cutting back

lawnman · Post by **lawnman** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:43 am

ive always cut my brew to 40% then done all my diff flavours either be an essence or done buy useing chips.
but was wondering if any-one has flavoured or aged before cutting back.
most of my brews come out at 80% then i cut it back to 40%.
cheers.

OldManP · Post by **OldManP** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:40 am

I do believe most people age at about 60-65 abv. So, depending on what you are making, and what type of still you have then you can decide. If you have a pot still (or reflux that you can adjust i guess) you can pull around 120 proof (60%) and then age at that. Once aged, then cut it down to 40 for some sippin'. 120-130 proof is the preferred aging proof though, i do believe

TryMe · Post by **TryMe** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:01 pm

I tried to essence flavor some at 80% abv and it didn't flavor so well...I think my next essence flavor attempts will be between 40% and 60%...I have some single distilled ujsm on oak @ 60% abv right now.

lawnman · Post by **lawnman** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:56 pm

ive got a reflux still and make a neutrul spirit and the flavour according to what i want to drink.
most of the time i use an essence and chips together with oak and age at 40%.

Post by **Tater** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 4:26 am

OldManP wrote:I do believe most people age at about 60-65 abv. So, depending on what you are making, and what type of still you have then you can decide. If you have a pot still (or reflux that you can adjust i guess) you can pull around 120 proof (60%) and then age at that. Once aged, then cut it down to 40 for some sippin'. 120-130 proof is the preferred aging proof though, i do believe

You do believe correctly