Spirit Chill Filtration Skid

Approachable, Energy Efficient Chill Filtration for Craft Scale

Chill filtration is a technique used by large distilleries to maintain clarity and consistency in lower proof whiskey and other spirits. The process requires chilling product to near freezing temperatures, then filtering out haze forming compounds that precipitate at colder temperatures. Because traditional chill filtration requires significant cooling utility, it was difficult for smaller craft producers to add to their proofing and bottling process. 

The Deutsche Chill Filter Skid uses an economizing heat exchanger and a 3/4HP Ss Brewtech chiller that plugs into a standard 110V outlet to decrease the required size of the cooling utility. This skid can process up to 3 gallons per minute when operating at steady state.  

Custom chill filtration systems are also available to meet any production scale.

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Cold Filtering Made Practical

Engineered for distilleries that need dependable clarity before bottling, this chill filtration skid helps reduce haze forming compounds in whiskey and other spirits while keeping production practical at craft scale. Integrated pumping, chilling, heat exchange, and cartridge filtration create a streamlined solution for cold filtering spirits without adding unnecessary equipment complexity. Whether used by a craft distillery, co packer, or growing production facility, the skid provides a scalable path to bright, stable finished spirits.

Features
  • Supports bright, stable finished spirits for packaging 
  • Built for small-batch and production distilleries that need chill filtration without large dedicated infrastructure 
  • Compact, user-friendly, and mobile design 
  • Filters one standard barrel in approximately 20 minutes 
  • Maintains product temperature in the 20 to 30°F range 
  • ARO AODD pump for safe and steady product transfer 
  • Economizing 3-stage heat exchanger to minimize cooling requirements 
  • Ss Brewtech 3/4 hp chiller for compact chilling performance 
  • Lower-cost alternative to chill-filtering spirits with a large dedicated chiller 
  • Designed to reduce chill haze and flocking compounds before bottling  
  • Compact closed cartridge filtration for a cleaner, lower-complexity filtration setup  
  • Cartridge size and media options available based on product, batch size, and desired finish  
  • Custom designs available for higher throughput applications 
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  • Flow Rate: 3 GPM steady state flow 
  • Processing Rate: Filters one standard barrel in approximately 20 minutes 
  • Product Temperature Range: 20 to 30°F during filtration 
  • Glycol Control: Thermostatic glycol valve closes at 20°F and opens at 30°F 
  • Pump: ARO AODD (air-operated double diaphragm) pump 
  • Heat Exchanger: Economizing 3-stage heat exchanger 
  • Chiller: Ss Brewtech 3/4 hp chiller 
  • Filter:  Thermo Fisher cartridge filters with a variety of sizes and types available 
  • Operation Style: Continuous steady state filtration 
  • Component sizing is based on our inventory skids. Pump, chiller, filtration, heat exchanger, and flow rate can be adjusted based on the exact whiskey chill filtration skid you need. *
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This chill filtration skid is designed for straightforward manual operation without an integrated automation package.

For many craft distilleries, this is a practical advantage because it can reduce power requirements and help avoid costly explosion-proof control considerations often associated with more complex electrical installations.

A thermostatic glycol valve helps maintain product temperature in the 20 to 30°F range during filtration, giving operators simple temperature support without adding unnecessary control complexity.

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Cold Filtering Made Practical

Engineered for distilleries that need dependable clarity before bottling, this chill filtration skid helps reduce haze forming compounds in whiskey and other spirits while keeping production practical at craft scale. Integrated pumping, chilling, heat exchange, and cartridge filtration create a streamlined solution for cold filtering spirits without adding unnecessary equipment complexity. Whether used by a craft distillery, co packer, or growing production facility, the skid provides a scalable path to bright, stable finished spirits.

Features & Options

Our equipment features are usually sold as add-ons by most manufacturers, sparing you the inconvenience and unexpected expenses of acquiring additional equipment, or services.

Auxiliary Equipment

Look to Deutsche to handle the entire scope of your project from utilities, sanitary piping, bulk storage, milling, CIP, conveyance, filtration, and custom equipment. Our dedicated manufacturing team and component partners provide the latest technology and most reliable ancillary equipment catered to your process.

Service & Support

Each project is assigned a dedicated engineer, ensuring personalized attention and expertise for your design, installation, control integration, programming, process piping, and field service needs. We’re also here to provide continuous equipment support and assist with system process inquiries.

Cleaning

We prioritize seamless CIP integration in all our equipment designs. Furthermore, we offer industry-leading CIP skids, carts, and steam sanitation options. Recognizing the importance of proper system sanitation to your bottom line and product quality, we’re committed to delivering custom-engineered cleaning processes, equipment, and solutions.

Automation

Customizable automation is the key to bringing higher quality, consistency, yields, and efficiencies to your system – no matter your industry or application. Choose to add specific instruments for insight into your process, add automated features to reduce dependence on labor or choose to fully automate your system for the ultimate hands-off experience.

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