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Detailed information and instruction for making distilled spirits

• Know the Legality of distillation in your area
• Safety first! Distillation requires responsibility
• Introduction to distilling all manner of spirits
• Wash preparation from grains to starch
• Fermentation of starch into sugars by yeast
  • You wouldn't want to drink a distillers version of a beer
  • Wine is the precursor to brandy and many related spirits
• Distillation history and instruction
  • Theory and design of Stills
  • Methanol and the denaturing of alcohol
  • Commercial uses of ethanol beyond the beverage industry
• Flavoring of spirits and cordials
  • Cooperage, storage and maturation of the distillate
• Resources for distillers
  • Distilling FAQ - Books and Publications - Tables - Charts - Troubleshooting Guide
  • The Home Distiller Forums are a great resource for information, but please, read up before asking questions.

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