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Red__Zed 01-15-2012 10:57 PM

In on delicious thread

nmjaxx9 01-15-2012 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda (Post 1491959)
Yeah, blended Scotch is pretty good. I was going on a camping trip and made a last minute liquor run wanting to get some Glenfiddich. They were out of the 12 year stuff, so I opted for the 18 year...nectar of the gods! For a single malt it was extremely smooth suprisingly.

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Rooster89 01-15-2012 11:25 PM

I wish it wasn't illegal to make hard alcohol...i would definitely try my hand at scotch!

ChrisSlicks 01-16-2012 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rooster89 (Post 1492011)
I wish it wasn't illegal to make hard alcohol...i would definitely try my hand at scotch!

Apparently there is a loophole that allows you to produce it as fuel in small quantities, still need a license though. The process for making Scotch is exactly the same as the process for making beer, just adds the extra step of distillation at the end. Given the expense and the yield it is still far cheaper just to buy it ready made :)

fillyv 01-16-2012 11:55 AM

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This is one tasty beer. Check out the beergeeknation review on youtube if your interested. They gave it an A. It's a very bold beer. If you like Red Ipa check this out!

6MT 01-16-2012 12:03 PM

My favorite (lately) has been a really hoppy IPA. I just got back from England and you can probably guess my favorite beers are ales. I really like the session IPA's (low in alcohol but very big on taste).

Now trying to find that flavor in Canada is difficult ... but fun trying!

nmjaxx9 01-17-2012 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by fillyv (Post 1492515)
This is one tasty beer. Check out the beergeeknation review on youtube if your interested. They gave it an A. It's a very bold beer. If you like Red Ipa check this out!

Def gotta try this one!

Alchemy 01-17-2012 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 6MT (Post 1492524)
My favorite (lately) has been a really hoppy IPA. I just got back from England and you can probably guess my favorite beers are ales. I really like the session IPA's (low in alcohol but very big on taste).

Now trying to find that flavor in Canada is difficult ... but fun trying!

MMMM, I used to be super into IPA's. Nowadays they tend to give me a headache unfortunately. Two of my all time favs though are Victory Hop Devil and Troegs Nugget Nectar. Both are heavenly.

'10Anamoly 01-17-2012 07:01 AM

Homebrewing woohoo! I have a Bavarian Pumpkin Wheat in the primary fermenter right now. Should be ready in about three weeks. Made a tasty English Style Bitter and have 6 bottles left in the fridge. :tup:

BlackZeda 01-17-2012 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks (Post 1492213)
Apparently there is a loophole that allows you to produce it as fuel in small quantities, still need a license though. The process for making Scotch is exactly the same as the process for making beer, just adds the extra step of distillation at the end. Given the expense and the yield it is still far cheaper just to buy it ready made :)

Talk about delayed gratification...the three years of aging that you would have to wait would be torture! I guess you could drink a lot of off-the-shelf whisky during that time.

Another reason why I need to get a house with a basement...

ChrisSlicks 01-17-2012 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda (Post 1493934)
Talk about delayed gratification...the three years of aging that you would have to wait would be torture! I guess you could drink a lot of off-the-shelf whisky during that time.

Another reason why I need to get a house with a basement...

I've heard of people aging it just a few weeks (6-8) but I have to think that would taste pretty harsh. I would guess the minimum age to be 6-8 months before it would be pleasantly drinkable. The aging process beyond that is much slower and more subtle supposedly.

BlackZeda 01-17-2012 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks (Post 1494416)
I've heard of people aging it just a few weeks (6-8) but I have to think that would taste pretty harsh. I would guess the minimum age to be 6-8 months before it would be pleasantly drinkable. The aging process beyond that is much slower and more subtle supposedly.

I have also heard that some of the best scotch is aged in used bourbon or American whiskey casks. One thing I do know is that I have had some moonshine that was extremely harsh...kinda tasted like gasoline. But it was outside a NASCAR race so I suppose it was in the "spirit" of the event :)

ChrisSlicks 01-17-2012 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda (Post 1494493)
I have also heard that some of the best scotch is aged in used bourbon or American whiskey casks. One thing I do know is that I have had some moonshine that was extremely harsh...kinda tasted like gasoline. But it was outside a NASCAR race so I suppose it was in the "spirit" of the event :)

Moonshine is harsh because they make it to 175-190 proof, seriously potent. Not much consideration is given to flavor, just high yield.

Yes Scotch almost always uses used barrels because they are cheaper and plentiful. Because Bourbon requires new barrels by law there are a lot of them available so many do get sent to Scotland, although they also use a lot of French wine barrels as well.

Here's some recipes for you (moonshine is on the second page). Homebrewers will notice the similarity to making beer.
Home Distillation of Alcohol (Homemade Alcohol to Drink)

edub370 01-18-2012 08:20 AM

anyone on here brew their own stuff?

i just finished my first pale ale. currently is bottle conditioning. got a blonde ale in the works right now

http://www.the370z.com/members/edub3...w-pale-ale.jpg



favorite off-the shelf brews would be anything from boulevard (tank 7, 6th glass, etc..). how big is boulevard beer outside of kc?

ChrisSlicks 01-18-2012 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370 (Post 1495734)
favorite off-the shelf brews would be anything from boulevard (tank 7, 6th glass, etc..). how big is boulevard beer outside of kc?

The Tank 7 4-pack's just showed up in Boston area shops so I guess they are expanding a little bit. First time I've seen anything of theirs outside of the KC region.


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