Still Smarter

That time of year is here, where we all drop hints about a new toy or new bit of kit.

What's yours?

Already got my pressy before the prices go up.
Stainless fermenter and chiller unit.
If I had thought it through, I could have saved a bit more with a Black Friday offer on the chiller

Ele.

I want a lifetime supply of Malteasers.
failing that free T&L in 5Kg bags.
My next project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1fQ_3WB6FE

gaza the instructor wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 4:43 pm I want a lifetime supply of Malteasers.
failing that free T&L in 5Kg bags.
My next project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1fQ_3WB6FE

Interesting Video. I would probably consider the "Not from Concentrate" from Lidl as mentioned on this very forum. (it made a reasonable / drinkable wine)
Also perhaps would do the woodchips at a higher ABV too.
Other than that, it sounds about par for course.

@Gazza, keep us posted if you do this.

Ele.

One of mine has arrived today.

A presentation pack of "ketchup". Except bollocks to tomato, this has a chipotle ketchup, a sprout ketchup and a cranberry ketchup.

All from "the sauce shop" (Google applies)...........

After a disastrous business trip to that London last week, where my rucksack was stolen by a bastard, a new iPad is on my list.

gaza the instructor wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 4:43 pm I want a lifetime supply of Malteasers.
failing that free T&L in 5Kg bags.
My next project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1fQ_3WB6FE

Cracking video. Raisins on the gin basket. Doh. Brilliant idea.

I think this ought to another thread. Anyone else having a go?

Moss wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:37 pm After a disastrous business trip to that London last week, where my rucksack was stolen by a bastard, a new iPad is on my list.

Ouch that's gotta hurt.

Elecrafter wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 5:13 pm

gaza the instructor wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 4:43 pm I want a lifetime supply of Malteasers.
failing that free T&L in 5Kg bags.
My next project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1fQ_3WB6FE

Interesting Video. I would probably consider the "Not from Concentrate" from Lidl as mentioned on this very forum. (it made a reasonable / drinkable wine)
Also perhaps would do the woodchips at a higher ABV too.
Other than that, it sounds about par for course.

@Gazza, keep us posted if you do this.

Ele.

I agree with thoughts on not from concentrate, but four litres of this was £5 and total cost £11ish, so if it does make three bottles
of drinkable at under £4 a go it will be good.
Also final age and conditioning adding chopped raisins and a little grape juice.

Also wanted to mention, two other vids by different bods using exact same recipe, but
for a few minor details. That makes me think this might be okay.
This is the last on the list for me, because grapes and juice so costly in the UK.

A stainless steel wand with air stone and a 20L/min aeration pump. So I can further better my spirit production.

And some batteries for my SS digital temp gauge on my Reflux Still.

And 20+ bottles of the SS Dry Gin Essence
And 10+ bottles of the SS ElderflowbGin Essence.
And 5+ box's of the SS Tennessee Bourbon Essence.

And 500g fresh Juniper Berries.
And 100g fresh coriander seeds
And 50g orris root.

And a new SS Gin Profile Kit, with refills.

Does any one need my address for postage?

I assumed it was 4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey.

Hagred, my old old friend. You know me so well.

Santa has come early to Chessington, trying to miss the drug dealers Black Friday Sale!!
1x Ron Zacapa XO Rum
1xDepford Dockyard Pussers Rum
1x 12 year old Guyana Rum
1x Gazza Cachaça 6 year old
1x Gazza Choc and Vanilla 4 Year old.
One other which is not fair to list Black Tot The Last Consignment.

Is RZ xo worth the dosh,..... Oh yeeeh with a lump NICE!!
12 yrs very clpse
My Cachaça .... very close to 12 years and very proud
But, The winner of Xmas quality Rum for Sex maniacs is..........
Black Tot at £800 a go , so there.

Forgot to add, all washed gown with a bottle of Portuguese route 6 red, way to go , night night.

Is time a reasonable request for Santa?!

Do you mean like a 28 hour clock or "3 score and a lot more"?

Mash wrote: Sun Nov 27, 2022 6:35 am "3 score and a lot more"?

That'll do for us two, having both passed the post,

gaza the instructor wrote: Tue Nov 22, 2022 4:43 pm My next project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1fQ_3WB6FE

That does look ok, well worth the cost, we're off shopping Sat.

Ice.

I want three score and ten for my eldest daughter. She is suffering with cancer.

He. God, will have to explain that when we meet..

I would swop any of my remaining years with her. Now. This instance. I doubt he has a justification.

Yes. That is top of my list.

If this message escapes our planet, the either sorrounding us, and reaches the decision maker. Good. Let's have the conversation, I do not question your existence, just your motivation.

We have had quite a year of it. First my wife had breast cancer and then our daughter in law. She was on chemo for most of the year, until they operated lay week.

If its any consolation I don't think the DM (decision maker) had anything to do with it. Instead, my view is the human race hasn't looked after its home very well and is now paying the price.

Live, laugh and love the moment you are in.

Mash, I will add your family to my prayers.

My eldest daughter, approx 36 years old, with two little boys, 9 and 11 years old has stage 4 bowel cancer. She has been in Basingstoke hospital for 5 weeks, with her mum, my wife staying with her. After the mother of surgeries, 14 hours, 4 teams working to give her a life, she hopefully with my wife will be home for Christmas.

I pray every night. The Gin keeps the black dog away. There is always hope and a reason to look to the future.

I do not question there is a God, just his decisions and motivation.

I wish your family will pervade and survive as mine are.

I received the afore mentioned (several posts back) list.

I am now experimenting with aeration. My wife is also practicing 'princess pops' her own aeration system too much rich food yesterday......bring it on.

I have improved my aeration process. Currently trialling this "air washing" theory...

Spirit run*
Dilute (key change)
Aerate
Run again*
Done.

*Always SHUTDOWN (collect nothing ) after 30%on the refractometer.

Tends to make a lovely smooth sweet spirit.
Applies to TPW in AS. Stripped however you choose.

My youngest daughter also included this in my Crimble stocking. Bless her, I am still not admitting to have produced more raspberry Gin.!

This was on my Presents list. Trouble is, I got it for my Son and not for me!
A Forged Stainless Steel Viking Pizza Axe.
Truly Epic quality, but not cheap either.

Watch out as there are tons of Fakes and Scams out there.
The true source is:
https://ravenforge.com/
Ele.