WoodyD40 from Melbourne

[BigRig]

Try them all if you want, Im not a fan the TPW, I can still taste that little funk from the tomatoes no matter what i did to it.

if it tastes better than turbo wash - then its already a winner :laughing-rolling:

But in all seriousness - I am thinking that it would be good to experiment with all the tried and true recipes on this forum, so i can make my own value judgements on cost/v/taste etc.
I greatly appreciate everyone's opinions, sometimes it pays to 'have a go' and also have fun doing it.

Thing to remember with the tried and proven, they are there because they are repeatable, are proven, work well for noobs. BUT they dont consider what you like and your tastes. Once you get a bit of expereience dont be scared to experiment, just be safe and share / question here if in doubt.

For instance, I do an AG recipe that suits me, friends and family and is super delish straight or with a mixer. I grabbed one of the t&p recipes and tweaked it to my liking.

I also have a limoncello recipe which is different (and i think better) than the t&p recipe which i have made 100s of times with my (sicilian) father in law.

This hobby is fun and you get to drink your creations and mistakes.

[Professor Green]

Q. should i try doing a Tomatoe past wash? or just stick with WBAB ?

It's all down to personal preference. I find the WBAB makes for a much better mouth feel whereas other people here are very happy with the results they get from TPW. Given how cheap and easy it is to make, you could knock a batch out, compare the results and decide which one you like best. Teddy's FFV also gets a good rap and may be worth a go too.

[WoodyD40]

Q. should i try doing a Tomatoe past wash? or just stick with WBAB ?

It's all down to personal preference. I find the WBAB makes for a much better mouth feel whereas other people here are very happy with the results they get from TPW. Given how cheap and easy it is to make, you could knock a batch out, compare the results and decide which one you like best. Teddy's FFV also gets a good rap and may be worth a go too.

Hello Professor Green
I have a 60 litre WBAB and a 30 litre TPW fermenting right now. I'll probably run the TPW early next week, and wait for the WBAB for next weekend to run through the still. Keen to see if I can notice much of a difference. I have been really happy with my first two 60 litre WBAB's so far, but setting up the TPW was very much easier and less mess as well.

[WoodyD40]

Here is my fist attempt at uploading images to the site. Still and work bench (12v fridge under the bench)

[WoodyD40]

The other wall has my main work bench, with overhead cupboards (new from bunnings), this is where I have the fermenters set up - and as you can see, i have two running at the moment wrapped in beach towels and heating belts on temp controllers.
The 60 litre fermenter has WBAB, and the 30 litre has TPW as an experiment for taste testing.

[WoodyD40]

And just for fun - here is the Air Still where i'm actually running an Odin's easy Gin.

[WoodyD40]

I also have a limoncello recipe which is different (and i think better) than the t&p recipe which i have made 100s of times with my (sicilian) father in law.

Have a neighbour with a lemon tree, and I've just stolen about 2 dozen off the tree.
I'll be running a 26 or 27 litre TPW on Friday, and hope to use some of that for Linomcello (from T+P recipe as I don't have any others to try)

:happy-partydance:

[harold01]

Woody
mind sharing the recipe, plenty of interest here

[WoodyD40]

Woody
mind sharing the recipe, plenty of interest here

Took me ages to find it initially - so, here is a link and a copy of the text. :handgestures-thumbupleft:
I copy the recipes to clipboard, past into notepad (strips any formatting), copy to clipboard, then past into WORD - then save the file on my PC. :-B

https://aussiedistiller.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=6220&hilit=limoncello

Limoncello
Post by Brigand » Mon May 02, 2011 12:17 pm

1 Litre Neutral 80%-95%
14 Lemons
1kg Sugar
1 Litre Water

1) Using a potato peeler remove the rind from the lemons - trying not to take any white part
2) Put the rind into the neutral for 7-10 days
3) Dissolve sugar in the water (you will need to heat the water to dissolve)
4) Strain the neutral into the sugar solution and mix
5) Allow to cool and bottle

This will make about 2250ml
I've given this to some seasoned limoncello drinkers and they have said its really good
I personally found it a little too sweet / syrupy so will make it again with less sugar
Forgot to mention I keep mine in the freezer. Some also keep their glasses in the freezer too.

[The Stig]

Try cutting the sugar down.
Chipboy has been kind enough to bring some of the limoncello around for taste testing and we both agreed that the sugar needed to be cut back.
Me , being sugar free (added sugar) it was way too sweet and it needed to below 50% to be “nice” and drinkable , the standard sugar was just way to syrupy for my taste
But that’s the joy of this whole thing , what I like isn’t necessarily what you would like and visa versa
I always tell new comers to make what you like and to hell with everybody else , but you’ll soon find that everybody will enjoy a cheap trick :laughing-rolling: :happy-partydance: :music-deathmetal:

[WoodyD40]

Try cutting the sugar down.
Chipboy has been kind enough to bring some of the limoncello around for taste testing and we both agreed that the sugar needed to be cut back.
Me , being sugar free (added sugar) it was way too sweet and it needed to below 50% to be “nice” and drinkable , the standard sugar was just way to syrupy for my taste
But that’s the joy of this whole thing , what I like isn’t necessarily what you would like and visa versa
I always tell new comers to make what you like and to hell with everybody else , but you’ll soon find that everybody will enjoy a cheap trick :laughing-rolling: :happy-partydance: :music-deathmetal:

Advise will be heeded ... cut sugar down to half.
thanks Captain Stig
:teasing-tease:

[WoodyD40]

Try cutting the sugar down.
:laughing-rolling: :happy-partydance: :music-deathmetal:

That is good advice though, Less Sugar.
I made up some Malibu (using cordials) and the instructions has add X amount of sugar to the mixture.
When i first tasted it, it overpowered the coconut flavoring. YUK

It did settle after about 1 week. (still a bit sweet for me)

Next time I make that one up, i will use much less sugar.

[The Stig]

That is good advice though, Less Sugar.

See, not everything I say is pure sales BS
Oh and i just sent you an email :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[WoodyD40]

That is good advice though, Less Sugar.

See, not everything I say is pure sales BS
Oh and i just sent you an email :handgestures-thumbupleft:

I have noticed mail in my inbox ... but i'm eagerly looking forward to the Aust Post mail arriving ... :drool: :teasing-tease:
Thanks for your very prompt service and spending time on the phone yesterday. :dance: