First and foremost thank you. After wasting money on a couple books that very lightly touched on most subjects, I found this site. After weeks of reading here, I now have a solid understanding of what to expect in almost every aspect. I brewed beer about 20 years ago and had a good grasp on that, but lost interest in Beer as my interest moved to whiskey. After spending $50-60 on bottle's of top-shelf bourbon, I thought to myself, if I could only make this, or make it better... so, here I am.
The plan is to run a water-vinegar wash through the still to clean it up. Then on to a couple of sugar washes to get a better feel for cuts and what to expect. That's the part I have the most concern with. I can read all I want, but until I do it... it's all a guessing game. After that, it's right into all grain. Looking to perfect the Honey Bear Bourbon, as well as the Jimbo Wheated Bourbon. Both look fairly easy to make (unless I'm missing something) so I thought that would be a good place to start. We'll see where it goes from there.
Thanks again and I look forward to learning more!
Hello and Thank you!
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At least it was only a couple books. lot a people lay out big dough for a weekend course! and it's all here for the reading.
good luck on your project, hope you enjoy the place.
good luck on your project, hope you enjoy the place.
I finally quit drinking for good.
now i drink for evil.
now i drink for evil.
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You can do this, my98xc600, and more-so because it sounds like you have the passion.
I was reluctant to tackle Honey Bear because an all-grain recipe just didn't seem logically possible. How can one grain magically coax another grain in the alcohol creation process? But it does!
And I don't even give it a second thought now when reading a grain recipe.
A little bit of bias for you: Consider a small barrel (even 3 to 5 liter or so) to age your Honey Bear in. Just my prejudice over oak spirals, chips, and sticks because a barrel lets your bourbon breathe.
But be prepared to share with the angels! This Honey Bear is especially magical because it is a wonderful blend of specialty grains. The author & creator, ShineonCrazyDiamond, really knocked one out of the park.
Mine is very young in a barrel (about a month) and it is already developing into something I could never buy in a store.
I'm rambling. But your obvious passion and expectation for this hobby has brought out mine. Good distilling to you,
and Welcome to Home Distiller!
I was reluctant to tackle Honey Bear because an all-grain recipe just didn't seem logically possible. How can one grain magically coax another grain in the alcohol creation process? But it does!
And I don't even give it a second thought now when reading a grain recipe.
A little bit of bias for you: Consider a small barrel (even 3 to 5 liter or so) to age your Honey Bear in. Just my prejudice over oak spirals, chips, and sticks because a barrel lets your bourbon breathe.
But be prepared to share with the angels! This Honey Bear is especially magical because it is a wonderful blend of specialty grains. The author & creator, ShineonCrazyDiamond, really knocked one out of the park.
Mine is very young in a barrel (about a month) and it is already developing into something I could never buy in a store.
I'm rambling. But your obvious passion and expectation for this hobby has brought out mine. Good distilling to you,
and Welcome to Home Distiller!
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Welcome.
Sounds like you are on a good path. The bourbon recipes you mentioned ARE pretty easy to make, if you are patient and don't skip any steps. You'll do fine.
Sounds like you are on a good path. The bourbon recipes you mentioned ARE pretty easy to make, if you are patient and don't skip any steps. You'll do fine.
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Well... easy maybe, but you have to take time. It's always a matter of time and patiencemy98xc600 wrote:Both look fairly easy to make (unless I'm missing something) so I thought that would be a good place to start. We'll see where it goes from there.
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welcome
I'm just the bank and the mule
post your still pics here
http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 16&t=66917
post your still pics here
http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 16&t=66917
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That's the plan... slow and steady wins the race.cede wrote:Welcome here
Well... easy maybe, but you have to take time. It's always a matter of time and patiencemy98xc600 wrote:Both look fairly easy to make (unless I'm missing something) so I thought that would be a good place to start. We'll see where it goes from there.
