Vodka Manufacturing ProcessDifferent vodka manufacturers employ several variations to the vodka manufacturing operation, however the basic vodka manufacturing process is pretty simple:The grain (in the form of wheat for example) or vegetables are put inside a mash tub. The tub is very similar to a washing machine. While the tub rotates it breaks down the grains. Ground malt is added to the compound as it eases the conversion of the starches to sugar.Keeping the mash sterileIt is critical to maintain a totally sterile mash. The prevention of bacteria growth is extremely important in the production of vodka and all other distilled spirits. The sterilization processes employs 3 stages :- The mash is heated until it reaches boiling point. - Lactic acid bacteria is mixed into the mash. The purpose of this, is to increase the acidity level needed for the vodka fermentation process. Once the chosen acidity levels are reached, the mash is once again sterilized.The vodka fermentation...more
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