Moonshine on the Cascades

[Cowchip500]

Greetings all,
After 3+ years of making "alcohol", I now consider myself an Alcoholist. The stuff I'm now making makes store-bought stuff taste like rancid radiator liquid. I've really enjoyed making and drinking the liquors I've made for next to no cost. I think it's time to give something back to the hobby. So, here I am. I'm looking forward to exchanging ideas and helping those who truly want to learn the art (not just get a cheap drunk).
The guy who taught me, only gave me a little info at a time. That way, he was sure how dedicated I was and I appreciated the knowledge more when I had to know WHY something works or doesn't work. I realize that anyone can read our posts, but I'm sure I'll keep a secret or two.
See you all on the forum,
Cowchip

[flip]

Welcome Cowchip 500,

congratulations with your good shine that you produced, there is of course lots of tips ,especially if it tastes better than commercial drinks, i have an all grain mash and a paw paw wash fermenting ,i will distillate the grains with a still pod with elements, i cant separate the ingredients very well to big for fridge , its 200litter,
don't have enough fining's either.

how about some tips.

[LWTCS]

Welcome Cowchip.
Tip please,,,,and a pic of your equipment.

[Samohon]

Welcome to HD Cowchip500... Glad you made it...

Seems like your already up and running. Got a secret or 2 to share.? I thought most things pertaining to the hobby had been covered on the boards of HD.
Would be interesting to know what they are... As LWTCS says, Tips and Pics... We'll keep them to ourselves...

See you around man, have fun and be safe...

[mash rookie]

Greetings all,
After 3+ years of making "alcohol", I now consider myself an Alcoholist.

damn, and I am still just an alcoholic. (professional in training)

Sounds like you are another NW guy.
Welcome aboard

[Bushman]

Welcome to the forum, we are pretty open about sharing that makes us all better at the hobby we love! Sounds like your from the other side of the cascades by your name!

[Cowchip500]

I'm in the Ellensburg area, now. I just moved back to E. WA after 15 years in Enumclaw. I never thought of taking a pic of my rig. I built it to store in a way that you'd never know that it's a still. I'll take some pix when I set it up (about a week from now).
As for secrets, the only thing I really haven't found on the forum is regarding clarity. Regardless of the strength of the flavor, I like my 'shine to look like 'shine; clear. I think I'll take pix and disclose my whole process in an upcoming thread. My philosophy is to keep it simple, ultra-cheap, strong and tasty.

[OlympicMtDoo]

Welcome cowchip, from another PNW shiner, I'm interested in seeing your rig and hearing how you opperate it, glad to have you aboard.

[Bull Rider]

Welcome Cowchip. We can always use more talent, especially someone with "tips".


I'm not too far from you, just an hour or so north. Lots of Washington State members here.




Bull.