Beginner's Guide

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Welcome to the Home Distiller's Beginner's Guide. Use this page to begin your journey.

Legality

Safety

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.

  • Rules we live by
  • Cranky's Spoonfeeding
  • Glossary
  • Posting a picture


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 Factions & Cuts

Aging