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Re: Glycerin

2016-10-21T06:06:36+00:00

Curmudgeon wrote:
Haven't tried in wine yet.

I've used it in wine for years....like already been said it adds mouthfeel.

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Fri Oct 21, 2016 6:06 am

Re: Glycerin

2016-10-21T02:19:41+00:00

I buy similar stuff to Robert from ebay and a bottle will last ages, but a tiny bottle from a supermarket baking section for a quid or so will let you experiment with it.

1 teaspoon to a gallon of anything nice will sweeten it and give it a rounder, fuller feeling on the tongue. For one bottle you want the tiniest amount.

I've started using it in ciders too. Haven't tried in wine yet.

Statistics: Posted by Curmudgeon — Fri Oct 21, 2016 2:19 am

Re: Glycerin

2016-10-01T23:25:51+00:00

The Kosher cake stuff that I bought on amazon, by the litre was as thick as Granny's rice pudding.
You may be surprised to learn that ethanol is a great dilutent (Feck the spell checker) for ecigs.
Been there, worn the T shirt.
Now nicotine and Ecig free.
I still own Fecked lungs.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sat Oct 01, 2016 11:25 pm

Re: Glycerin

2016-10-01T08:17:21+00:00

Yes.
The stuff you buy online is significantly thicker than the cake making stuff in the supermarket.

This stuff is the best. Comes in various quantities. Dilute for Ecig

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301746604099

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sat Oct 01, 2016 8:17 am

Re: Glycerin

2016-10-01T08:10:13+00:00

Is the glycerin you use in wine making the same stuff as used in e-cigs?

Might sound a dumb question, I assume it is but I've never used it.

Statistics: Posted by Anavrin — Sat Oct 01, 2016 8:10 am

Re: Glycerin

2016-10-01T06:47:10+00:00

Oooo everyday a school day. Thanks

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sat Oct 01, 2016 6:47 am

Re: Glycerin

2016-09-30T23:07:58+00:00

A considered alternative to Glycerine, has long been Maple syrup.
It can add great things to a spirit.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Fri Sep 30, 2016 11:07 pm

Re: Glycerin

2016-09-30T21:50:27+00:00

Think it's 1tsp per gallon. You can overdue it.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Fri Sep 30, 2016 9:50 pm

Re: Glycerin

2016-09-30T18:58:12+00:00

How much is a good amount, or it it more about taste. Looking at adding some to a liger of neutral I've got on oak dominoes.

Thanks
Diverch

Statistics: Posted by Diverch — Fri Sep 30, 2016 6:58 pm

Re: Glycerin

2015-09-03T17:42:45+00:00

Best used in eFags :-)

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Thu Sep 03, 2015 5:42 pm

Re: Glycerin

2015-09-03T17:42:07+00:00

Robert, I am with you on this one, tried it - not keen.

It does have a slight sweetening effect (not fermentable) and much more than 1 teaspoon per gallon is too much for me.

I ruined some of Rum Johns splendid syrup rum with this and think it will have to go back in the still.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Thu Sep 03, 2015 5:42 pm

Re: Glycerin

2015-09-03T10:01:24+00:00

I have some that I got in the job lot with my T500 but I don't think I'm that experienced yet...so unless a recipe explicitly calls for it, I'll probably leave it in the bits box.

Statistics: Posted by mikew41 — Thu Sep 03, 2015 10:01 am

Re: Glycerin

2015-09-03T08:06:34+00:00

I've played a bit with the Still Spirits Whisky kit - all the suggested recipes in it use large amounts of glycerin. Far too much for my taste - when I mess with it now, I use about a quarter of what they recommend..

Statistics: Posted by hampk — Thu Sep 03, 2015 8:06 am

Re: Glycerin

2015-09-03T00:05:57+00:00

chill wrote:
Gives it a thicker mouth-feel.

Yarp.
Until you try it you won't know,and then is it actually worth the botheration?
Myself,I'm coming down on
the side of the don't do it side of the fence.
But maybe you have to try it.
Personal preference/taste.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Thu Sep 03, 2015 12:05 am

Re: Glycerin

2015-09-02T15:40:52+00:00

Yup +1 with Chill...I use a little in wine making..

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Wed Sep 02, 2015 3:40 pm