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by Swifty
Sun May 26, 2013 10:42 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: why high abv from pot stills?
Replies: 6
Views: 1026

Re: why high abv from pot stills?

Great feedback guys. Thanks for giving some reasons for the extra effort.

This craft is a trip. About the time I think I can draw a conclusion, I find that I have a ton to learn..
by Swifty
Sun May 26, 2013 7:18 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: sealing ss stockpot rivets
Replies: 17
Views: 3465

Re: sealing ss stockpot rivets

What do the veterans think of a copper rivet like they would use on your 501s or a saddle. Leather workers have a wide range of sizes.
by Swifty
Sun May 26, 2013 6:58 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: why high abv from pot stills?
Replies: 6
Views: 1026

why high abv from pot stills?

Good morning. I have been doing a lot of reading to find an answer to a question. Short n sweet, why are people wanting high abv out of pot stills? I've read in the aging forums that a lot of people like to cask around 55% which should be easy even without a thumper; I've read that drinking > 130 pr...
by Swifty
Tue Mar 19, 2013 2:54 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: Hard cider run
Replies: 7
Views: 1196

Re: Hard cider run

I have 5 gallons of hard cider that has a real tart apple flavor (makes you pucker when you take a drink like a tart apple). I also have 5 gallons of apple wine that I was thinking about combining and then running for a brandy.. I know the wine is a dry wine.. would it be wise to just run the wine a...
by Swifty
Sat Jan 19, 2013 1:53 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Toasting Non-Oak
Replies: 2
Views: 701

Re: Toasting Non-Oak

Subscribed. Been wondering about other woods too.
by Swifty
Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:31 am
Forum: Sugar
Topic: Molasses
Replies: 137
Views: 88364

Re: Molasses

Last year I put a wash together that was really just a wild a** guess using some chipped dried molasses I found at the feed store. It errupted through my airlock and was one of my greatest messes ever. After I cleaned the bucket and all of the surrounding stuff in the garage, I really just forgot ab...
by Swifty
Sun Nov 18, 2012 7:02 am
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: sweetfeed whisky
Replies: 4220
Views: 670930

Re: sweetfeed whisky

Has anyone used brown sugar in this wash? Did you think it affected the flavor?

Thoughts?

Swiftly
by Swifty
Mon May 07, 2012 6:17 am
Forum: Beer, and Wine
Topic: The worst of the noob questions. Home brew though
Replies: 31
Views: 4627

Re: The worst of the noob questions. Home brew though

Look at any of the brew sites n there will be a beer kit that you'll exicute with out issue. Sanitize e erything that touches your beer n you'll have great beer. I like a dark beer too. Just thinkin simple. Good luck man! You'll love it!
by Swifty
Mon May 07, 2012 6:09 am
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Pigroasters new optimal profile for oak aging sticks
Replies: 142
Views: 98723

Re: Pigroasters new optimal profile for oak aging sticks

I was wondering about the shelf life for these toasted sticks.. i'm doing small batches and won't use too much wood that often so can I put the remainder of my toasted oak in a jar n seal em up or are they depreciating so to speak? Must they be jared up? I made some nice cuttings and don't want to w...
by Swifty
Sun May 06, 2012 6:21 am
Forum: Beer, and Wine
Topic: The worst of the noob questions. Home brew though
Replies: 31
Views: 4627

Re: The worst of the noob questions. Home brew though

I'd suggest a heffe. Everyone loves a good wheat beer and they are rediculously easy. The one I'm thinking of has one 8 oz specialty grain to deal with, one hop addition at the boil + malt, boil for 60, cool n pitch yeast. Kick back n look smart!
by Swifty
Wed May 02, 2012 12:36 am
Forum: My First .....
Topic: Just a good clear spirit...
Replies: 5
Views: 781

Re: Just a good clear spirit...

I ran that sweet feed whiskey per your instruction Brazand it worked very well! Thanks for taking the time to post.
by Swifty
Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:24 am
Forum: My First .....
Topic: Just a good clear spirit...
Replies: 5
Views: 781

Just a good clear spirit...

It worked well! I scaled a batch of birdwatchers wash with the tomato paste and sugar to 6 gallon but, used a wine yeast. It took a while for the yeast to finish thier work but, it also took a while to build all my gear. Mashed a piece or two of quarter inch copper trying to wind a condencer then I ...