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NE Vic

PostPosted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 3:31 pm
by Chocko6969
OK I'll start, in NE Vic, currently getting great results (from all reports as I don't drink much Gin). All vapour infused method and playing with recipes.
Also trying to keep one bottle of each batch I do so I can compare in 6-12 months, just to see if ageing does have as much an effect as people say.

Any others in Vic that might like to catch up for a chat?

Chocko.

Re: NE Vic

PostPosted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 4:32 pm
by Clickeral
Im in SE Vic always happy to meet and compare notes

I also brew beer

Re: NE Vic

PostPosted: Wed Sep 18, 2019 1:41 pm
by Ned
Chocko6969 wrote:OK I'll start, in NE Vic, currently getting great results (from all reports as I don't drink much Gin). All vapour infused method and playing with recipes.
Also trying to keep one bottle of each batch I do so I can compare in 6-12 months, just to see if ageing does have as much an effect as people say.

Any others in Vic that might like to catch up for a chat?

Chocko.

I am North Central Victoria on the Murray. Also a Brewer. Would be great to organise a chat, as I am looking at trying my hand at making gin :cool:

Re: NE Vic

PostPosted: Wed Sep 18, 2019 7:20 pm
by MaKa
I am in Melbourne. I have been playing mostly with macerated gins, however, I recently purchased a carter head and I have been working on some ideas to bring more vapour infused gins.

On a side note, has anyone played with tonka beans? I am noticing this more in gins and I am interested giving a gin with this a go when I can find some.

Re: NE Vic

PostPosted: Wed Sep 18, 2019 8:50 pm
by Chocko6969
MaKa wrote:I am in Melbourne. I have been playing mostly with macerated gins, however, I recently purchased a carter head and I have been working on some ideas to bring more vapour infused gins.

On a side note, has anyone played with tonka beans? I am noticing this more in gins and I am interested giving a gin with this a go when I can find some.


Not heard of them but they do sound very interesting, especially considering too much can kill you... :scared-eek: Herbies have them, and they also give an idea on quantity to use in place of Vanilla bean.

Chocko

Re: NE Vic

PostPosted: Thu Sep 19, 2019 7:06 pm
by MaKa
You made me do a bit of research on them now. I see what you are saying about them being toxic, but probably not on the quantity that I would use :)

I didn't realise how expensive they are. i was hoping to find them in a brick and mortar store, such as Terra Madre or the Essential Ingredient.

Re: NE Vic

PostPosted: Sat Sep 21, 2019 9:44 am
by benner
Bison grass has the same poison Coumarin contained in tonka beans.The tincture of bison grass found in żubrówka Polish vodka to give it's unique taste.
I read somewhere it could have been on this forum ?? 6 fresh blades cut into 13 mm pieces does the trick. It has blood thinning properties so be aware.