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[nmjaxx9]

Originally Posted by BlackZeda

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.

[Rooster89]

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

[ChrisSlicks]

Originally Posted by Rooster89

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by fillyv

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]

Originally Posted by 6MT

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]

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.

[BlackZeda]

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

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]

Originally Posted by BlackZeda

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]

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

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]

Originally Posted by BlackZeda

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]

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





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

[ChrisSlicks]

Originally Posted by edub370

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.