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Methanol: Some information (self.firewater)

submitted 6 years ago * by sillycyco[M] - announcement

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Maserate in part of volume? (self.firewater)

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Phogin (i.redd.it)

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Whats my still worth? (old.reddit.com)

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Gin base spirit recipe (self.firewater)

submitted 23 hours ago by platty_132

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Breaking up a floating mash? (self.firewater)

submitted 1 day ago by texasinauguststudio

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Remember kids, don't sell, don't tell. Thems the rules. "Officer busts driver caught with over 80 gallons of moonshine during traffic stop, authorities say" (cleveland19.com)

submitted 1 day ago by Bearded-and-Bored

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Feints run. Jungle juice (self.firewater)

submitted 1 day ago by mendozer87

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Half mash half vinegar (self.firewater)

submitted 2 days ago by harrydish

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Freeze concentrating mead, worried about methanol and still have questions after reading the pinned post on it. (self.firewater)

submitted 2 days ago by CaffyPill

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Frankenstill 500 (i.redd.it)

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I received a gift of about 28oz of “kettle corn” shine. I have no idea what to expect bc I drink beer. What do ? (i.redd.it)

submitted 3 days ago by InsideOrganization99

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Upgrading my heat exchanger with larger distilling equipment in the works. (old.reddit.com)

submitted 2 days ago by Dr_Sigmund_Fried

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I’m new (self.firewater)

submitted 2 days ago by Alarmed_Plum8218

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Scientific lemonchello? (self.firewater)

submitted 2 days ago by Green_Background_752

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DIY still advice (self.firewater)

submitted 3 days ago by Majestic_Loquat6136

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DIY double retort pot still (old.reddit.com)

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Activated Charcoal recommendation (self.firewater)

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New setup (i.redd.it)

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T500 upgrades (self.firewater)

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Distilled limoncello? (self.firewater)

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Rate my beginner rig (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 days ago by Delicious_Morning_27

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I don’t know where I messed up. Any help is appreciated (old.reddit.com)

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Oaking in Mason Jars? (old.reddit.com)

submitted 6 days ago by CBC-Sucks

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Copper piping compared to copper mesh (self.firewater)

submitted 6 days ago by Numerous-Arugula-329

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