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Hi from ACT
by MitchACT » Sun Feb 02, 2020 12:09 pm
Hi all. Mitch from the ACT. I used to homebrew back in the early 2000s and I've begun an appreciation for whiskey drinking, so I thought I'd do some research into the making of whiskey. It's fascinating! So I'll probably lurk around and soak up knowledge before dipping into the whiskey making pool.
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Re: Hi from ACT
by dans.brew » Sun Feb 02, 2020 1:13 pm
Welcome Mitch... and happy reading, some great threads on here about making whiskey! :handgestures-thumbupleft:
Was your homebrewing experience making beers or spirits?
Was your homebrewing experience making beers or spirits?
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Re: Hi from ACT
by MitchACT » Sun Feb 02, 2020 1:52 pm
My previous homebrew was all about the beer. Never progressed past LME, but it was a lot of fun. I only got into drinking spirits about 18 months ago, but I'm making up for lost time.
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Re: Hi from ACT
by Professor Green » Sun Feb 02, 2020 3:57 pm
Welcome to AD Mitch.
There's a lot of information throughout the site on making whisky/whiskey. Take your time with your research and feel free to ask questions if you can't find answers for anything. The advanced search link at the top right of the page is the best of the 3 search options for finding answers.
Things to consider whilst you do your research are: what kind of budget you have, off-the-shelf or DIY, how much room you have to do your stilling in (consider area and ceiling height), how much time you can devote to stilling, and also if you just want to make whiskies/brown spirits or if you think you might want to make vodka or gin etc as well. These will all have a bearing on what type of still you'll need.
Cheers,
Prof. Green.
There's a lot of information throughout the site on making whisky/whiskey. Take your time with your research and feel free to ask questions if you can't find answers for anything. The advanced search link at the top right of the page is the best of the 3 search options for finding answers.
Things to consider whilst you do your research are: what kind of budget you have, off-the-shelf or DIY, how much room you have to do your stilling in (consider area and ceiling height), how much time you can devote to stilling, and also if you just want to make whiskies/brown spirits or if you think you might want to make vodka or gin etc as well. These will all have a bearing on what type of still you'll need.
Cheers,
Prof. Green.
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Re: Hi from ACT
by woodduck » Mon Feb 03, 2020 6:01 am
Welcome to the forum :greetings-waveyellow:
You've made a great move by researching before getting a still. It will ensure you get exactly what you need :handgestures-thumbupleft:
You've made a great move by researching before getting a still. It will ensure you get exactly what you need :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: Hi from ACT
by db1979 » Mon Feb 03, 2020 5:26 pm
Welcome mate, enjoy the forum :greetings-waveyellow:
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Re: Hi from ACT
by Docjango » Tue Feb 04, 2020 5:55 am
Welcome Mitch,
You have done the wise thing by coming here first. I made the expensive mistake by going to the HBS and spending a crap load of money on stuff that didn't make what I wanted to make. After months of frustration I found this mob who have set me on the right path to distilling glory.
Cheers :handgestures-thumbupleft:
You have done the wise thing by coming here first. I made the expensive mistake by going to the HBS and spending a crap load of money on stuff that didn't make what I wanted to make. After months of frustration I found this mob who have set me on the right path to distilling glory.
Cheers :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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