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Hi guys, I just made me up a one litre bottle of this "Rum" flavoured recipe using Robbe Mac's essence recipe. That he posted on forum on the 4th of July, as...
2 Aug 6, 2010
1:16 pm

jamesonbeam1
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Hi People. My name is Karl and this is my first time visit here and hoping to do a lot of learning as I go along so at some point I am bound to ask some...
6 Aug 4, 2010
2:29 pm

jamesonbeam1
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Hello All, Has anybody used a BURCO BOILER as the boiler for a still? This question is probably aimed at any UK member because I think Burco are only...
3 Aug 3, 2010
5:53 pm

mrkb100
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How is a good Tequila made...
3 Aug 3, 2010
3:21 pm

jamesonbeam1
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I have finally got one to use, does anyone know what the internal thread is? I have a 50mm threaded connector but it jams after a few turns, I am guessing...
13 Aug 1, 2010
3:31 am

kent.golding
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browsed  at  ebay  lately  and  saw an  air-cooled  condensing  still pot for  sale...  does not need water but a small fan ...  just wondering...
4 Jul 31, 2010
7:02 pm

Carey Starzinger
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How can I make a wash with Raisins...
4 Jul 31, 2010
10:38 am

Rainero Morgia
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General Surgeon Warning in a Bottle: The  consumption of alcohol may lead you wondering what the hell happened  to your bra and panty.... General Surgeon...
2 Jul 31, 2010
7:37 am

Rainero Morgia
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My proof hydrometer is calibrated to 60'F. I've found correction tables for 20'C/68&#39;F ones, but I can't find anything for mine. Does anyone have one? On a...
4 Jul 29, 2010
2:20 pm

Adrian Hoffman
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Just purchased the PDA-1 and extension from the Amphora Society and will start working on a vodka recipe soon.  Looking at 80% Russert and 20% White Sweet ...
2 Jul 29, 2010
12:35 pm

jamesonbeam1
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Hi Harry, I just knew you could do all that. I would like to be a smart arse and say I can understand it all, well i did up to the "Dosing" part I was right...
1 Jul 29, 2010
7:32 am

geoff burrows
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Hi guys, I have a few questions i would like help with? I've started the "Vin de Noix" possible 12 litre???? recipe I posted a while back After 2 x 5 litre...
2 Jul 29, 2010
12:54 am

Harry
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Hi All, FYI: I saw that gnikomson2000 posted some pictures of a Lallemand yeast quick reference chart. Here is a link to the Lallemand website with must the...
1 Jul 28, 2010
11:08 am

sojourn_61
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Hi all, I have posted a couple times in Distillers, but this is my first time posting here. I'm a newbie with a few runs under my belt. I had been having...
4 Jul 27, 2010
6:31 pm

jamesonbeam1
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First batch didn't turn out too good.  Working on the second.  Using Tater's recipe except I didn't have brewer's yeast, so I skipped that piece.  Question,...
8 Jul 27, 2010
5:52 pm

Royce Thigpen
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Ok all, For this month's test, I want you to sit down with a friend and a drink of you latest hootch and watch this for a minute and then have a discussion on...
11 Jul 27, 2010
3:48 am

jamesonbeam1
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FROM: slange22@... <http://us.mc376.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=slange22@...> SUBJECT: restart a run?? I had to walk away and shut off a...
1 Jul 26, 2010
8:35 pm

jamesonbeam1
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Has anyone tried the rapid rise bread yeast in mum? Just Me The liver is evil.It must be punished....
1 Jul 25, 2010
8:09 pm

hifa222
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Posts not getting on....
6 Jul 24, 2010
2:13 pm

Robert N
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The  effectiveness of  decanting  wine  has  really  been  a  controversial  issue  among wine  lovers.  Any  thoughts?  Thanks  and  best ...
9 Jul 23, 2010
3:58 pm

aimeemalesf
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Get a quality stock pot from a resturant supply like ACE , the lids fit very tight when held by clips and using a gasket of rubber shelf liner, I have tryed...
1 Jul 23, 2010
1:33 am

crsound
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Hi all, I'm so new I have never made a still. I have researched the type I want to build but have one or two questions before I start. This is basically what I...
5 Jul 23, 2010
12:37 am

crsound
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this may sound like a silly question but what is the best size for a hobby still, the reason iam asking is theirs a lot of waste of my alembic heads namely, so...
3 Jul 22, 2010
2:13 pm

Brian Hopper
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Do you ferment with the grains or without when making bourbon or rye?...
20 Jul 22, 2010
12:47 pm

jamesonbeam1
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-10556048...
3 Jul 21, 2010
8:30 pm

James
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I have got the Uncle Jesse recipe down pretty good.  Using the back-set to start another batch and all.  I have a gallon in a keg setting up now.  I have...
2 Jul 21, 2010
2:42 pm

jamesonbeam1
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Many uses for s/s kegs in this game... Slainte! regards Harry...
1 Jul 21, 2010
9:36 am

Harry
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I have a still that can be reflux or pot (new). I've been homebrewing for 15 years, so have some basic knowledge. From what I've read, I need to filter...
3 Jul 20, 2010
2:12 am

Rainero Morgia
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Folks, I am not sure but I think my peach wash is ready to run.  I tasted and found it was dry and sour (my wife agrees).  I will run this week unless...
1 Jul 18, 2010
11:02 pm

Royce Thigpen
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I checked the SG this afternoon.  I had to put it in a vial that I use to measure the alcohol content of the finish product.  It probably didn't measure ...
2 Jul 17, 2010
2:44 am

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