in your barrel?

• #1

• #2

• #3

• #4

Now, help us plan the rest of your visit.

TRIP PLANNING

Upload images that give us a better sense of your whiskey project.

Which part of the process would you like to focus on during your visit?

What are the interests of your group?

What kind of restaurant experience(s) would your group enjoy?

• Premium steakhouse
• Chef-owned/local
• Farm-to-table

• Food truck
• Brew pub
• Other

What amenities would your group enjoy at the Distillery?

• Bloody Mary bar
• Happy Hour tastings

• Work space
• Other

Anything else you’d like to share?

Thanks for sharing. We'll be back in touch in two to three days with a free, no-obligation personalized plan for your whiskey experience in Des Moines.