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Behind the Still

The First Pour: How a Root Vegetable Became a Spirit

Most great spirits start with grain, grape, or cane. Ours starts in the soil — with the humble sugar beet. This is the story of how we turned a field crop into something you sip slowly.

Apollo Nova·1 Jul 2026
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Craft

Inside the Copper Still: Slow Distillation, Explained

There are faster ways to make spirit. We chose the slow one on purpose. A look at what really happens inside a copper pot still — and why patience is the most important ingredient we have.

Apollo Nova·16 Jun 2026
Cocktails

Five Cocktails That Show Off Beet Spirit

Beet spirit is more versatile behind the bar than people expect — earthy enough to anchor a Negroni, clean enough to brighten a sour. Here are five drinks we keep coming back to.

Apollo Nova·29 May 2026
Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: What Beet Spirit Actually Tastes Like

No, it doesn't taste like beetroot. Here's an honest, jargon-free guide to what you'll find in the glass — from the first nose to the long, clean finish.

Apollo Nova·11 May 2026
Harvest

From Field to Bottle: Our 2026 Harvest

Every bottle starts months before it's distilled — in the field, at harvest. A short diary of this year's crop, the weather that shaped it, and what it means for the spirit to come.

Apollo Nova·23 Apr 2026
Journal

Why Beet? The Story Behind Apollo Nova

Every distillery has an origin story. Ours involves a stubborn idea, a lot of skeptical friends, and a conviction that the most local crop we had was worth taking seriously.

Apollo Nova·19 Mar 2026
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