http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/ A discussion and information sharing list for new distillers. Especially suited to people new to home distilling of alcohol. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:04:12 GMT Paul Smith http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37303 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37303 Saw a small doco piece on Landline today featuring Lark, but not limited to Lark distillery.....   Landline 22/11/09 http://www.abc.net.au/iview/#/view/473413 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:34:27 GMT gnikomson2000 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37302 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37302 ... Mate, You can put up any links to relevant procedures you like here. We aren't prejudiced. Slainte! regards Harry Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:32:17 GMT Simon http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37301 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37301 You probably could do with some DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) it's like viagra for yeast really.. Different yeasts can bring different flavour profiles. Many Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:35:51 GMT j0hnr0bb0 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37300 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37300 Hi Group look for a silicone to seal my lid on my boiler ,i'm based in the UK Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:33:42 GMT j0hnr0bb0 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37299 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37299 Hi Group I'm looking to make some rum ! I've got 3KG Dark Brown soft sugar , ( Plus loads of white sugar) 1000g Treacle yes i'm based in UK (cane molasses) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:33:21 GMT j0hnr0bb0 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37298 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37298 HI group again look for the best way/ Cheapest !!! to clean up my vodka now i've looked at the Z and EZ filters in uk at £51 :( !!! plus around £4 for the Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:32:02 GMT scapegoataddress http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37297 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37297 Hi im only new to this and still have much to learn before I try and make my own still and produce alcohol. I have been looking at the Nixon Stone head design Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:47:04 GMT wal http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37296 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37296 Hi there, I saw this on ABC Online and thought you might be interested: Shackleton's whisky still on ice Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:43:58 GMT waljaco http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37295 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37295 Fruit brandies or eaux-de-vie are usually 45%-50%abv to retain volatile flavors. Not usually oaked except for calvados. wal Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:14:42 GMT Paul Smith http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37294 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37294 I dilute my pear brandy to ~40%abv (varies a bit batch to batch depending on flavour), but before dilution I give it a month on well charred oak (10g/l) at Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:21:19 GMT vodkaman1976 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37293 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37293 I ran the mixture on sunday night through my pot still single distillation. I threw out 200ml as foreshots and collected in 300ml increments in mason jars.It Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:23:03 GMT KM Services http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37292 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37292 Yeah Mate..nothing like a well aged scotch on the rocks..yum. Maybe I should zip down top Christchurch and stowaway on the ship ! Ken Mc _____ From: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:13:17 GMT jamesonbeam1 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37291 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37291 Hey Ken, are you in on this??? JB. Drilling for Scotch whiskey on frozen continent [Antarctica's ice loss helps offset global warming: study] Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:24:20 GMT jamesonbeam1 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37290 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37290 Great Mad, Now a few things... First, I usually just let mine ferment out till it start clearing - about 4 days to ferment and 2 days to clear. Or, you can Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:07:18 GMT jazzdoren2k3 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37289 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_distillers/message/37289 Alright Jim -- I followed your instructions to a "T" and now have some happily fermenting sweet mash. Once I distill it, what filtration processes do you