Hello from the Land of Enchantment (6,700 ft!)

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Calamity Jane
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Hello from the Land of Enchantment (6,700 ft!)

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Hi everyone, I'm Calamity Jane. I'm new to distilling, boyfriend introduced me to it. He has experience doing runs in the past. I decided to join because it seemed that every time I had a moonshine question and went to Google I ended up here. You guys have already helped us a few times with our new hobby, so thank you! I'm more of a reader/lurker than a poster, but I'll try to keep my questions concise and my rare contributions helpful. :wave:
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Calamity Jane wrote: Fri May 14, 2021 5:25 pm Hi everyone, I'm Calamity Jane. I'm new to distilling, boyfriend introduced me to it. He has experience doing runs in the past. I decided to join because it seemed that every time I had a moonshine question and went to Google I ended up here. You guys have already helped us a few times with our new hobby, so thank you! I'm more of a reader/lurker than a poster, but I'll try to keep my questions concise and my rare contributions helpful. :wave:
Hey Jane, welcome to the show :)

Glad to have you join the conversation.

Have fun, play safe.
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Welcome to the HD community Calamity Jane! The reading and lurking experience is best once you’re a member and logged in. What kind of kit are y’all running?

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Welcome to club Jane. Great screen name.
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Welcome aboard! I joined about a year ago, after reading for quite a few months....haven't even scratched the surface yet. Lots of good people here to help out with everything you need. :)
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Welcome, CJ!

HD will be a great resource to take your 'stilling to the next level. Enjoy the forum.

Years ago I spent a week in Albuquerque for work and witnessed a couple of the most fabulous sunsets I have ever seen. I'll bet they make for some grand spirit run sessions.

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jonnys_spirit wrote: Fri May 14, 2021 7:09 pm Welcome to the HD community Calamity Jane! The reading and lurking experience is best once you’re a member and logged in. What kind of kit are y’all running?

Cheers.
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We have a 5 gallon stainless steel stock pot with copper pieces inside for the sulfites. 5 gallon paint bucket with 1/2 worm for the condenser.
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Welcome! I lived in the Land of Enchantment for four years (2012-2016). Just outside the Sacramento Mountains.
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Calamity Jane wrote: Mon May 17, 2021 10:15 am
jonnys_spirit wrote: Fri May 14, 2021 7:09 pm Welcome to the HD community Calamity Jane! The reading and lurking experience is best once you’re a member and logged in. What kind of kit are y’all running?

Cheers.
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We have a 5 gallon stainless steel stock pot with copper pieces inside for the sulfites. 5 gallon paint bucket with 1/2 worm for the condenser.
Sounds like a great starter and also if it's smaller a great gin or infusion still if/when you move into a larger boiler.

Stay safe!
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