Arismac wrote:These may be what you are looking for. I find them very useful.
https://aussiedistiller.com.au/viewtopi ... 24&t=12459
scythe wrote:I know what you are thinking of doing, I've seen the episode as well.
Keep in mind that the only metals to be used in a still are copper and stainless.
Mason jar lids are neither.
Also know that the seals that are in the lids are fine for water, what the show is actually distilling, but probably not High %ABV alcohol.
Just use a gin basket or thumper to add extra flavour.
The show also stores alcohol in plastic which is another no-no.
woodduck wrote:I agree with scythe 100%. Bad idea and I wouldn't do it. I recommend you look at other ways of doing it.
EziTasting wrote:G'Day Snibbo,
are these used for infusions or to compound 'brown' spirit flavours?
It looks interesting, but I am not certain I see the sense in that set up. Guess the only way to find out is for you to have a go and tell us... but for me, it doesn't make a lot of sense, apologies for seemingly torpedoing your idea/enthusiasm.
None of these should stop you trying this avenue if you are determined!
Just be sure that there may be easier ways to achieve the same result as the picture shown that are potential more cost effective and give you a better end result. I always ask myself - "Why aren't the big boys doing it this way?" and by that I am referring to professional AND boutique Distillers!
Things to consider - can those glasses handle the heat/pressure especially suspended from their lid (pretty sure that is not their intended method of containment).
If you are going that way, be sure to start a fresh thread and include the build and subsequent runs - you never know they may have stumbled onto something we have missed...
Good luck.
Doubleuj wrote:Unfortunately to me it looks like a wildly American wank factor.
Doubleuj wrote:Hey snibbo, I feel that your convinced by this Facebook group and not much that we can tell you will convince you otherwise, but I hope you do follow your own common sense. That last photo, the one with 10 different “thumpers”, can you really tell me what that would achieve?
Unfortunately to me it looks like a wildly American wank factor.
Bullrout wrote:so are mason jars no good for aging?
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