Making cuts as a beginner can be quite intimidating. With the potential of collecting methanol in your jars, it can be frustrating to try to understand when to make cuts, considering every home distiller has its own technique for making cuts. To make cuts, it’s best to use labeled collecting jars and blend afterward. Use{…}
A cooling management still is 1 of 3 different methods for the control of reflux within a distillation column. These include cooling management (CM), liquid management (LM), and vapor management (VM). In this article, we’re going to explain how they work and if they are the best topology for your distilling needs. What is a cooling management still? A cooling{…}
Vevor is a brand of small alcohol stills that’s popular on Aliexpress and Amazon. They have about 16 different units in their range, each with slightly different functions, capacities or hardware. They also sell them in a variety of different sizes and with different accessories The purpose of this article is to unpack all this{…}
Making gin is easy and fun. You have a myriad of botanicals and techniques at your disposal to whip a spirit of your liking, and you’ll always have a bottle ready to serve your guests when entertaining. To make gin, you’ll need a neutral spirit (vodka), botanicals, and a pot still. You can either macerate{…}
The type of amylase used varies depending on the purpose they’re supposed to serve. While some grains, like malted barley, tend to have enough enzymatic power to convert their own starch and that of adjuncts to fermentable sugars, some grains you use only have starches suited to add flavor to the fermented drink. When you{…}
There are instances where you would employ the use of pectic enzymes, and one of those is when you’re distilling or brewing fruit-based spirits. Though some home brewers are on the fence about whether or not to use it – citing that a hazy look is nothing to concern yourself about, knowing you can achieve{…}
You’ve probably heard of freezing alcohol and want to find out why that happens. Or, you’ve just had this phenomenon happen to you and want to find out why your alcohol froze. Alcohol freezer due to the low alcohol content (ABV) of your drink, and the temperature of your freezer. Alcohol is made of ethanol{…}
A lot of people are familiar with Aperol, mostly because of the famous Aperol spritz. As to what it’s made from remains a mystery. Aperol is a liqueur made from a combination of oranges, herbs, and roots. The oranges are responsible for the zesty taste you get from the first sip, and the herbs and{…}
Sometimes you just want a good glass of your favorite alcohol after a long day or week. And the last thing you need is to be told you need special equipment to brew your drink. Luckily for you, there are various kinds of alcohol you can make with a few store-bought ingredients and equipment you{…}
Nothing oozes more pleasure than being able to craft your own whiskey. You can play around with different grains and techniques to produce a top-shelf drop you and your friends will be proud of. But, making whiskey from scratch can seem complicated – especially if you’ve never dipped your toes in distilling alcohol. This is{…}
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