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A Distiller's Christmas List

Postby Seagull » Wed Oct 12, 2016 3:29 am

It's that time of the year that friends and family ask that question 'What would you like for Christmas?'

Not always an easy question to answer on the spot.

So I thought maybe we could have a list of suggestions of nice things to own that compliment this hobby of ours.

It doesn't have to be expensive stuff, maybe something you wouldn't normally buy, or something a little more extravagant than the basic optional you'd normally justify buying yourself.

I'll start with a very inexpensive idea at £4.99 but you might normally make do with a 99p version instead. It's my lovely Kilner stainless steel funnel with filter:


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Re: A Distiller's Christmas List

Postby Curmudgeon » Wed Oct 12, 2016 3:49 am

I'm not sure if it has the filter, but just in case anyone thinks a fiver is a bit steep for your present ... https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0056HV812/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AWXNW7LA288EQ
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Re: A Distiller's Christmas List

Postby Seagull » Wed Oct 12, 2016 3:52 am

I think that's the jar funnel Curmudgeon.

I use one for my chutneys. Great for filling jars but too wide for bottles.
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Re: A Distiller's Christmas List

Postby Curmudgeon » Wed Oct 12, 2016 3:55 am

I do need a metal funnel. I currently use a plastic one and hope it' OK a bit like food that has been on the floor for less than 5 seconds
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Re: A Distiller's Christmas List

Postby Icefever » Wed Oct 12, 2016 5:24 am

What about gift vouchers from brew shops on the web ??
That way you can add to the voucher for whatever you want.
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Re: A Distiller's Christmas List

Postby Mash » Wed Oct 12, 2016 6:08 am

Refractometers and IR thermometers are now about £15 on ebay.
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Re: A Distiller's Christmas List

Postby Diverch » Wed Oct 12, 2016 3:53 pm

I would like the bits to build a power controller
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Re: A Distiller's Christmas List

Postby Seagull » Wed Oct 12, 2016 4:22 pm

I've asked for a selection of distilling dominos
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Re: A Distiller's Christmas List

Postby packapoo » Wed Oct 12, 2016 6:41 pm

Diverch wrote:I would like the bits to build a power controller


'Scuse me?

Aren't these the things that can be picked up @ around 2.35 any unit of currency on Fleabay? ???
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Re: A Distiller's Christmas List

Postby Diverch » Wed Oct 12, 2016 8:48 pm

Yes but if SWMBO buys them for me it gives me an exscuse to hide in the brew room playing with them....
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Re: A Distiller's Christmas List

Postby packapoo » Wed Oct 12, 2016 10:23 pm

Ahh. Okay. Up here for thinking.... :)
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Re: A Distiller's Christmas List

Postby Easydrinker » Thu Oct 13, 2016 4:03 am

You have me feeling like a Grinch here.
Shut up already.

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Re: A Distiller's Christmas List

Postby gaza the instructor » Thu Oct 13, 2016 5:37 am

Aaaah!! The Christmas Phoenix rises from
the ashes. Tis bright and feisty early
this year.
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Re: A Distiller's Christmas List

Postby Icefever » Thu Oct 13, 2016 6:49 am

Ba humbug. ..... :-X
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