 Rank: Newbie Groups: Registered
Joined: 11/3/2009(UTC)
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"I've been on the EasyStill for the last year and just upgraded to an Essential Extractor from Brewhaus and am getting a wonderful 150-170 proof runs. While I am absolutely thrilled (I was only managing 70-80 proof in the EasyStill), I need to figure out how to get this down to a manageable proof so my friends don't kill themselves! I do grain whiskey with aging. So I am wondering if anyone has a suggestion about whether I should water it down after it come out of the still or if I should wait until after it is aged and then water it down as a whole or wait and let people water it down to taste.
I love having this problem but want to make sure I don't lose a batch figuring this out.
Thanks!"
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 Rank: Junior Member Groups: Registered
Joined: 8/14/2009(UTC)
Posts: 92
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"I proof it before aging ??? Works for me !
popapina"
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 Rank: Senior Member Groups: Registered, Moderator
Joined: 7/25/2009(UTC)
Posts: 2,209
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add equal amounts of water to reduce the ABV by 50%
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Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Registered
Joined: 9/27/2007(UTC)
Posts: 168
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I proof mine down to 140 to 150 proof before aging. I read that it helps leech out all the flavors and colors better. After about a month or two, I delute to 90 proof and add some cherries, rasiens and apricots, let that sit for another month. But that's just me, there are a lot of different ways and styles.
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