# Event Details - **Event Name**: Rum Distillers Workshop #2 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Two-day Florida rum distilling class. build a wash, ferment & distill Florida rum at Indian River Distillery in Vero Beach.About this EventRum Distillers WorkshopDiscover how true Florida rum is crafted, from cane to cask! This two-day, hands-on distilling workshop at Indian River Distillery in Vero Beach, Florida, puts you in the heart of the process.You’ll mash a full 550-gallon batch of molasses rum wash, pitch yeast, and run the hybrid still under the guidance of head distiller Ray Hooker.Participants will discover every step of the craft: from fermentation dynamics and sugar chemistry to learning precise cuts during distillation and then evaluating the spirit.You’ll fill and seal a barrel of fresh rum, enjoy lunch and local hospitality both days, and take home a bottle of Treasure Fleet Rum.Limited to 10 participants for a truly immersive experience. Florida’s most authentic rum-making class. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7f953140-e353-11f0-820b-e5e04fbe28e9-rimg-w588-h740-dc61605e-gmir.jpg Day 1?: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMArrival and WelcomeInfo: Coffee & Safety brief, introduction to Indian River Distillery and Florida Rum tradition. ?: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMRum Production OverviewInfo: Overview of rum styles and sugar sources: molasses vs. sugarcane juice vs. sugar Rum’s unique fermentation challenges?: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMHands-On Wash PrepInfo: Inspect and discuss molasses quality, add molasses & possible raw cane sugar correction incorporate nutrients and buffers ?: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMWater Chemistry & pH BalanceInfo: Review water profile for rum fermentation, pH targets and adjustments additives and enzyme usage?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunch BreakInfo: Provided lunch and Q&A with Ray?: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMYeast LabInfo: Discover yeast strain possibilities rehydrate yeast and make starter, pitch yeast?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMFermentation SetupInfo: Transfer the wash to fermenter, learn expected fermentation timeline, Brix/SG targets and how they effect ABV?: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PMRecap & outline Day 2 goals (distillation!) Distilling questionsDay 2?: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMMorning KickoffInfo: Coffee & Questions Quick recap of Day 1 Check on fermentation progress (gravity & pH readings)?: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMDistillation PrepInfo: Transfer fermented wash to the still review safety guidelines and still operation basics. Discuss heads, hearts, and tails: What to expect?: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMHands-On DistillationInfo: Fire up the still! Learn how to make cuts by smell, taste. Monitor vapor temperature, cooling, and learn collection points?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunch in the still roomInfo: We will eat our lunch (provided) in the still room while it is running. ?: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMRun tasting and evaluationInfo: Tasting of the fractions and flavor profiles of the run changes during the run. ?: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PMTails.... yuckInfo: Where do they start, what do they smell and taste like. ?: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PMFilling a barrelInfo: Filling a used barrel with rum - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vero-beach/rum-distillers-workshop-2/100001979060676759 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Frum-distillers-workshop-2-tickets-1979060676759 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 375.32, max: 375.32, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vero Beach - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Indian River Distillery - **lat**: 27.6469354 - **long**: -80.41919899999999 - **full address**: Indian River Distillery, 3308 Aviation Boulevard, Vero Beach, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Indian River Distillery (https://allevents.in/org/indian-river-distillery/26326302) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/cf6a72928d9d5ef13e9aa2e0ef6b57a3efbdf9ea339f4ebdf8bc54d6fb934a7a-rimg-w1200-h800-dcbcad90-gmir.jpg?v=1766860853 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7fd001e9846c014069e09301b0586d3a338b983154ec81410b225ffb7ee8acf9-rimg-w400-h400-dcbcad90-gmir.jpg?v=1766860853 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Indian River Distillery, 3308 Aviation Boulevard, Vero Beach, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 375.32 up to 375.32 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Indian River Distillery - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Rum Distillers Workshop #2 ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Rum Distillers Workshop #2", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/cf6a72928d9d5ef13e9aa2e0ef6b57a3efbdf9ea339f4ebdf8bc54d6fb934a7a-rimg-w1200-h800-dcbcad90-gmir.jpg?v=1766860853", "startDate": "2026-03-07", "endDate": "2026-03-08", "url": "https://allevents.in/vero-beach/rum-distillers-workshop-2/100001979060676759", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Indian River Distillery", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "3308 Aviation Boulevard", "postalCode": "32960", "addressLocality": "Vero Beach", "addressRegion": "FL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "27.6469354", "longitude": "-80.41919899999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Two-day Florida rum distilling class. build a wash, ferment & distill Florida rum at Indian River Distillery in Vero Beach.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-02", "availabilityEnds": "2026-03-08", "validFrom": "2026-04-02", "lowPrice": "375.32", "highPrice": "375.32", "price": "375.32", "url": "https://allevents.in/vero-beach/rum-distillers-workshop-2/100001979060676759" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-02", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-02", "url": "https://allevents.in/vero-beach/rum-distillers-workshop-2/100001979060676759", "price": "375.32", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Indian River Distillery", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/indian-river-distillery/26326302", "description": "Indian River Distillery is a craft distillery in Vero Beach, Florida, creating bold, small-batch spirits inspired by local history. 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