And they Say stillin is easy

[dukethebeagle120]

To all those Who Say stillin is easy i Say humbug
Its alot easier just going to the store
But then theres quality.
Homemade bar none.
Grinding, malting,drying,mashing
We gotta love IT to Do IT
So to all us stillers,raise your glasses.
We are a spécial breed

[ShineonCrazyDiamond]

Have to ask. Who is 'they' that said it was easy? Nobody I know that actually has lifted buckets and squeezed grain ever said it was easy.

In fact, I'd probably punch them in the mouth for being a liar and poser.

But aye. It's for the love of the craft we sweat.

[fizzix]

Swing away, SoCD.
I have learned so much and branched out so far that all I think about is what I'll do next,
rather than if it'll be too difficult. That's thanks to guys like you!
And the quality? P-shaw!
You're correct, duke. Maybe I just enjoy the grinding, cooking, waiting and squeezing too much.

And maybe I need an immense failure to straighten my smart-ass out?

[Fiddleford]

Having to lug everything around
Grind it down, lug it around more
Stay up late after starting a run late
Hell yea I enjoy it and I enjoy my spirit's
Is it easy? ask my back and sanity

[OtisT]

I look at distilling as therapy, not work (easy or hard).

To participate in therapy there is a ton of paperwork to be read, and on occasion filled out, on HD.
Picking the proper therapist usually starts with the on-line selection in Tried and True.
Buying grains, sugar, yeast, etc. That’s the co-pay I make for each session.
My therapist said exercise is good so I squish the grains and stir the fermenter with vigor.
For mental exercises I practice Zen watching my spirits age.
Lots of medication on this plan. I like mine on Oak.
Group therapy meetings are occasionally required to advance you wellness, like S3-xx, ADI, and the Portland distillery crawl.

That’s the way I see it anyway. Otis

[Monty671]

Stillin is easy. Just watch that damm ass TV show.
It's making the recipe, fermenting and the blending that can be a bitch.
Spend hours mashing the grain.
Days letting the yeast do the magic.
Spending all day watching the still.
Aging for months/years.

But I love her every time.

My Pa used to slap the back of my head when my spirit run was going to fast.
But I do love this.

Where else can you make this variety and share with friends?

So yes, Stillin is easy.

This is a great way of life.
.

[still_stirrin]

Stillin is easy. Just watch that damm ass TV show....

...Spend hours mashing the grain...<— dump the bags of sugar into the submarine pot???
...Days letting the yeast do the magic...<— it only takes an hour on TV, right?
...Aging for months/years...<— read this as $$$$
...Where else can you...share with friends? <— yessir!
...This is a great way of life.... <— it’s the best one yet!

[Truckinbutch]

"No lazy man ever made whiskey ." Simmie Free in one of 'The Foxfire Books'.
That's why most of the punk kids today want to grow dope or cook meth . More bang for the buck .
I'll stick with my still .Slower as I get older but still an appreciation of the craft .

[MoonBreath]

Shoot all ya got to do is sit on your arse and change jars.
Or use one of these so called automated e-stills.
Shop at Wal-Mart, come home and start drinkn hearts .
Set it, and forget it.

[frodo]

shoot, I joined this forum with an aluminum pot and 6' of copper tubing
I threw out the pot and cut up the tubing.
and still dont know shit

[still_stirrin]

shoot, I joined this forum with an aluminum pot and 6' of copper tubing
I threw out the pot and cut up the tubing.
and still dont know shit

But look at those beautiful copper sweat joints...nice!

[MoonBreath]

He knows alittle somethin, don't let frodo full ya

[Shine0n]

Nice looking potstill there frodo