What a learning curve

by **bennybackyard** » Sun Aug 19, 2012 4:56 pm

Hi everyone,
I was introduced to distilling by a friend. I have done two batches to date using his store bought still.
We did produce a neutral spirit but there was something not quite right and thanks to all of you and this forum I now know that there are many ways to make a better spirit.
I am looking forward to my first Tomato Paste wash and the possibility of building a reflux/pot still myself. I don't have the tools at hand so I may pay someone to help me with that.
Did I mention I was in Perth WA. ;-)
Anyways thanks everyone I will continue reading, learning and will ask questions when it goes over my head (Some things have already).
Peace
Ben

by **grumpthehermit** » Sun Aug 19, 2012 5:06 pm

Welcome !!!

Sounds like you are well on your way. The tomato paste wash is a winner you won't be sorry you tried it.

Just give it plenty of time to clear before you run it.

Have fun.

Cheers
GTH

by **Frank** » Sun Aug 19, 2012 5:36 pm

welcome and peace to you Mr Backyard
and I hope you continue to learn heaps here....

TPW is a good way to provide a wash for neutral....so is a reflux still.
Take your time mate, work out what you want to drink and the rest will become clear over time for sure.

by **Kimbo** » Sun Aug 19, 2012 6:50 pm

G'day Ben,
welcome to the forum dude :handgestures-thumbupleft:

by **zwagerman9** » Sun Aug 19, 2012 8:50 pm

Welcome aboard!
Begin the addiction.
Rae

by **BackyardBrewer** » Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:00 pm

TPW & a reflux still... That's my world right there!

by **NotBenStiller** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 10:42 am

... but it's an interesting and fun learning curve :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Welcome - another perth dude

by **bennybackyard** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 10:18 pm

Hi Grump, Frank, Kimbo, Zwager, BB & NBS

Thanks Guys :handgestures-thumbupleft: