Create+ Alembic Copper Condenser

Description

The Create+ Alembic Copper Condenser provides the copper condenser section of a Create+ alembic pot still. Pair it with the Create+ Alembic Copper Dome and a compatible boiler to produce flavourful spirits, hydrosols and distilled water.

Unlike a reflux condenser, an alembic condenser helps retain more of the flavours and aromas from the wash. As a result, it works particularly well for spirit styles where the character of the fermented wash is important.

In addition, its copper construction provides important copper contact throughout the vapour path.

Designed for Flavourful Pot Distillation

The Create+ Alembic Copper Condenser works with the matching Create+ Alembic Copper Dome to create an alembic-style distilling system.

Together, the dome and condenser retain desirable flavour and aroma compounds during distillation.

Therefore, the setup is ideal for producing flavourful spirit styles such as whiskey, bourbon-style spirits, rum and gin.

Alternatively, you can use the system to produce hydrosols and distilled water.

Copper Condenser Construction

During distillation, vapour travels from the Copper Dome into the Alembic Copper Condenser.

The condenser then uses cooling water to remove heat from the vapour and convert it back into liquid distillate for collection.

Meanwhile, the copper construction provides continued copper contact as the vapour travels through the condenser.

As a result, the complete copper vapour path supports the traditional character of alembic pot distillation.

Create+ Alembic Copper Dome Compatibility

Pair the condenser with the Create+ Alembic Copper Dome to create the upper assembly of a Create+ alembic pot still.

The Copper Dome provides the traditional domed copper vapour path, while the condenser cools the resulting vapour and converts it back into liquid distillate.

Together, they form the core copper components of the Create+ Alembic system.

The complete assembly can then pair with the Create+ Boiler 25 L to create a complete pot still setup.

2 Inch Tri-Clamp Connection

The Create+ Alembic Copper Condenser features a 2 inch tri-clamp connection.

As a result, it can connect with the matching Create+ Alembic Copper Dome and compatible 2 inch tri-clamp distilling accessories.

This modular connection also provides greater flexibility when experimenting with suitable Create+ attachments and alternative distilling configurations.

In addition, the package includes a Create+ 2 inch Tri-Clamp with silicone gasket.

Cooling Water Connection

The Alembic Copper Condenser requires a continuous cooling water supply during operation.

For convenience, the package includes two cooling water tubes together with kitchen, garden and laundry tap adaptors.

Therefore, you can connect the condenser to several common types of suitable water supply.

Average cooling water use during distillation is approximately 150 litres per hour. However, actual water consumption can vary depending on operating conditions and cooling water temperature.

Digital Thermometer Included

A digital thermometer and mounting bracket come with the Create+ Alembic Copper Condenser.

During operation, the thermometer allows you to monitor vapour temperature at the condenser.

As a result, it provides useful information while operating the complete alembic distilling system.

Up to 70% ABV Before Dilution

When paired with the Create+ Alembic Copper Dome, Create+ Boiler 25 L and a suitable wash, the complete system can produce distillate at up to approximately 70% ABV before dilution.

For example, approximate yield is 3.5–7 litres at 40% ABV from a 25 litre wash.

However, actual yield and purity will vary depending on the wash ingredients, wash volume, fermentation and distillation technique.

Because this is a pot still configuration, the system focuses on retaining desirable flavour and aroma rather than producing the highly neutral spirit associated with reflux distillation.

Compatible Grainfather Options

The Alembic Copper Condenser can also form part of compatible Grainfather distilling setups.

For example, pair it with the Create+ Alembic Copper Dome and Grainfather G30 to create an alembic pot still configuration.

In addition, you can use the condenser with compatible Grainfather G40 and G70 systems when fitted with the appropriate Grainfather Alembic Condenser Attachment Kit and Distilling Lid.

However, those additional Grainfather components are sold separately.

Key Features

• Genuine Create+ Alembic Copper Condenser
• Designed for alembic pot distillation
• Copper construction
• Suitable for flavourful spirit distillation where legally permitted
• Suitable for distilled water and hydrosols
• Ideal for whiskey, bourbon-style spirits, rum and gin
• Designed to retain desirable flavours and aromas
• 2 inch tri-clamp connection
• Connects with compatible 2 inch tri-clamp distilling accessories
• Compatible with Create+ Alembic Copper Dome
• Compatible with Create+ Boiler 25 L when used as part of the complete alembic system
• Compatible with Grainfather G30 when used with the Alembic Copper Dome
• Can form part of compatible Grainfather G40 and G70 setups with separately available attachments
• Digital thermometer with mounting bracket included
• Cooling water tubes included
• Kitchen, garden and laundry tap adaptors included
• Designed in New Zealand
• Ease of use: Intermediate to advanced
• 3 year warranty

Specifications

• Construction: Copper
• Connection: 2 inch tri-clamp
• Ease of use: Intermediate to advanced
• Complete system purity: Up to approximately 70% ABV before dilution
• Complete system approximate yield: 3.5–7L at 40% ABV per 25L wash
• Approximate cooling water use: 150L per hour
• Warranty: 3 years

What’s Included

• Create+ Alembic Copper Condenser
• Create+ 2 inch Tri-Clamp
• Silicone tri-clamp gasket
• Digital Thermometer
• Thermometer mounting bracket
• 2 × Cooling Water Tubes
• Silicone Distillate Tube
• Kitchen Tap Adaptor
• Garden Tap Adaptor
• Laundry Tap Adaptor
• Instructions

Instructions

For complete setup and operating information, see the manufacturer instructions below:

CREATE+ Alembic Copper Condenser Instructions

For a complete alembic setup, pair the condenser with the Create+ Alembic Copper Dome and Create+ Boiler 25 L.

Finally, explore our full range of Create+ Distilling Systems for compatible equipment, accessories and replacement parts.