Howdy from GA
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Howdy from GA
Howdy from GA (30 miles north of Atlanta),
I'm a guess I fall in the hobbyist/novice category. Although I've been around stills a good portion of my life (thanks granddad). I'm currently finishing up a 1/2 barrel keg w/ 16" column & 1/4 keg thump. My product exits are 1/2". I have a 44" liebig condenser that is 1/2" in 1" (i soldered wraps of 16ga wire around the 1/2).
I just completed pressure testing and a vinegar run after what seemed like FOREVER. Congratulations to the mods here on a fantastic forum. I've been quietly reading here for weeks and there is a plethora of knowledge on these pages.
My main interests are whiskey, clean neutrals for flavoring (yep, I've got a wife), and I would like to learn more about multi grain products.
Thanks for the add
I'm a guess I fall in the hobbyist/novice category. Although I've been around stills a good portion of my life (thanks granddad). I'm currently finishing up a 1/2 barrel keg w/ 16" column & 1/4 keg thump. My product exits are 1/2". I have a 44" liebig condenser that is 1/2" in 1" (i soldered wraps of 16ga wire around the 1/2).
I just completed pressure testing and a vinegar run after what seemed like FOREVER. Congratulations to the mods here on a fantastic forum. I've been quietly reading here for weeks and there is a plethora of knowledge on these pages.
My main interests are whiskey, clean neutrals for flavoring (yep, I've got a wife), and I would like to learn more about multi grain products.
Thanks for the add
Re: Howdy from GA
Looks like your well setup, enjoy the forum.
- Truckinbutch
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Re: Howdy from GA
Wasn't my Grandpa , was a great uncle (s) that started me .
Welcome .
Your name is no longer 'Get Wood" .
When you are running your own still , the proper appellation is 'Sir'.
Welcome .
Your name is no longer 'Get Wood" .
When you are running your own still , the proper appellation is 'Sir'.
If you ain't the lead dog in the team , the scenery never changes . Ga Flatwoods made my avatar and I want to thank him for that .
Don't drink water , fish fornicate in it .
Don't drink water , fish fornicate in it .
Re: Howdy from GA
if yer tryin' to curry favor, we need gas money for the private jet.
just sayin'
I finally quit drinking for good.
now i drink for evil.
now i drink for evil.
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Re: Howdy from GA
Welcome! My wife and I are from Kennesaw/Marietta, though we no longer live there all of our family and friends still do.
Ut Alii Vivant!!!!
Re: Howdy from GA
Welcome! I’m about 60 miles or so north of you. Have fun and enjoy the reading.
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15.5 gallon boiler, 5 gallon thumper, shotgun condenser, 57” spiraled liebig,
mash steam cooker head, 5.5 kW element with SCR controller
All modular
15.5 gallon boiler, 5 gallon thumper, shotgun condenser, 57” spiraled liebig,
mash steam cooker head, 5.5 kW element with SCR controller
All modular
- ga flatwoods
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Re: Howdy from GA
For a beginner try Uncle Jesse's Simple Sour Mash. Learn to pot still first then reflux. Learn good cuts. Dont be stingy with every drop and throw out what should be and use faints for the best whiskey. Keep a journal noting time into run, jar number, temperature, and proof. Note that hearts will run fairly solid until they dont and then your into tails. One jar in front and one behind hearts generally makes a good blend.
Above all never get complacent thinking you know it all. Stay safe and enjoy.
Ga Flatwoods-on the coast.
Above all never get complacent thinking you know it all. Stay safe and enjoy.
Ga Flatwoods-on the coast.
The hardest item to add to a bottle of shine is patience!
I am still kicking.
Ga Flatwoods
I am still kicking.
Ga Flatwoods
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Re: Howdy from GA
Fine advice , that .ga flatwoods wrote: ↑Tue Apr 21, 2020 2:51 pm For a beginner try Uncle Jesse's Simple Sour Mash. Learn to pot still first then reflux. Learn good cuts. Dont be stingy with every drop and throw out what should be and use faints for the best whiskey. Keep a journal noting time into run, jar number, temperature, and proof. Note that hearts will run fairly solid until they dont and then your into tails. One jar in front and one behind hearts generally makes a good blend.
Above all never get complacent thinking you know it all. Stay safe and enjoy.
Ga Flatwoods-on the coast.
If you ain't the lead dog in the team , the scenery never changes . Ga Flatwoods made my avatar and I want to thank him for that .
Don't drink water , fish fornicate in it .
Don't drink water , fish fornicate in it .
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Re: Howdy from GA
Welcome to the forum
Lots of good people & good info here.
Kick back and visit a spell.
Lots of good people & good info here.
Kick back and visit a spell.