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Housemoney
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Hi, I’m Dustin from the South East US. I’ve read the entire UJSSM thread so figured it was time to join.

Got into the hobby when I bought a lot of brewing/distilling stuff from a lady whose husband had passed away. It came with the Chinese stove top 5 gallon models. I bought a whiskey kit from one of the online sellers.

It was a huge disaster for a newbie to be sparging grain in the kitchen, late at night because I didn’t know how long it took.

I sold that still and bought a keg still. I’ve been running it detuned for my sour mash. I have a mentor online that gives me tips and advice.

I live on the coast, so space is tight. I ferment in the guest bathroom bathtub. I’ve been running outside, but it’s rained the last two times, so I’m going into the kitchen next weekend.

Now I have to go find another thread to read.
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Bushman
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Welcome, from a member on the west coast of the US. Enjoy the journey as there is a lot of information on this forum to digest.
Bradster68
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Welcome and 🍻.
I drink so much now,on the back of my license it's a list of organs I need.
Wildcats
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Welcome to HD man. You're in the right place. Enjoy
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bilgriss
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Welcome.
Read till your eyes bleed. Be safe, have fun.
If you are running in the kitchen, I'm hoping it's an electric still?
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jonnys_spirit
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Post by jonnys_spirit »

Welcome to HD Housemoney! Lots of great info here and Tried & True recipes and processes/protocols to get you going where you can choose to either develop your own recipes or follow recipe guidelines.


Housemoney wrote: Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:46 pm Now I have to go find another thread to read.
A good starting point is reading through the required reading links at the bottom of every page. Those will undoubtably lead you down many rabbit holes :)

Cheers and welcome!
-jonny
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i prefer my mash shaken, not stirred
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Demy
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Welcome to the forum 👍
Housemoney
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Post by Housemoney »

Thanks for your replies. Did the newbie reading last night, then started on a couple of Odin’s T&T recipes.
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