Abstract: A process for acceleration of the ripening of spirits is described, wherein the spirits are irradiated with ultrasonic radiation in the presence of wood staves which serve as a source of bouquet-improving additives. Through control of the irradiation parameters, reproducible results may be achieved on the industrial level. Circulation of the spirits within the irradiation chamber increases the uniformity of the irradiation. An apparatus is described for a continuous performance of the process on an industrial level.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 1, 1979
Date of Patent:
July 1, 1980
Assignee:
VEB Rationalisierung Halle
Inventors:
Klaus Dudar, Ewald Seliger, Gertraude Hubner, Wilhelm Banse