Citrus in the boiler

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Citrus in the boiler

Postby Dyno » Sat Apr 01, 2017 2:13 pm

I'm thinking of trying to put a little citrus flavour into my wheat vodka on the spirit run. Would adding some peel from lemon carry over into the spirit? The vodka is Ace ( well, I'm happy with it ) slight grain aftertaste an a little dry. Wanted to rev it up a notch but dunno if it will work . Can anyone give me some advice ?? Cheers fellas
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Re: Citrus in the boiler

Postby Professor Green » Sat Apr 01, 2017 2:38 pm

Try making a tincture with lemon zest then adding neutral to dilute the flavour toy your taste.

There's a brilliant post here some by the doctor that explains the art of tincture making.

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Re: Citrus in the boiler

Postby Dyno » Sat Apr 01, 2017 2:52 pm

Thanks Prof Green..ill have a hunt around a bit more. From memory I do recall something from the Doc. Still keen to hear from others if they've done it.
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Re: Citrus in the boiler

Postby Mrs Mac » Sat Apr 01, 2017 7:01 pm

Hi Dyno,

You would be better using lemon pulp in your wash for a flavour carry over.
There is a receipe in the tried n proven for a lemon vodka.

Using peel would only work if used in the vapour path but in saying that the peel would give you a bitter taste.


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Re: Citrus in the boiler

Postby Dyno » Sat Apr 01, 2017 7:10 pm

Mrs Mac wrote:Hi Dyno,

You would be better using lemon pulp in your wash for a flavour carry over.
There is a receipe in the tried n proven for a lemon vodka.

Using peel would only work if used in the vapour path but in saying that the peel would give you a bitter taste.


Cheers
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Thanks for the reply Mrs M..that makes more sense. In all honesty I was rushing out just before I posted that an shud of looked a bit better. I was going to run it tmw morn but will hang off till I've read a bit more.
Im a bit hyped about brewing something I can drink without having to have many months of aging...lol..cheers
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Re: Citrus in the boiler

Postby Dig Brinker » Sat Apr 01, 2017 8:01 pm

I haven't used plain citrus but it carries over well with other botanicals through a gin basket. Could you place one near the top of your pot?
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