Copper craftsmanship from the Ortenau region on television on Sunday
The SWR film team visited the coppersmiths Müller Brennereianlagen in Oberkirch-Tiergarten and filmed for a week for the series "SWR-Handwerkskunst".
The coppersmiths Müller Brennereianlagen, known for their handmade distillery equipment, will be featured in the upcoming episode of the SWR series "Handwerkskunst". The episode will be broadcast on Sunday, Sunday August 11, 2024, at 6:15 pm aired.
In Tiergarten near Oberkirch, the equipment for producing brandies such as kirsch, gin and whisky is produced. In the Black Forest, copper has been shaped, hammered and welded by hand for four generations by a team of coppersmiths, locksmiths and fitters. In this special episode, the SWR series "Craftsmanship" sheds light on the skill and dedication of this exciting and particularly varied profession. Viewers can look forward to fascinating insights into the manufacturing process.
The show is hosted by the three brothers Sebastian, Lukas and Clemens Müller, who all grew up between copper and kettles. Their family has been building distilleries by hand for almost 100 years. This provides a unique insight into a great craft and gives the viewer an idea of how much tradition and passion it takes to be able to enjoy such fine spirits as Black Forest kirsch. The Stuttgart-based film crew led by director Lidija Covic filmed for over a week in late 2023 in order to show every step of the production process. The film shows the shaping, annealing and fire-hammering of the still, right through to the so-called marriage of still and water bath and the final assembly of cap, column and cooler. The series is accompanied by experienced distillers such as Klaus Zink (Obsthof Zink, Renchen) and Ludwig Hettig (Durbach-Ebersweier).
SWR's "Handwerkskunst" series regularly showcases impressive craftsmanship skills and traditions. Each episode presents a different craft, focusing on the unique skills and passion of the craftspeople. This Sunday at 6:15 p.m. on SWR television, this can once again be seen live by anyone interested. Genuine Black Forest craftsmanship that is one of a kind.
