The G Dropper Discussion

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Re: The G Dropper Discussion

Postby Maritsio2016 » Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:21 pm

being new to distilling I've used my first batch of tpw through the air still did strawberry, cherry, and kiwifruit. after 4 days they are spectacular and OMG the kiwi fruit is absolutely off tap!!
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Re: The G Dropper Discussion

Postby woodduck » Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:24 pm

Great to hear you having so good results, this is a real winner this recipe :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: The G Dropper Discussion

Postby Redux » Thu Dec 08, 2016 5:12 pm

how long does this stuff keep? should i refrigerate if im looking at longer storage?


tis the season... but it dosent last long....
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Re: The G Dropper Discussion

Postby TasSpirits » Thu Dec 08, 2016 5:16 pm

I've got some Loganberry G dropper that's about 9 months old and its still good, just stored on the shelf in the shed :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: The G Dropper Discussion

Postby Redux » Thu Dec 08, 2016 5:23 pm

TasSpirits wrote:I've got some Loganberry G dropper that's about 9 months old and its still good, just stored on the shelf in the shed :handgestures-thumbupleft:



cheers Tas! :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: The G Dropper Discussion

Postby TasSpirits » Thu Dec 08, 2016 5:28 pm

Redux wrote:
TasSpirits wrote:I've got some Loganberry G dropper that's about 9 months old and its still good, just stored on the shelf in the shed :handgestures-thumbupleft:



cheers Tas! :handgestures-thumbupleft:


Forgot to add I started with 92%, ended up around 30-35% :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: The G Dropper Discussion

Postby Redux » Fri Dec 09, 2016 3:44 pm

how are you folks filtering these brews?

the "bits" dont affect taste but dont look as good in the bottle....

heres a raspberry i did a while back...


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Re: The G Dropper Discussion

Postby TasSpirits » Fri Dec 09, 2016 4:18 pm

Redux wrote:how are you folks filtering these brews?

the "bits" dont affect taste but dont look as good in the bottle....

heres a raspberry i did a while back...


fruit bits.jpg

I put mine through a really fine strainer, then muslin. :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: The G Dropper Discussion

Postby EziTasting » Fri Dec 09, 2016 4:58 pm

We've tried coffee filters which cost like $5 for 10 filters... ;-)
Once they ran out we tried paper towel. We were shocked that they were better than the coffee filters!! And a shed-loads cheaper!!
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Re: The G Dropper Discussion

Postby Redux » Fri Dec 09, 2016 6:05 pm

EziTasting wrote:We've tried coffee filters which cost like $5 for 10 filters... ;-)
Once they ran out we tried paper towel. We were shocked that they were better than the coffee filters!! And a shed-loads cheaper!!


dagnabbit id forgotten bout paper towels!

ill try them next.
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Re: The G Dropper Discussion

Postby Lowie » Thu Mar 09, 2017 5:28 pm

HI All,
I started off with 60%, added sugar along the way, etc. When I stuck the alcometer in the finished (strained) product it read 0%. I'm thinking WTF it's definitely got an alcohol smell about it? Any ideas?
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Re: The G Dropper Discussion

Postby Redux » Thu Mar 09, 2017 5:58 pm

Lowie wrote:HI All,
I started off with 60%, added sugar along the way, etc. When I stuck the alcometer in the finished (strained) product it read 0%. I'm thinking WTF it's definitely got an alcohol smell about it? Any ideas?


by adding sugar and stuff youve changed the sg so your alc meter wont read..
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Re: The G Dropper Discussion

Postby Doubleuj » Thu Mar 09, 2017 6:07 pm

Redux wrote:
Lowie wrote:HI All,
I started off with 60%, added sugar along the way, etc. When I stuck the alcometer in the finished (strained) product it read 0%. I'm thinking WTF it's definitely got an alcohol smell about it? Any ideas?


by adding sugar and stuff youve changed the sg so your alc meter wont read..

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I've just done this batch for the first time, found a similar thing. I just used the calculator to work it out that I had 1L of 65% and wanted it around 30% :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: The G Dropper Discussion

Postby Redux » Thu Mar 09, 2017 6:12 pm

Doubleuj wrote: :text-+1:
I've just done this batch for the first time, found a similar thing. I just used the calculator to work it out that I had 1L of 65% and wanted it around 30% :handgestures-thumbupleft:


thats how i do mine... known volume and abv at start for a known volume at the end... i aim for 40%abv at the finish, 700ml final product per mason jar of fruit.

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Re: The G Dropper Discussion

Postby Lowie » Thu Mar 09, 2017 6:16 pm

Cheers fellas. I guess the abv reading will be dicated by the g dropping or not :laughing-rolling:
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Re: The G Dropper Discussion

Postby teitan » Wed Jul 12, 2017 4:35 pm

Hi guys,
I've been giving this recipe a shot while I wait for my still to arrived. Used 45% vodka, drained off the vodka from the strawberries then covered with sugar. Problem since is that there has been a steady build up for undissolved sugar at the bottom. Topped up 3 times does that mean it is now spent? Heavy shaking and stirring doesn't seem to help it disolve either. Thanks.
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Re: The G Dropper Discussion

Postby bayshine » Fri Jul 14, 2017 11:35 am

teitan wrote:Hi guys,
I've been giving this recipe a shot while I wait for my still to arrived. Used 45% vodka, drained off the vodka from the strawberries then covered with sugar. Problem since is that there has been a steady build up for undissolved sugar at the bottom. Topped up 3 times does that mean it is now spent? Heavy shaking and stirring doesn't seem to help it disolve either. Thanks.

Sounds like it's spent mate, I usually start at 60% as higher ang may help to dissolve sugars, just strain and eat all leftovers with ice cream :)) :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: The G Dropper Discussion

Postby Dogfish » Fri Jul 14, 2017 12:14 pm

I know its known as "Panty Dropper", but what does "G Dropper" stand for? :oops:
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Re: The G Dropper Discussion

Postby wynnum1 » Fri Jul 14, 2017 1:09 pm

G string
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Re: The G Dropper Discussion

Postby Woodsy71 » Thu Aug 03, 2017 8:10 pm

OK, it's Strawberry season and I can pick up a metric fucktonne of strawbs for bugger all :teasing-tease:

My question to fellow members is, having smashed the G Dropper for the last few seasons, does anyone have any other booze related recipes for strawberries?

I'd love to hear them

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