Hello from Far East Australia

[nickT]

Hi There, I am a newbie distiller from Christchurch, FEA. Currently gathering the gear I need to get going properly, bit of a bummer that 3 years ago I sold all my AG brewing gear and now having to buy some of that back. (But I must say, compared to 15-odd years ago when I was building a brewery in the garage, there is so much clever pre-made kit available these days at good prices, I can't believe how easy it is to get fitted out!) Given my AG brewing background I am heading in the AG direction for distilling as well. Currently have a T500 reflux on a Grainfather, but am going to upgrade the column to a Boka as I like the idea of the slightly easier LM system. Initially keen to get to a good quality outcome for gin, but as I look into this further, a whole lot of other options are looking very interesting too. Too much to do, too little time....

[BigRig]

A big hello from far north christchurch (Brisbane)

Sounds like you are well on your way and would have a wealth of AG knowledge to be shared.

[The Stig]

Welcome Nick , love the far East AU thing , made laugh :laughing-rolling:

[Wellsy]

Welcome Nick
Having done AG beers on 15 year old gear, I am sure you will find the modern stuff a pleasure to work with.

[Roo]

Hi There, I am a newbie distiller from Christchurch, FEA. Currently gathering the gear I need to get going properly, bit of a bummer that 3 years ago I sold all my AG brewing gear and now having to buy some of that back. (But I must say, compared to 15-odd years ago when I was building a brewery in the garage, there is so much clever pre-made kit available these days at good prices, I can't believe how easy it is to get fitted out!) Given my AG brewing background I am heading in the AG direction for distilling as well. Currently have a T500 reflux on a Grainfather, but am going to upgrade the column to a Boka as I like the idea of the slightly easier LM system. Initially keen to get to a good quality outcome for gin, but as I look into this further, a whole lot of other options are looking very interesting too. Too much to do, too little time....

Sounds like we might be on a similar path, experienced with all-grain brewing and hoping to leverage that to make great gin (and vodka for maceration etc) and then expand from there.