Are experimental recipes welcome here?
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Are experimental recipes welcome here?
I’m still quite new, and I try not to make that anyone else’s problem. I don’t want to offend or annoy anyone (unless they deserve it ), so I figured I’d ask about the appropriate protocol first.
I’m working on developing a bourbon recipe, based on what was available at the home brew store the day I went in. I don’t think I’m any better than the guys who’ve posted the tried & true recipes, and I’m definitely not trying to compete. I’m just working with what I have, and trying to apply what I’ve read here and come up with something decent. On one hand, I could just do my thing, see what happens, and post my results in a year or two after I’ve aged it enough to have an idea how it turned out. On the other hand, I could post the recipe I’ve come up with here, and hopefully get some feedback from people who know a hell of a lot more than I do. I’m good either way. I just want to know what is considered appropriate here.
I’m working on developing a bourbon recipe, based on what was available at the home brew store the day I went in. I don’t think I’m any better than the guys who’ve posted the tried & true recipes, and I’m definitely not trying to compete. I’m just working with what I have, and trying to apply what I’ve read here and come up with something decent. On one hand, I could just do my thing, see what happens, and post my results in a year or two after I’ve aged it enough to have an idea how it turned out. On the other hand, I could post the recipe I’ve come up with here, and hopefully get some feedback from people who know a hell of a lot more than I do. I’m good either way. I just want to know what is considered appropriate here.
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Re: Are experimental recipes welcome here?
Fire away! It’s a good way to document your recipe as it goes through its stages or different versions
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U know me, I'm all for experimenting.
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Re: Are experimental recipes welcome here?
That’s what forums are for Brotha. If you feel like you can contribute then do the damn thing.
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Done! Thanks for the encouragement.
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Re: Are experimental recipes welcome here?
That's what this section is for.
Having said that, expect pointers, opinions and possible a reality check.
The grainbill on a recipy is the easy part.
What I like to see is the mash protocol and equipment used.
Having said that, expect pointers, opinions and possible a reality check.
The grainbill on a recipy is the easy part.
What I like to see is the mash protocol and equipment used.
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Re: Are experimental recipes welcome here?
I certainly hope so! I don’t need my ego stroked. What I do need is advice from people who have been there before.
And I hope I don’t disappoint on the recipe I posted. First time I’ve tried to write up something like that. I’ve been sitting here with a spreadsheet, working out the details of the recipe before I post something stupid.
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You should be able to.
I don't, especially with anything that has a chance of failure. I have been asked to post a couple of my experimental protocols and declined. They didn't work, so I was very happy that I hadn't posted them. Bad ideas can be pounced on and become 'Gospel Truth' within in a few weeks, 'Truths' that can be very difficult to eradicate as the OP doesn't have the ability to delete the thread or his posts, or the Chinese Whispers that develop from it.
I keep very good records on the cloud so that I can access them from anywhere. Nobody else needs to see them until I'm happy that they work consistently.
I don't, especially with anything that has a chance of failure. I have been asked to post a couple of my experimental protocols and declined. They didn't work, so I was very happy that I hadn't posted them. Bad ideas can be pounced on and become 'Gospel Truth' within in a few weeks, 'Truths' that can be very difficult to eradicate as the OP doesn't have the ability to delete the thread or his posts, or the Chinese Whispers that develop from it.
I keep very good records on the cloud so that I can access them from anywhere. Nobody else needs to see them until I'm happy that they work consistently.
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That sounds like personal experience taking, Chris. I don’t know of you know this, or care, but I tend to weigh your posts a bit more heavily than those from a few other folks around here. I can see how being “an authority” would make it even more important to be careful with what you post.
I did go ahead and post a recipe because I would greatly appreciate the feedback, but I have tried to be clear that I, to be blunt, don’t know what I’m doing yet. Hopefully nobody takes anything there as genuine good advice. Or, if they do, I sure hope it works out for them!
I did go ahead and post a recipe because I would greatly appreciate the feedback, but I have tried to be clear that I, to be blunt, don’t know what I’m doing yet. Hopefully nobody takes anything there as genuine good advice. Or, if they do, I sure hope it works out for them!
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I don't see myself as “an authority” and neither should anyone else. I might have been playing this game for quite a while and have a high post count, but I'm still learning new stuff all the time and, more importantly, am still learning that some of the 'Gospel' that I thought I knew a few years ago wasn't correct.
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I do your posts have always been great readsNZChris wrote: ↑Sat Dec 03, 2022 10:43 pm I don't see myself as “an authority” and neither should anyone else. I might have been playing this game for quite a while and have a high post count, but I'm still learning new stuff all the time and, more importantly, am still learning that some of the 'Gospel' that I thought I knew a few years ago wasn't correct.
Do your own research using the best resources you can find.
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+1 to that also. Chris is one a select group who's archives I creep and take notes from.lest1 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05, 2022 3:37 amI do your posts have always been great readsNZChris wrote: ↑Sat Dec 03, 2022 10:43 pm I don't see myself as “an authority” and neither should anyone else. I might have been playing this game for quite a while and have a high post count, but I'm still learning new stuff all the time and, more importantly, am still learning that some of the 'Gospel' that I thought I knew a few years ago wasn't correct.
Do your own research using the best resources you can find.
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Re: Are experimental recipes welcome here?
The oversight here can help “hone” a hypothetical recipe before mistakes are made. So, posting and asking for assistance certainly will help to preempt an obvious problem. But, sometimes those very mistakes can be educational. Many hobbyists have “learned by experience” before you and will continue to experiment as our hobby expands around the world.
Recipes for spirits are an artform, indicative of the creativity of the artist/brewer. Many new hobbyists have little experience brewing while some of us have been brewing for many years. Indeed, experience with cereal grain brewing helps you to formulate a recipe to hit your paradigm product, but nuances will expand to a diverse potential, often adding a quality to your product making it unique to your brewhouse. As noted by the explosion of craft producers now across the country and around the world, the market has shown to favor the diversity of products.
Bla, bla, bla … experiment as you will. It will help you grow in the hobby. Feedback from the members is helpful but then again, you don’t need our “approval”. Perhaps the best commentary you’ll get will be from your friends who sample your products with you. Listen to them with an earnest ear.
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Recipes for spirits are an artform, indicative of the creativity of the artist/brewer. Many new hobbyists have little experience brewing while some of us have been brewing for many years. Indeed, experience with cereal grain brewing helps you to formulate a recipe to hit your paradigm product, but nuances will expand to a diverse potential, often adding a quality to your product making it unique to your brewhouse. As noted by the explosion of craft producers now across the country and around the world, the market has shown to favor the diversity of products.
Bla, bla, bla … experiment as you will. It will help you grow in the hobby. Feedback from the members is helpful but then again, you don’t need our “approval”. Perhaps the best commentary you’ll get will be from your friends who sample your products with you. Listen to them with an earnest ear.
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You’re absolutely right, ss. I don’t need approval, and I’m more than happy to just do my own thing and experiment. But I really appreciate the advice I’ve received here, and I’d like to think that it’s made me better than I was before.
As for getting feedback from people tasting the finished spirit, that will definitely happen as well. I’m always asking for honest feedback. And if anyone here cares to try it, hopefully I’ll be able to share with them as well. Just got to make it first!
As for getting feedback from people tasting the finished spirit, that will definitely happen as well. I’m always asking for honest feedback. And if anyone here cares to try it, hopefully I’ll be able to share with them as well. Just got to make it first!
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Re: Are experimental recipes welcome here?
I've seen a lot of experimental methods, designs and recipes posted here. A lot of them didn't get their results posted and their posters haven't been back. I quite often come across those threads when searching the forum for info about some 'new' idea I've had.
Some of the ideas, I thought, were very good. I've probably used some of the recipe ideas.
One 'out there' reflux still head design that was posted several years ago is on my list of stuff that I would like to experiment with myself. At the pub today, I was picking the brains of a local plumber for info I need to build a next level version of it.
Some of the ideas, I thought, were very good. I've probably used some of the recipe ideas.
One 'out there' reflux still head design that was posted several years ago is on my list of stuff that I would like to experiment with myself. At the pub today, I was picking the brains of a local plumber for info I need to build a next level version of it.
Re: Are experimental recipes welcome here?
I love experimenting!!! With documentation it helps others. I have tried some pretty crazy stuff over the years. Onion based tequila was for the most part a fail, but hey, we learned.
SHINE on you crazy diamond !!!
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shadylane » Sun Dec 11, 2022 9:56 pm
PUGIDOGS wrote: ↑
Onion based tequila was for the most part a fail, but hey, we learned.
I'll see your "Onion based tequila"
And raise you with Horse apple moonshine.
How does chocolate oat whiskey sound?
PUGIDOGS wrote: ↑
Onion based tequila was for the most part a fail, but hey, we learned.
I'll see your "Onion based tequila"
And raise you with Horse apple moonshine.
How does chocolate oat whiskey sound?
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Sounds like an oated version of chocolate sundae bourbon. My favorite mash bill ever!!Bradster68 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 16, 2022 6:28 pm shadylane » Sun Dec 11, 2022 9:56 pm
PUGIDOGS wrote: ↑
Onion based tequila was for the most part a fail, but hey, we learned.
I'll see your "Onion based tequila"
And raise you with Horse apple moonshine.
How does chocolate oat whiskey sound?
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I got a free 50lb bag of chocolate oat granola mixed together already. It does have a chocolate taste. Very interested in what a year or 2 will do to itTummydoc wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 6:46 amSounds like an oated version of chocolate sundae bourbon. My favorite mash bill ever!!Bradster68 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 16, 2022 6:28 pm shadylane » Sun Dec 11, 2022 9:56 pm
PUGIDOGS wrote: ↑
Onion based tequila was for the most part a fail, but hey, we learned.
I'll see your "Onion based tequila"
And raise you with Horse apple moonshine.
How does chocolate oat whiskey sound?
I drink so much now,on the back of my license it's a list of organs I need.