Distillers Wiki wikidb https://homedistiller.org/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page MediaWiki 1.43.8 first-letter Media Special Talk User User talk Distillers Wiki Distillers Wiki talk File File talk MediaWiki MediaWiki talk Template Template talk Help Help talk Category Category talk 0 1 8154 8152 2026-06-08T22:22:00Z Uncle Jesse 1 8154 wikitext text/x-wiki __NOTITLE__ <div align="center"><font face="times, serif" size="10"><b>Welcome to Home Distiller</b></font></div> {| class="wikitable" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;" ! [[File:Forums - main.PNG|Top|The HomeDistiller.org Forums|link=http://homedistiller.org/forum/]] ! [[File:Forums - Active.PNG|Top|Active Topics on the Forums|link=https://homedistiller.org/forum/search.php?search_id=active_topics]] ! [[File:GoogleHD.PNG|Top|Use Google to Search HomeDistiller.|link=https://homedistiller.org/forum/app.php/googlesearch]] ! 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To ask specific questions or to do more research, check out the [http://homedistiller.org/forum/ Home Distiller Forums]. {{clear}} =Beginners= [[File:Beginners-Guide.jpg|thumb|220px|right|The journey of a thousand steps starts with one|link=Beginner's_Guide]] Beginners should check the [[Beginner's Guide]] and [http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=46 New Distiller Reading Lounge]. :'''[[Beginner's Guide|Beginner's Guide to Making Distilled Spirits]]''': This should be your first read to start your journey. :Know the [[Legality]] of distillation in your area. Remember folks: '''Don't Tell, Don't Sell''' :[[Safety|Safety first!]] Distillation requires responsibility :Start reading the [http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=5090 The Rules We Live By], [[Introduction|Introduction to Distilling]] and [[New_Distiller's_FAQ|New Distiller's FAQ]] :What is: [[Whiskey]] - [[Rum]] - [[Brandy]] - [[Vodka]] - [[Gin]] - [[Cordial]]s and [[Liqueur]]s - Other [[Spirit]] types :If you are planing on making whiskeys please read this book: [http://www.howtobrew.com/ How to Brew By John Palmer] :Find basic outlines on how to produce common spirits in our '''[[Spirit Style Guide]]''' :Start with reading about the '''[[Distillation Theory|Theory of Distillation]]''' :Start [[Planning your first Run]], buy some [[Collection Jars]] and make your [[Flour Seal]]s :Get to know your [[Cuts]] and Learn [[How to Blend]] :Now you can still, make it your own: '''[[Developing a Flavor Profile]]''' with '''[[Grain Flavor Profiles]]''' and '''[[Woods for aging]]''' :Our new and in-progress [[Calculators]] page contains many useful calculators. :[[Books and Publications]] - [[Tables]] - [[Charts]] - [[Troubleshooting Guide]] {{clear}} =Washes, Mashing and Fermentation= [[File:Fermentation.png|thumb|260px|right|Let the fungus make magic]] Once you've decided what you're going to make here's how to get it started. :Most good things start with good [[Water Conditioning|water]] :Know the [[Definitions of Wash, Mash, Wort, Must and Marc]] :[[Mash preparation]] from grains to starch :[[Wash preparation]] from sugar products :[[Fermentation]] of sugar into alcohol by [[yeast]] :You wouldn't want to drink a distillers version of a [[beer]] :[[Wine]] is the precursor to [[brandy]] and many related spirits :Need some inspiration, start here: [http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=14 Tried and True Recipes] :All things Mashing related: [[:Category:Mashing]] :All things Fermenting related: [[:Category:Fermentation]] :All things Yeast related: [[:Category:Yeast]] {{clear}} =Distillation= [[file:Potstill.jpg|thumb|180px|right|Ye Olde Timey Pot still]] Now that your fermentation is complete the fun part comes next. :[[Distillation]] history and instruction :Theory and design of [[still|Stills]] :Understanding [[Cuts and fractions]] :Prepare for your first [[Stripping run]] and [[Spirit run]] :Beginner's tutorial for [[Using a Pot Still]] :[[Methanol]] and the [[denaturing]] of alcohol :[[Commercial uses]] of ethanol beyond the beverage industry :All things Distillation related: [[:Category:Distillation]] :Making fuel alcohol: [https://homedistiller.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=5 Alcohol as Fuel] {{clear}} =Maturation, Storage, and Flavoring of Spirits= [[File:Barrelsheading.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Barrels and barrels]] You're done making your product, next comes worst part, waiting. :[[maturation|Maturation]], [[storage]] and [[Cooperage]] :Learn about [[Woods for aging]] :And how [[Barrel]]s need [[Toasting]] and [[Charring]] :[[Flavoring]] of [[spirits]] and [[cordial]]s :Making [[Gin]] with [[Vapor Infusion]] or [[Macerate|Maceration]] {{clear}} =Drinking & Cocktails= [[File:Cocktails.png|thumb|220px|right|Bottoms up!]] Now the best part, enjoying your product! :HD's Drinks forum: [https://homedistiller.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=47 Drinks and Drinking] :Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Liquor Liquor Portal] =Archive of the Previous HD Content= :The old version of HD has been archived as of 8/22/19. :The PDF Archive of books and other articles is available here: https://homedistiller.org/pdf/ [[Category:Bibliography]] [[Category:Calculators]] [[Category:Equations]] [[Category:Equipment]] [[Category:Fermentation]] [[Category:Glossary]] [[Category:How-To]] [[Category:Mashing]] [[Category:Recipes]] [[Category:Spirits]] [[Category:Yeast]] nt1ptd4ua5d6rw8vdp8z97h89h01wtp