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Lol. I've looked at home distillation a couple of times, but until I move or my country repeals it's draconian totalitarian tax laws regarding distillation I'll either stick to making beers, meads, and wines, or take up my distillation in secret out in the woods. :) Not trying to run a shine op...

Thanks. I used Jack Keller's recipe, sort of. Cloves and Cinnamon for the spices. I thought I had planned this out pretty well for a spur of the moment decision. Obviously not. lol. Oh well, live and learn. I knew I'd lose some of the apple flavor, but like most newbies, I want to make a...

I wanted it strong. I had three strains in the fridge, Montrachet, Pasteur Champagne and Pasteur Red. I chose the Red because of the three it has the most tolerance for alcohol. Is there something wrong with wanting it over 14%? Like I said, I'm new. Everyone: Thanks for the advice. I can...

I am putting together a spiced apple wine for my first. I wanted it strong, but to finish sweet. Currently my SG is 1.12, and I'm using Pasteur Red yeast, which is tolerant up to 16% abv from what I've read. If I'm not mistaken, a SG of 1.12 will put me at a potential alcohol of 16.3%, so if...