the Ultimate Guide to Making Your Own Vodka, Whiskey, Rum, Brandy, Moonshine, and More.
First Statement of Responsibility
Rick Morris
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2014
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
(178 pages)
SERIES
Series Title
Joy of Ser.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Intro; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Dedication; Introduction; What is distillation?; Is home distilling legal?; Part 1: Understanding the Process; 1. Yeast; Nutrition; Stress on the Yeast; Yeast Storage; Effects of Yeast on Flavor; Types of Yeast; 2. Fermentation; Yeast Life Cycle; Fermentation Equipment; How to Use a Hydrometer; How to Use an Alcoholmeter; Other Supplies for Fermentation; Sugar Fermentation; Non-Sugar Fermentation; Alternate Mashing Method; 3. Types of Distillation; The Evolution of Distilling; Distillation Methods; Types of Distillers; To Buy or Build?; 4. Distilling Safety First!Heating Your Distiller; Pot Distilling; Your First Distillation; 5. Filtering Your Spirits; Why We Filter Spirits; What is activated carbon?; Alcohol Filtration; 6. Aging and Flavoring; Adding the Finishing Touch; Aging in Barrels; Barrel Alternatives; At what proof should your spirit be aged?; Flavoring; A Final Note; Part 2: Distill at Home; 7. Recipes; Vodka; Whiskey and Moonshine; Rum; Brandy; Schnapps; Liqueurs; 8. Drink Recipes; Part 3: Resources; Frequently Asked Questions; Problems/Solutions; Calculations; Common Setup Methods; Record-Keeping Log; Glossary; Index
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Make your own brew at home! The Joy of Home Distilling is a complete guide for beginner and intermediate distillers. Readers will learn about every facet of distilling, from yeast styles and nutritional requirements to the different methods of distillation and equipment, and post-distillation processes. Author Rick Morris, who has been selling distillation equipment for years, even includes his own recipes for different types of spirits and drink recipes. By learning not just how to distill, but also what is happening at each step and why it is needed, readers will be armed with the informatio.