We had a great time with 2024 Distillation Workshop attendees. Workshop attendees spent 2 days with us going over the basics of distillation and into some depth about rum and brandy production. On the second day attendees observed the still in action and got the full experience of making cuts in a spirit run. We look forward to great spirits from this group in the … [Read more...] about 2024 Distillation Workshop
A grafting workshop was held today at the Fruit Station. We were excited to host a packed room full of excited growers ready to learn about grafting and try their hand at grafting some apple trees. This workshop is held annually at different locations and is a collaboration with MU Extension. … [Read more...] about Grafting Workshop
The home winemaking workshop was held on September 27th. Dr. Karl Wilker, Professor of Enology and Distillation and Manager of the MSU Winery and Distillery along with Jeremy Emery, Cellar Technician presented the basic home winemaking techniques. After classroom instructions and lunch the group got to see a demonstration of the home winemaking equipment in action. Attendees … [Read more...] about Home Winemaking Workshop
It was a cold and muddy day for the pruning workshop, but several people braved the weather and attended. Susanne and Randy discussed pruning tools and types of cuts and pruning methods for Apple, Peach, Pear and Grape. We then separated into two groups and Susanne discussed grape pruning, gave a demonstration and answered questions. Randy, Tom, and Shelia demonstrated Apple, … [Read more...] about Pruning Workshop
Join us May 2nd & 3rd for a Distillation Workshop at the the Missouri State University Winery and Distillery at our Mountain Grove Campus. This workshop will be two full days of learning and fun. Register at https://commerce.cashnet.com/MTNGROVE?ITEMCODE=MTNGROVE-32 Distillation Basics Workshop MSU Distillery You must be at least 21 … [Read more...] about Upcoming Distillation Workshop – May 2nd & 3rd