bluc wrote:Good start switching to tpw :handgestures-thumbupleft: i would recomend a simple pot still head and soak botanicals for gin. Will be bolder flavour but safer then running the reflux with gin attachment..
Check out the pelican pot.
If you want to buy have a talk to andrew from 5star he has a 2" and a 4:(2" prob more suited to turbo boiler.) :handgestures-thumbupleft:
Carol wrote:Hi
Welcome to the forum
Lots of fun and lots to learn.
I have a FSD 2" boka and pot ( there is a thread on this in reflux stills).
I have been playing around with gin using Zymurgy Bob's gin extract to control the ""ginniness"and this works well for me.
Which pink gin does your wife like? It seems that there are different flavours with pink gin. I have some Gordons and the dominant flavour seems to be hibiscus. I was able to create a similar flavour with a cold brew fruit tea and gin extract.
At the moment I have raspberry, blueberry and cherry infusions on the go, ready to turn into gin later.
I also make fruit liqueurs and a variety of Baileys style cream liqueurs that your wife might also enjoy.
Cheers
Carol
Professor Green wrote:Welcome to AD Matt.
Cheers,
Prof. Green.
Lowie wrote:G'day Matt and welcome.
The T500 as it is will get you off to a good start. I had its predecessor for years. Run a vinegar wash first, then use the turbo wash to clean your still. That's all its good for. TPW will see you right. :handgestures-thumbupleft:
Tesla101 wrote:Hi Matt, welcome to AD. Bendigo is a nice place, just up the road from me :)
Before you fire up the T500 be sure to read "Running a T500, the Proper Way" in the Newbies Corner. In fact I'd suggest reading all the threads there first. Especially "Kiwistiller's Novice Guide to Cuts and Fractions".
I've been running a T500 for about 6 months and I'm now putting out a pretty good drop. Been learning how to make gin by "distilling on the herbs" and it's turning out pretty good, but you will need a pot still attachment and a power controller to do that.
I also use my neutral to make a cold brewed coffee liqueur, which is so bloody nice it's hard keeping up with my wife's demand.
Biggest tip I can give you with the T500 is don't run it too hot, or you'll warp the plastic bits at the top - so ignore the instructions it came with to "distill water".
Oh and don't forget to give you fermenter and still a good wash after having that Turbo crap in it.
dans.brew wrote:Welcome Matt! :greetings-waveyellow:
Mwil08 wrote:Also I am not sure where I should post this or who would be best person/admin to let know, but I received my T500 kit last week and the kit no longer comes supplied with the distilling conditioner.
I have read a few posts either on here or on Facebook (I can't remember which one) that saw some "newbies" having issues that may have been caused due to foaming.
I think it would be good to remind those who may have recently purchased the T500 to ensure they have the distilling conditioner for safety reasons!
Cheers :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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