Training Information: CED-0830 - Craft Distilling: The Vermont Experience

Vermont is a leader in the nationwide craft distilling boom, and this training offers students direct, hands-on experience in the industry. Designed for those with a solid understanding of distillation who are ready to explore distillery operations, the program provides practical insight into building, running, and managing a distillery.

Over the course of a week, students will work alongside spirit master Dave Mosher at Black Flannel Brewing and Distilling Co., gaining tailored instruction and real-world skills. The training also includes visits to several Vermont distilleries, where participants will learn directly from owners about their approaches and operations.

Through lectures, demonstrations, distillery visits, and hands-on experience, students will learn:

The distilling process
Distillery design
Substrate choices
Basic business and marketing skills
Licensing
Permitting
Environmental concerns
Quality controls

Students will also learn about various products, business models, scales, and construction types of distilleries.

REGISTRATION: Registration closes 2 weeks before the training start date. Any registrations from the initial close up to 5 days will need to reach out to Taylor.Paone@VermontState.edu. No registrations within 5 days of the training. Any cancelations within 5 days of starting will be assessed a $625 cancelation fee. There will be no refunds given for no-shows.

If you have been awarded a VSAC Advancement Grant - please email Taylor.Paone@Vermontstate.edu for registration information.

Course Resources
Please contact the Center for Agriculture & Food Entrepreneurship for additional information and/or questions