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BILT_IT
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Hello from the Prairies of the Great White North! Glad to finally get on here after multiple tries.
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subbrew
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Welcome to HD. Stay out of the wind up there.

Give us a bit about what you want to make and the equipment you have or are thinking of.
BILT_IT
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Thanks, I currently have a 50L beer keg setup (electric) with both a pot and reflux column (2" plates, going to try some marbles next). I have made 7 or 8 runs so far, trying different recipes (mostly sugar washes and ujssm). Going to try some all grains this winter once the deep cold sets in. So far my favourite is a simple brown sugar wash. I havent found a great white sugar wash yet for neutrals but its on the list (tffv was ok and any other plain sugar washes i found i had to carbon filter to get rid of certain smells/flavours.....the wife is picky ;).

Looking to get some recipe ideas possible refinements of technique/equipment.
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still_stirrin
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BILT_IT wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:24 am… Glad to finally get on her after multiple tries.
Huh?? :roll:

Well, I guess patience has paid off, finally.

Welcome. Be safe, responsible, and discrete.
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BILT_IT
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Fixed!

My long term goal is to make some good slivovitz. I have planted 12 plum trees (and many other fruits) over the last few years, just waiting for them to produce.

When i was in slovakia (my ancestors homeland) i had some of the best tasting plum liquor and i hope to reproduce something like that eventually.
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NorthWoodsAb
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Hello and welcome from Alberta, Bilt it.
Cheers
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