American Institute of Chemical Engineers - Northern California Section

Distillation is one of the key separation technologies studied and used by chemical engineers. Gin is a distilled spirit that has enhanced man's quality of life for generations. This presentation by distiller Jeff Alexander of Sarticious Spirits will describe the gin making process and how a combination of science and art, along with some raw material, culminates in a superior finished product.

Jeff Alexander is a distiller, winemaker, brewer and a businessman. He is the founder and operator of Sarticious Spirits and Alexander Cellars, both located in Santa Cruz. Jeff attended UC Davis and worked with Dr. Roger Bolton, a chemical engineer and master of cognac in the viticulture and enology department.

Sarticious Spirits was founded to produce small batches of high quality gin. Jeff has developed a proprietary mix of botanicals to give his gina unique flavor, and with his distilling experience, is able to craft a top quality prduct. He produces the gin in a 120 gallon copper pot still and has a second smaller still for pilot runs.

Reservations requested by End of Day Thursday, March 8.
On-Line RSVP

Please contact the AIChE Nor Cal South Bay Director at southbay@aiche-norcal.org with your reservation, menu choice and any questions.

Menu
Please make a selection from each of the menu courses listed below. Drinks are not included as part of the meeting cost.

First Course
Garden Salad
Young Market Lettuces Salad
Caesar Salad
Spinach Salad
Baby Arugula Salad
Polenta Stuffed Mushrooms
Vegetable Minestrone soup
Parmesan Puffs Dessert Course
Tiramisu
White Chocolate Cheesecake
Vanilla Creme Brulee
Chocolate Nemesis cake with chocolate mousse
Warm Seasonal Fruit Crisp
Gelato and Sorbet, seasonal flavor

Main Course

Chicken and Walnut Salad
Grilled Salmon Salad
Chilled Shellfish Salad
Asian Chicken Salad
Grilled and sliced steak salad
Roast Turkey Cobb Salad
Margherita Pizza
Bolognese Pizza
Grilled Vegetable/Feta Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Pasta with lamb shank ragu
Fettuccine Carbonara
Rosemary Farfalle with herb roasted chicken
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Cannelloni with chicken
Fettuccine (specify alfredo, basil pesto, marinara or bolognese style)
Fettuccine with meat on the side (specify chicken or steak)
Oven Baked Lasagna (specify meat or eggplant style)
Linguine and Clams
Filet Mignon (daily special

March 2007 South Bay Meeting Notice