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by Up In My Still 40
Wed Jan 30, 2013 5:02 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: Granny Smith Apple/Sugar Shine
Replies: 31
Views: 13734

Re: Granny Smith Apple/Sugar Shine

I'm not sure where some of this info comes from, but you absolutely can make alcohol without yeast!!! Real apple cider has been made for centuries without yeast; only mashed apples and sugar. I have made apple, plum, peach, muscadine, scuppernong, watermelon, and several other wines without ever usi...
by Up In My Still 40
Wed Jan 16, 2013 2:48 pm
Forum: Mashing, fermenting, flavoring and aging related hardware
Topic: Grinding Grain; The Easy Way
Replies: 2
Views: 858

Grinding Grain; The Easy Way

I bought an inexpensive, hand-cranked grain mill. I cut off the two 90s of the handle so only the straight part remained, inserted into a cordless drill tightened the chuck, and viola, easy grinding!
by Up In My Still 40
Tue Jan 15, 2013 6:16 pm
Forum: Grains
Topic: Malting Grains? Help Please!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 587

Re: Malting Grains? Help Please!!!

Thanks Dndr That explains everything. We always called it 'Blooming" not malting. Thanks for the clarity.
by Up In My Still 40
Tue Jan 15, 2013 2:46 pm
Forum: Grains
Topic: Malting Grains? Help Please!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 587

Malting Grains? Help Please!!!

I understand the yeast and sugar thing. I have made sugar washes, mashes, wines etc. I have never used "malt" or malted any grain. Maybe I am from the old school, but I "bloom" my grains, starting with whole grains of course. Like, barley for scotch, I soak it let it bloom in the...
by Up In My Still 40
Mon Jan 14, 2013 3:59 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Hello From The Southeast
Replies: 2
Views: 248

Hello From The Southeast

Hi everyone. I am a new poster, long time reader. I LOVE THIS SITE!!! Thanks to everyone for for all the posts. I have not distilled in a long time, but it's in the blood.