Ozumoz66
Well-Known Member
Sugar is cheap and produces a consistent amount of ethanol with minimal cleanup. Very few essences get used here anymore as my consumption is negligible. We can't get any ethanol above 76%abv, which is ok for green dragon and stinging nettle tinctures, but for QWET I prefer the 94%abv. Plus for about $20 one can make a gallon.Wouldn't it be easier to just find someone willing to ship agave at that point, if you're willing to go through the trouble of brewing and finding an essence that tastes right with your mixture? I have no idea about any of it, really. Never dabbled in liquor making. I feel like I would end up owning a burned down house if I did
There is no danger with the Turbo 500 as it uses electricity and not an open flame to heat the mash. Cold water flow control for the condenser is the trickiest part of the entire operation.
Or one could filter the mash @20%abv and add juice and carbonated water to make coolers/iced tea/apple pie, etc. With the cost of alcohol being 83% tax here, I can't believe more don't run a still or make home brew.