Hi from Oz

[Stilldreaming]

Hi all just signed up to the forum, hoping to buy or build a still in the not too distant future and trying to learn as much as I can about the hobby. Did some distilling with basic gear 20 years ago with a mate, haven't done any since and thought it would be fun to get back into it. Like homebrewing, I see that things have moved along a lot in that time. Anyway, hoping not to be too overwhelmed by it all, and to start having fun not too far away. Thought I'd say hi and thanks for having me

[SW_Shiner]

Welcome to the forum. There's lots of great information here. And plenty of threads and people to help you choose the right still for what you are wanting to make. I may look overwhelming at first, but take your time, do your reading, and you'll be making your own quality spirits in no time at all.

[Yummyrum]

Welcome to HD forum Stilldreaming .

Where about in Aus are you ? What are you thinking about making?
The Molasses up here in QLD makes a good Rum

[NorthWoodsAb]

Welcome Stilldreaming there is a strong Oz membership here.
Cheers

[Stilldreaming]

Welcome to HD forum Stilldreaming .

Where about in Aus are you ? What are you thinking about making?
The Molasses up here in QLD makes a good Rum

Hey Yummyrum for the welcome At this stage I'd like to make some rum, and likely some neutral/ vodka. Was thinking of having a go at building a CCVM along the lines of what Jesse from Still It did, but have found someone who makes them for what appears to be a decent price so thinking of going that route at the moment but we'll see. I'm in Townsville and rum seems like an obvious choice given the ability to source molasses. Thanks again for the welcome. I might post a couple of pics of the CCVM still I'm looking at buying, would be good to get opinions feom you guys who know what your on about

[Stilldreaming]

Welcome to the forum. There's lots of great information here. And plenty of threads and people to help you choose the right still for what you are wanting to make. I may look overwhelming at first, but take your time, do your reading, and you'll be making your own quality spirits in no time at all.

Thanks Shiner for the welcome Yeah lots of great info here and I've only just scratched the surface . Thanks for the advice and I will definitely be keen for input and advice. Cheers and thanks for the welcome

[Stilldreaming]

Welcome Stilldreaming there is a strong Oz membership here.
Cheers

Thanks for the welcome NorthWoodsAb, that's good to hear, will be handy having local advice/info

[sadie33]

Hello and welcome!! I love hearing about people getting back into the hobby. It's crazy how things change in 20 yrs!! Enjoy the ride

[Copperhead road]

Welcome mate from down under also,
Enjoy the forum

[bilgriss]

Welcome! This is a great place to discuss your adventures, and there are lots of folks here who can lend a hand.

[Rusty Ole Bucket]

Welcome to HD! I think it's a little overwhelming for everyone when they first start, I know it was for me, but once you read for a while it'll start to click. Once you're in here for a while, the amazing part become the amount of information at your fingertips from a 20+ year knowledge base.

I'm a build not buy proponent, but I love the building aspect of it. There's a lot of great builds and ideas on here and the satisfaction of creating your own equipment is just not the same as buying it. The members will jump in and help with design ideas if you document it here and start to stray away into danger land.

Dive in and enjoy the site.

Rusty

[Black Bull]

Welcome mate, I'm not too far south of you