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- Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:49 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Why we don't use lead
- Replies: 4
- Views: 747
Re: Why we don't use lead
In England In medieval times, many people thought tomato's were poisoness after quite a few people died over a short period. when infact it was the pewter plate used to serve the tomato's was to blame because of the reaction to the lead by the acidity of the tomato.
- Sun Jul 28, 2013 11:23 am
- Forum: Recipe Development
- Topic: Very easy 15 minute wash
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5024
Re: Very easy 15 minute wash
The UK also has the Welch brand, i didn't know this until recently.bluenose wrote:a brand of grape juice in north america
- Mon Jul 15, 2013 8:13 am
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: whats your music
- Replies: 2656
- Views: 239515
Re: whats your music
I was born late sixty's and grew up in the 70's and early 80's, so i'll listen to anything from those eras.
- Sun Jul 14, 2013 12:49 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: You know you are a Shiner when…
- Replies: 365
- Views: 47961
Re: You know you are a Shiner when…
When your neighbour finds out that you have tapped into his electicity.
- Sun Jul 14, 2013 12:38 pm
- Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
- Topic: High-temperature yeasts
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3284
Re: High-temperature yeasts
Jack Keller has a comprehensive list of different yeasts and the mechanics of them.
http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/strains.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/strains.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
- Sun Jul 14, 2013 11:46 am
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: Is building a still easier than registering?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1108
Re: Is building a still easier than registering?
Do some research and have a go at building your own still, you'll learn more about the distilling process and it's more fun.
- Sat Jul 13, 2013 2:23 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Shine that "melts" in your mouth?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3272
Re: Shine that "melts" in your mouth?
There was some guy on here, a Medical Student , was using a glass carboy as a boiler.
A load of people screamed at him not to use glass, but this guy new better.
The end of the story is......One shattered carboy and one badly burned Med Student.....ironic isn't it.
A load of people screamed at him not to use glass, but this guy new better.
The end of the story is......One shattered carboy and one badly burned Med Student.....ironic isn't it.
- Sat Jul 13, 2013 1:53 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Need help buying first still.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1309
Re: Need help buying first still.
It's a lot cheaper if you do some research and build your own still. Also you will learn alot more about this craft along the way.
I built a potstill with a liebig condenser and with other things like a fermenter , hydrometers, aquarium heater, etc.... was up and running for around £90
I built a potstill with a liebig condenser and with other things like a fermenter , hydrometers, aquarium heater, etc.... was up and running for around £90
- Sat Jul 06, 2013 2:52 am
- Forum: Sugar
- Topic: another turbo ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2500
Re: another turbo ?
For safety reasons you should dilute the spirit down to 40% or below.
This link is to a calculator of dillution.
http://homedistiller.org/calcs/dilute" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
This link is to a calculator of dillution.
http://homedistiller.org/calcs/dilute" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
- Sat Jul 06, 2013 2:45 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Need help buying first still.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1309
Re: Need help buying first still.
I would be very careful buying from outside the UK, if the seller doesn't come up with the goods then it would be difficult getting a refund.
- Sun Jun 30, 2013 11:38 am
- Forum: Beer, and Wine
- Topic: Wine Making Site
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2169
Re: Wine Making Site
The Guys that run this fourm have won numerous awards for their wines.
http://www.winesathome.co.uk/forum/index.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
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- Sun Jun 30, 2013 11:33 am
- Forum: Tried and True Recipes
- Topic: Birdwatchers sugar wash recipe
- Replies: 2178
- Views: 1019308
Re: Birdwatchers sugar wash recipe
I don't fit airlocks with sugar washes because my fermenter isn't airtight. I've never had a wash go bad yet.
- Sun Jun 30, 2013 11:13 am
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: Hello from the UK
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1413
Re: Hello from the UK
Hello Guys, my total setup from building a potstill with liebig condenser to fermenting gear, hydrometer, etc came to £90
It is a lot cheaper making your own.
I did have enough copper tube from fitting my bathroom suite, so the price of the copper isn't included in the total.
It is a lot cheaper making your own.
I did have enough copper tube from fitting my bathroom suite, so the price of the copper isn't included in the total.
- Wed Jun 26, 2013 8:50 am
- Forum: Drinks and Drinking
- Topic: Likker Container Questionis
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3199
Re: Likker Container Questionis
I collect my likker in 250ml jars so I can make decent cuts and use empty wine bottles to store.
- Wed Jun 26, 2013 8:00 am
- Forum: Flavoring and Aging
- Topic: Just wondering about syrup flavoring.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1440
Re: Just wondering about syrup flavoring.
I'm not sure whether you have an outlet in the States but this Company has nearly everything.
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http://www.syrupsandstuff.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 8:18 am
- Forum: My First .....
- Topic: How long does Distilling take?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11618
Re: How long does Distilling take?
And, yes you really don't need the thermometer. But, I did add one to mine. Even just for stripping runs I like to watch what it is doing. I take detailed notes. It helped me learn my still. I took notice of what has been said many a time on the forum by people who know what they are talking about....
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 8:04 am
- Forum: Drinks and Drinking
- Topic: What is everyone drinking?
- Replies: 2004
- Views: 212910
Re: What is everyone drinking?
My daughter came back from Tenerife the early hours of this morning and brought me a bottle of Jamesons Irish Whiskey.
A couple of fingers with soda....perfect.
A couple of fingers with soda....perfect.
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 8:00 am
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: only the lonely
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2424
Re: only the lonely
Chin up Googe, it could be worse you could be English like me.
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 7:47 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Gratitude.... Lets share some
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2272
Re: Gratitude.... Lets share some
I always reply to these threads. Without the knowledgable peeps on HomeDistiller, i would have probably blown myself up or had some sort of poisoning from either the likker or the fuel I was going to use for heating the still. A big thankyou from me. You all run a good, safe and tight ship. keep it ...
- Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:55 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Newbie looking for some answers...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1400
Re: Newbie looking for some answers...
For £50 you could have bought a high quality 17 litre/ 3 gallon stainless steel stockpot from Makro and made your own condenser.
I think you will regret buying a pressure cooker because of the small volume it holds. After cuts you will only get about a jam jar of spirit.
I think you will regret buying a pressure cooker because of the small volume it holds. After cuts you will only get about a jam jar of spirit.
- Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:43 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Moonshine.. why do you get so wasted?
- Replies: 65
- Views: 15012
Re: Moonshine.. why do you get so wasted?
After drinking moonshine I usually feel the effects more the next morning than on the previous night when i was drinking it.
- Sun Jun 16, 2013 3:56 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Thank you!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 366
Re: Thank you!
Without this site my moonshining endeavor would have but much harder. I totally agree. Without the HD forum I would not be as confident or competent with making liquour. All the information is there, you just got to put the time in and look for it. Everything you need to know at the touch of a butt...
- Sat Jun 15, 2013 12:55 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Drinkable ABV?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2593
Re: Drinkable ABV?
I have a couple of bottles of cornflake whiskey at 55% Abv which I use with mixers and I have a couple of bottles of hook rum at 40% Abv for drinking straight.
- Sat Jun 15, 2013 12:58 am
- Forum: My First .....
- Topic: How long does Distilling take?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11618
Re: How long does Distilling take?
Where's the logic.....spending hours soldering up parts of the pot still and condenser so there is no leaks, then drill a hole in it to add a thermometer.
- Sat Jun 15, 2013 12:48 am
- Forum: Tried and True Recipes
- Topic: Birdwatchers sugar wash recipe
- Replies: 2178
- Views: 1019308
Re: Birdwatchers sugar wash recipe
It would be better if you could get the SG down to 0.990 before you rack it into the boiler.
- Tue Jun 11, 2013 9:53 am
- Forum: My First .....
- Topic: My first post and introduction.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 461
Re: My first post and introduction.
The wash will last a long time if kept in an air tight container with an airlock fitted.
- Tue Jun 11, 2013 6:40 am
- Forum: Distilling News
- Topic: Death in Australia being linked to homemade spirits
- Replies: 37
- Views: 8017
Re: Death in Australia being linked to homemade spirits
They could have poisoned themselves over a short period of time like a weekend binge.
- Tue Jun 11, 2013 6:24 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: First Tasting of your Spirits
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1816
Re: First Tasting of your Spirits
It's no wonder your guts are feeling sore. That's an incredible amount of alcohol to consume in one session.
You'd be good at morse code with the shakes.
You'd be good at morse code with the shakes.
- Tue Jun 11, 2013 2:20 am
- Forum: Forum Rules, Notifications and Helpful Hints
- Topic: email from Brewhaus
- Replies: 707
- Views: 213135
Re: email from Brewhaus
I'm sure a lot of T500 buyer's from the UK are keeping a close eye on this thread with some concern.
What starts in the USA usually ends up over here......like McDonalds.
What starts in the USA usually ends up over here......like McDonalds.
- Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:39 am
- Forum: Drinks and Drinking
- Topic: What is everyone drinking?
- Replies: 2004
- Views: 212910
Re: What is everyone drinking?
Hook Rum with black currant.....nice