nnorman32 Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Hello Any one used a Home Brew Online Moonshine Pack ? Amazon are selling a 5 Litre Spirit Kit for under £30, I was thinking could you use this for a base for bramble vodka? Spirit would end up around 21% or so the blurb says... Cheers in advance for your thoughts. N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 I have used a couple of the Solomon Grundy kits from local,homebrew shop baically you add loads of your own sugar to water, boil it up, add yeast, leave, add some carbon to clear it when i did it I used to add the 'flavourings' like southern comfort, rum etc it was ok but not great i prefer buying the spirit and pimping it up as it's almost guaranteed results i suppose at £30 it may be worth a punt. What do you get for your £30? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Danger-Mouse Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Aren't you going to end up with something closer to bramble wine than bramble vodka? If your starting spirit is 21% ABV then it's going to end up losing quite a few % when you add fruit and sugar. I've never tested the ABV of my sloe gin but I start with a 37.5% ABV spirit and from the taste and effects once it's completed I'd guess it's only around 20%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Get a proper still and make some real strong stuff then add your fruit of choice, add water to bring to where you want the alcohol content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 17 minutes ago, figgy said: Get a proper still and make some real strong stuff then add your fruit of choice, add water to bring to where you want the alcohol content. Is that legal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 (edited) So long as it's for your own consumption Yes. Lads I worked with one made his own whiskey with a reflux still with the copper top added to a turbo 500 then bought himself some small oak barrels to age it in, spent a few Bob on ports and sherry to age the barrels with. Other just made the base sprits and added whatever flavours he liked. Edited October 20, 2019 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redogi73 Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 Sorry but no it's not legal without a license, even for personal use. I'm not saying authorities would be that interested but it is illegal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnorman32 Posted October 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Cheers for the thoughts, will probably stick with the tried and tested method.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, redogi73 said: Sorry but no it's not legal without a license, even for personal use. I'm not saying authorities would be that interested but it is illegal. Bit like making your own bio diesel. Edited October 22, 2019 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 I've done the kits in the past and they basically use turbo yeast to ferment as high as possible, but that tops out at 21%ish - I suppose you could do the brewdog thing and freeze distil - Put it in the freezer (in plastic) and once frozen take out to defrost and the first thaw will be alcohol with frozen water left behind (Works great with supermarket beer!!). To use as a base spirit for proper drinks it's a waste of time, but as a base for a punch/sangria type thing they work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper682 Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Buy some grain spirit from masters of malt. 70% Got some to use as base for apple pie shine and limoncello. Jasper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 On 21/10/2019 at 00:15, figgy said: So long as it's for your own consumption Yes. Lads I worked with one made his own whiskey with a reflux still with the copper top added to a turbo 500 then bought himself some small oak barrels to age it in, spent a few Bob on ports and sherry to age the barrels with. Other just made the base sprits and added whatever flavours he liked. Its a bit more complicated running a still than first meets the eye. There are some toxins that have to be removed and discarded, called the fusil liquids. On the other hand, there are a lot of stills available and books on the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Heads hearts and tails. Known in Scotland as the angels share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hafod Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 On 21/10/2019 at 00:15, figgy said: So long as it's for your own consumption Yes. Lads I worked with one made his own whiskey with a reflux still with the copper top added to a turbo 500 then bought himself some small oak barrels to age it in, spent a few Bob on ports and sherry to age the barrels with. Other just made the base sprits and added whatever flavours he liked. Lol fair play tread carefully my friend tread very carefully indeed hmrc loves a martyr lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 The lad who bought the barrels contacted the authorities to check if he had to pay duty on what he made. He said they told him for his own use and he was ok. He was that straight laced wouldn't even bring some for us to taste. The other lad no longer makes it but used to make some rocket fuel with bailey flavouring. Started at 90 ISH pure alcohol then added a little water and flavours, used to add this mix to cream to drink. T500 water purification system I think they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgsontour Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 On 04/12/2019 at 22:28, jasper682 said: Buy some grain spirit from masters of malt. 70% Got some to use as base for apple pie shine and limoncello. Jasper. Won't that make you blind at that strength? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper682 Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) Well probably. Cut it with sugar water, for the limoncello. Cider, apple juice and cinnamon sticks and brown sugar for the shine. 👍 Bring it down to around 35% Jasper. Edited August 31, 2020 by jasper682 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hafod Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) On 20/10/2019 at 23:39, oowee said: Is that legal? Umm no lol 100 % noooooooo read the hmrc statement on it Its only legal in new zealand as far as I'm aware to distill spirits at home for personal consumption That would be a custom man's wet dream if they caught you here in the uk belive me lol Edited September 28, 2020 by hafod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 You also need a licence to make sloe gin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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