Thread: Making your own alcohol

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Anyone here made their own booze besides beer? I know quite a few people who like to brew their own beer. Anyone make their own like Whiskey or vodka?

Beer, Wine & Mead, but no spirits. Operating a still is illegal around here...

Although one of my old roomates used to get some killer moonshine from his grandad!

Friend sent me this video a few days ago. I've brewed my own beer, might try this with apple cider:

diy, liquor, moonshine — DIY Liquor: Distill Your Own Alcohol — Systm — Revision3

my grandparents make red currant schnapps which is pretty good

I've made a different version of Kvass with Apple Cider... turns out really good, and depending on how long you let it ferment, about 5% alcohol.

Originally Posted by Josh M

Anyone make their own like Whiskey or vodka?

University minor in Chemistry: how to survive a 9 hour lab? 80% pure alcohol in he lab, TA was in on the deal, the prof never showed his face in the lab...

Originally Posted by CrazyRuskie

I've made a different version of Kvass with Apple Cider... turns out really good, and depending on how long you let it ferment, about 5% alcohol.

Ah, that reminds me of another one: purchase 40 gallon keg of cider from local pressing plant. Let sit in the autumn sun. Let freeze during the winter. Insert tap, drain off "Apple Jack". No idea how strong it was, but it packed a real good punch...

Originally Posted by Bacchus

University minor in Chemistry: how to survive a 9 hour lab? 80% pure alcohol in he lab, TA was in on the deal, the prof never showed his face in the lab...

Ok, so how do we do it without blowing something up?

Originally Posted by Josh M

Ok, so how do we do it without blowing something up?

It helps to have access to a lab grade condensers and vent hoods. But the main issue is that you don't use an open flame for the heat source, use what's known as a heating mantle: Heating Mantles

Originally Posted by Bacchus

It helps to have access to a lab grade condensers and vent hoods. But the main issue is that you don't use an open flame for the heat source, use what's known as a heating mantle: Heating Mantles

Second thought, how bout u just make me some and I'll drink it?