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Distilling separates the factions. Read these links below to understand what that means. | |||
*Distilling factions: http://homedistiller.org/wiki/index.php/Cuts_and_fractions | |||
*Basic guide to cuts: http://homedistiller.org/wiki/index.php/Cuts | |||
=Blending, Aging, Dilution= | =Blending, Aging, Dilution= | ||
Revision as of 17:58, 20 December 2017
Welcome to the Home Distiller's Beginner's Guide. Use this page to begin your journey.
Legality
Other than New Zealand distilling is not a legal activity. Don't fool yourself.
Safety
We at Home Distiller take safety extremely seriously. It is easy to be safe but there are pieces that can be harmful if you don't understand the danger.
- Basic Distilling Safety: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=13263
- What not to use/do: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=89
The Home Distiller Forums & reading lists
Reading list for beginners: As you start your journey you need to read. And read. And read more. This is not a good hobby to just try out without researching. Bad things can happen easily.
- Start here, the New Distiller's Reading Lounge: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=46 Read everything there. Take notes. Read it again. And then again.
- We have an area dedicated to new distillers, go here and check everything out: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=26
- Rules we live by: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=5090
- Tapatalk Ad Removal (Do this if you post from the Tapatalk app): http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=100&t=65167
- Cranky's Spoonfeeding: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=52975
- Glossary: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=58100
- Posting a picture: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=21928
- External Link Rule: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=21928
- How to use the Google search for HD: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=50259
Where to Start
What you you want to make?
What is and how do you make X?
What kind of equipment do I need to make X?
Stills: Types and what they are used to make?
How to make: Whiskey
How to make: Rum
How to make: Brandy/Eau de vie
How to make: Vodka, Neutrals & Sugarheads
Distilling
Cleaning the still
Vinegar Cleaning run
Sacrificial Run
Understanding Fractions & Cuts
Distilling separates the factions. Read these links below to understand what that means.
- Distilling factions: http://homedistiller.org/wiki/index.php/Cuts_and_fractions
- Basic guide to cuts: http://homedistiller.org/wiki/index.php/Cuts