Page 30 - Beverage Master_OctNov 2021

Craft Distillery

Photo Credit: Firestone and Robertson Distilling Co.

TRENDS IN DISTILLERY

BUILDING AND DESIGN:

Operational Efficiency With Pleasing Aesthetics

By: Gerald Dlubala
S uccessful distillery designs serve the distill- “But it’s also about your budget constraints. That’s

er’s needs while also projecting the brand’s where experience in distillery planning, design and
intended personality and image. However, building comes in – to build a place that delivers
getting to that point can make even the most the feel and image you want. There are quali-
organized person a little overwhelmed. The key ty options out there. Do you want the popular
to realizing that goal is working with experienced barn-type setting? Anything except a barn-type
builders, engineers and architects who ask the right setting? Older and rustic? Modern and contem-
questions and guide you through the process, con- porary? Pitched roofs are popular simply because
sidering your current and future needs. the distilling columns are tall and need that height.
Sometimes they’re taller than the original facility
“It’s about your dreams and visions for sure,” said design. In those cases, rather than coming back
Dan Nyberg, sales trainer for Morton Buildings. down on the opposite side, we continue the roof’s
28 October - November 2021 BEVERAGE MASTER

BM101121 Main Pages.indd 28 9/16/21 3:43 PM