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The first time you distill, you probably will want to do things as cheaply and as easily as possible. For your first [[wash]] there are two really good options: | The first time you [[distill]], you probably will want to do things as cheaply and as easily as possible. For your first [[wash]] there are two really good options: | ||
*First, you could buy some boxed [[wine]] at your local store. The wine should not cost too much and it has the advantage of having an known alcohol content. | *First, you could buy some boxed [[wine]] at your local store. The wine should not cost too much and it has the advantage of having an known alcohol content. | ||
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**An [[airlock]] | **An [[airlock]] | ||
To make the [[wash]]: combine the [[sugar]], tomato paste, and water in a pot and heat to approximately 90[[ | To make the [[wash]]: combine the [[sugar]], tomato paste, and water in a pot and heat to approximately 90°[[C]]. Allow the pot to cool to about 20°[[C]], and then throw in the [[yeast]]. Stir the solution for a minute or so and transfer the liquid to the fermenter. Attach the airlock and wait a few weeks. | ||
:[[Introduction|Go back to the introduction]] | :[[Introduction|Go back to the introduction]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:08, 12 December 2022
The first time you distill, you probably will want to do things as cheaply and as easily as possible. For your first wash there are two really good options:
- First, you could buy some boxed wine at your local store. The wine should not cost too much and it has the advantage of having an known alcohol content.
- Second, you could try to ferment your own alcohol. The most simple plan to ferment requires the following things:
To make the wash: combine the sugar, tomato paste, and water in a pot and heat to approximately 90°C. Allow the pot to cool to about 20°C, and then throw in the yeast. Stir the solution for a minute or so and transfer the liquid to the fermenter. Attach the airlock and wait a few weeks.