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by rumbaba
Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:35 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: New kid on the block
Replies: 8
Views: 1065

Re: New kid on the block

Congrats. Gotta keep producing the next generation of stillers. :mrgreen: Yep,Hooks-Stillers,growers,fishers,diggers etc. Whichever way he wants to go I will help, but if he wants to go the way of traditional methods I am sure that myself and all you other members are more than he will need for inf...
by rumbaba
Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:29 am
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: need advice
Replies: 38
Views: 4328

Re: need advice

ct1870, thats a fine looking still, puts my own reflux column still to shame. Having said that, dont let anyone tell you you cant make a brandy from a feflux column, you just have to take the packing out. My finest produce are fruit brandies(peach,plum,apple and pear,all home grown) made through the...
by rumbaba
Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:01 am
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Red Gum Aging/filtering
Replies: 11
Views: 2306

Re: Red Gum Aging/filtering

Bundy now make a rum filtered with red gum, and down in Tassie I drank a nice drop called Black Swan which was filtered through redgum. I think thats whrer Bundy pinched the idea. The swan was a nice drop, quite refreshing. If you want to get an idea of the taste put a drop of eucalyptus oil in your...
by rumbaba
Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:48 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: New kid on the block
Replies: 8
Views: 1065

New kid on the block

After a very stressful 9 months my wife has given birth to a healthy 8lb boy. I was bloody worried as were both over 40 and my wife is in every "high risk" category there seems to be. Anyway, on Wednesday she gave birth naturally with a 2.5 hour labour(fair dinkum,2 and a half hours from g...
by rumbaba
Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:29 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: suggestions for a fig wash
Replies: 21
Views: 6007

Re: suggestions for a fig wash

when the figs get ripe I guess I will play mad alchemist and see what the old pot still can spit out. Need to clean out some frezer room to store bags of figs in. I guess if the brandy aint worth drinking I will rerun through the tower and make neutral. With all the fruits around i'm gonna need a t...
by rumbaba
Thu Dec 04, 2008 5:24 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: What is your 9 to 5??
Replies: 152
Views: 19008

Re: What is your 9 to 5??

Chef by trade. Its not so much a 9-5 as a 9-5-10. Keep trying to find a new career path but the money keeps dragging me back, with a family and one on the way and all. Id pack it in in a flash if the decision affected only me.
by rumbaba
Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:31 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Touche violentblue
Replies: 21
Views: 2595

Re: Touche violentblue

"violentblue"]I had no idea that it'd create so much trouble.
lets have a vote, tell me if you want it gone.[/quote]
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Keep it, I only made the comment because I thought it was brilliant. Best little trick I've seen in ages.
by rumbaba
Sun Sep 28, 2008 11:42 pm
Forum: Fruits & Vegetables
Topic: wanna do a pear run
Replies: 6
Views: 2444

Re: wanna do a pear run

Stormking, heres the quantities I use,and thus far all with success. 1 bushel=40-50lbs=20.4kg. Once you have those conversion figures your set. Heres my 2 cents: Break into two batches and use these quantities for each; Half your fruit, should be about 20kg(44lbs) 9kg sugar(20lbs) 1/4 cup lemon juic...
by rumbaba
Sun Sep 28, 2008 5:12 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: woman + tattoos
Replies: 71
Views: 9010

Re: woman + tattoos

I think I got turned off of tatoos by my Grandpa. He had several tatoos from his youth, but when I knew him his skin was all saggy and wrinkled and that lady on his arm was not a pretty sight any more she looked old and tired and her tits were drooping. I couldn't even figure out some of the other ...
by rumbaba
Sun Sep 28, 2008 4:10 am
Forum: Fruits & Vegetables
Topic: wanna do a pear run
Replies: 6
Views: 2444

Re: wanna do a pear run

Bloody hell, its all in the forum. LOOK!! Try Taters fruit wash recipe.
by rumbaba
Sat Sep 27, 2008 5:20 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Touche violentblue
Replies: 21
Views: 2595

Touche violentblue

Nice avatar mate. I thought I had a bug in the flatscreen Called the missus, said "come and have a look at this little bastard in the screen". DOH :!: :!:
by rumbaba
Sat Sep 27, 2008 5:08 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: apples...?
Replies: 2
Views: 826

Re: apples...?

Taters fruit recipe, tried and true section.
by rumbaba
Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:58 am
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Flavoring
Replies: 3
Views: 1110

Re: Flavoring

I would imagine the flavor would be altered.
by rumbaba
Mon Sep 22, 2008 12:57 am
Forum: Novice Forum Graveyard
Topic: Testing the Waters
Replies: 32
Views: 2529

Re: Testing the Waters

I foresee Tristan as having a long and fruitful journey on this forum :wink:
by rumbaba
Sat Sep 20, 2008 4:06 am
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: Pears
Replies: 8
Views: 2801

Re: Pears

Another option is to use Taters fruit wash recipe in the same section. I have used that recipe with plums, peaches and pears, all with excellent results. No more rum for me. Well, maybe a whole mollasses wash just for fun. The pear fruit wash was run then aged on oak, cinnamon sticks, grated nutmeg ...
by rumbaba
Wed Sep 17, 2008 3:00 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Back to the forum
Replies: 17
Views: 2739

Re: Back to the forum

The take jar was pretty good this year, coops. Better than last year, came back with nothing. This time got a good haul of blues and a large yellow. The best aspect of this is that I have finally found the lode that I have spent the last 4 years searching for. Something to look forward to next year....
by rumbaba
Mon Sep 08, 2008 1:50 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Back to the forum
Replies: 17
Views: 2739

Re: Back to the forum

[quote="punkin"]It's a shame you took that as beration, you must be very sensitive on the subject. I will try to phrase my posts that you may take as relating to you differently in the future. Dont worry punkin. Not sensitive, just too much rum. Highlights the worry of tippling and texting...
by rumbaba
Sun Sep 07, 2008 4:02 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Back to the forum
Replies: 17
Views: 2739

Re: Back to the forum

punkin wrote:You guys are forgetting to include the ladies round here. Uncool in this day and age.... :roll:
by rumbaba
Sat Sep 06, 2008 1:04 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Back to the forum
Replies: 17
Views: 2739

Re: Back to the forum

awesum! i'd say we are a bunch of pretty interesting blokes,dudes,guys,buds, and good ole boys! gman I think thats a fair comment. I think the very nature of the hobby indicates the person doing it is not really the type of person to sit around doing nothing with their days. You will always find th...
by rumbaba
Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:46 am
Forum: Novice Forum Graveyard
Topic: How long can a wash keep
Replies: 10
Views: 4895

Re: How long can a wash keep

When using Turbo Yeasts, “”follow”” the instructions on the packet. I use a Turbo that comes with a sachet of liquid carbon included, if yours doesn’t, get one. I then use Turbo Klar to clear it, “perfect”, then run through the “Still” With my other “hat” on I also run the UJSM (love it) for my Whi...
by rumbaba
Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:28 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Back to the forum
Replies: 17
Views: 2739

Re: Back to the forum

Yeah, pretty good year this year. Commercial mies extract gold, coal, tin,lead and iron ore. We small blokes do gold, opal and sapphire. I mine sapphire in Queensland over the winter, then come home and cut them over the summer months.
by rumbaba
Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:38 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Back to the forum
Replies: 17
Views: 2739

Back to the forum

G'day gang. I have finally got back from mining in Queensland. Looking forward to reading all the regulars posts and getting back into some stillin'. Got 30 kg peaches in the freezer to knock over, then into some rum before this summers fruit comes on. Look forward to talking to all you blokes again.
by rumbaba
Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:02 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Good Bye Ewes Blokes
Replies: 6
Views: 942

Good Bye Ewes Blokes

Good Bye Ewes Blokes. I am once again trekking North for the Winter. I am off to mine Sapphires at my mining claim in Central Queensland. Hopefully I will be away for at least 3 months. Last year I came home from the mine with a taste for rum, but a distaste for the price. I thought i would look int...
by rumbaba
Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:35 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: My New Shed
Replies: 66
Views: 12815

Re: My New Shed

theholymackerel wrote:Yep, locks are just to keep the honest out.
Yep, keeps us honest ones out, some of the theiving bastards but you cant safegaurd against the biggest theives, the govmint(love that yank slang).
by rumbaba
Fri May 09, 2008 5:51 am
Forum: Novice Forum Graveyard
Topic: Charred wood..
Replies: 22
Views: 3590

Re: Charred wood..

How did the pear wood finish up, rum? I used pear in some brandy I made and it gave the spirit a golden colour and a a sort of 'sweet' flavour. I quite like it but some folk tend to shy away from it. blanik I love it, blanik. It gives a nice pale gold hue and doesnt give the astringent bite in that...
by rumbaba
Mon May 05, 2008 6:07 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Another reason to make your own.
Replies: 12
Views: 1429

Re: Another reason to make your own.

Massive proposed booze tax increase in Ozland. Whenever there is a problem, throw a tax on it. Shopping bags? tax them. Grog? tax it etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did they reduce the tax on low alcohol accordingly with the increase on taxwith alcopops? NO :!: Taxes, levie...
by rumbaba
Sun May 04, 2008 5:42 am
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Store Bought Flavoring- Whats hot & whats not
Replies: 149
Views: 161822

Re:

nimrod77 wrote:Thanks for the recipe rumbaba! I have been looking for a good and easy rum recipe as well. All I need now is the time to still it off :)
I have a new Pot still head to try out too.......
Well, How did it turn out?
by rumbaba
Sun May 04, 2008 5:20 am
Forum: Novice Forum Graveyard
Topic: Charred wood..
Replies: 22
Views: 3590

Re: Charred wood..

Which ever of the fruit trees you decide to use, my advice is to cut them into the desired size when they are green, or freshly felled with plenty of sap still in them. They are a bitch to cut when they are dry. Also, toast within a few days, or freeze the surplus. I had a batch of cubes that I left...
by rumbaba
Sun May 04, 2008 4:59 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: posts
Replies: 9
Views: 1661

Re: posts

Uncle Jesse wrote:We all do what we can guys. I'm just glad people find this site useful.
Yes UJ, usefull is vastly understated. This is the best site I have ever found for my particular interests. I enjoy the reading, the learning and the comeraderie. Thanks a million.
by rumbaba
Thu May 01, 2008 5:56 am
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Spent Yeast experiment
Replies: 19
Views: 4885

Re: Spent Yeast experiment

I have my greatest results by syphoning the finished wort off fruit washes ala tater and just adding water and sugar to the lees. Goes off like a cracker and gives a great product. Made over 50 bottles of plum brandy and well on the way to exceeding that with pear brandy with this method. Still havn...