Stevia as a fixative
Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2022 1:10 pm
Hi all, I hope its OK to start a new thread on this topic. I found it mentioned in a few very old threads, but this seems important enough to warrant its own dedicated thread?
The concept of a "fixative" is new to me as a beginner, but I'm glad I discovered it early on. Would be a shame going to the trouble to carefully produce, flavour and age it, only to be disappointed in a few years because the flavour is muddy.
For any other beginners reading, here is the jist of it: Adding a fixative to flavoured spirits helps preserve the flavour. If anyone feels like adding a more detailed description, please do!
For those already using Stevia as a fixative, do you know the minimum amount per litre to achieve the fixative effects (not worried about sweetening)? I see pure Stevia is quite expensive, so I don't want to use more than necessary.
Keen to hear more experiences, advice, processes etc when it comes to fixatives. :handgestures-thumbupleft:
The concept of a "fixative" is new to me as a beginner, but I'm glad I discovered it early on. Would be a shame going to the trouble to carefully produce, flavour and age it, only to be disappointed in a few years because the flavour is muddy.
For any other beginners reading, here is the jist of it: Adding a fixative to flavoured spirits helps preserve the flavour. If anyone feels like adding a more detailed description, please do!
For those already using Stevia as a fixative, do you know the minimum amount per litre to achieve the fixative effects (not worried about sweetening)? I see pure Stevia is quite expensive, so I don't want to use more than necessary.
Keen to hear more experiences, advice, processes etc when it comes to fixatives. :handgestures-thumbupleft: