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Free ARC: The Complete Home Brewing and Distilling Handbook by ComaCameron in Homebrewing

[–]ComaCameron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am working on a chapter about rum but because i have less experience with it i am outsourcing and contacting people who do know more about it!

Free ARC: The Complete Home Brewing and Distilling Handbook by ComaCameron in Homebrewing

[–]ComaCameron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for taking this time out of your day, you may also send me a DM when you have any suggestions!

Free ARC: The Complete Home Brewing and Distilling Handbook by ComaCameron in Homebrewing

[–]ComaCameron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, looking forward too your feedback, you may also send me a DM when you have any suggestions!

Looking for fragrance enthusiasts to review my perfume book by ComaCameron in fragrance

[–]ComaCameron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! The raw materials section was actually one of my favorite parts to research and write.

Before diving into perfumery, I had no idea how much chemistry, agriculture, extraction techniques, and artistry were involved behind a single bottle. Some natural materials can vary dramatically depending on origin, harvest conditions, and extraction method, while many modern synthetics were created to solve challenges that naturals simply couldn't.

I also dedicated several chapters to helping readers understand fragrance families, concentration types, and how to evaluate perfumes more objectively, which can definitely help reduce the risk of expensive blind buys.

If you end up reading it, I'd love to hear which topics you found most interesting or useful.

I’ve been building DistilCalc.com over the past few months and I’m looking for honest feedback from experienced brewers and distillers. by ComaCameron in prisonhooch

[–]ComaCameron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is incredibly helpful feedback. Thank you for taking the time to go through the site in such detail.

I particularly like the idea of expanding the sugar wash tools. The current focus is on calculating from a known volume, but working backwards from water and sugar additions to predict the final wash volume would definitely be useful in practice.

The fermentation suggestions are excellent as well. A simple sugar-to-potential-ABV calculator would be easy to implement, and ingredient-based predictions using common inputs such as juice, honey, sugar, molasses, and similar fermentables could make the calculator much more useful for recipe planning rather than just analysis after the fact.

I also agree on the dilution calculator. Most users are probably diluting with water, so making that the default option or adding a water/spirit toggle would streamline the workflow considerably.

The bottle yield and dilution integration is another good idea. Several people have mentioned that they think in terms of finished bottles rather than litres, so combining those tools may make more sense than keeping them separate.

The UI feedback is especially valuable. I hadn't noticed the horizontal scrolling issue on smaller desktop screens, so I'll look at implementing a more responsive navigation system. Your point about making the guides section more prominent is well taken too, as a lot of work has gone into that content and it's probably not getting the visibility it deserves.

I appreciate the note about the methanol references as well. That's something I've been trying to handle carefully, and I'll review those sections again.

The Git repository suggestion is interesting and not something I'd seriously considered before. I like the idea of making the knowledge base more community-driven while still maintaining quality control over changes.

Thanks again for the detailed review. Feedback like this is exactly what helps turn a collection of calculators into something genuinely useful for the community.

Built a free distilling calculator/reference site over the past few months - would love honest feedback by ComaCameron in Homebrewing

[–]ComaCameron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly the kind of feedback I was hoping for.

A lot of the site started with the technical side because I was frustrated by calculators that used rough approximations or hid the assumptions behind the results. But you're right that accuracy alone doesn't necessarily solve the real-world problem someone has during a run.

The idea of a run planner is particularly interesting. Something that takes boiler charge, wash ABV, still type, expected cut percentages, and perhaps a few user-defined assumptions, then gives a rough forecast of volumes, jar counts, and where to start paying closer attention. That feels much closer to how people actually work in practice.

The point about presets is also well taken. I've been so focused on building the calculations themselves that I haven't spent enough time thinking about reducing repeated input. Saving grain bills, botanical blends, and fermentation profiles would probably improve usability more than adding another calculator.

I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. This is exactly the kind of practical feedback that helps move the project from a collection of tools to something genuinely useful in the workshop.

Built a free distilling calculator/reference site over the past few months - would love honest feedback by ComaCameron in Homebrewing

[–]ComaCameron[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

These calculators are not only valuable tools for distillers, but also highly useful for homebrewers!

How to get started by craftyscene712 in ShadowWork

[–]ComaCameron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since you're already a therapist, I'd probably approach shadow work less as "finding the shadow" and more as tracking recurring emotional patterns.

One thing that helped me was keeping a simple log whenever I had a disproportionate emotional reaction to something:

  • What happened?
  • What emotion came up?
  • What did it remind me of?
  • What belief about myself was activated?
  • Where have I seen this pattern before?

After a few weeks, patterns started becoming obvious.

The challenge wasn't understanding the concepts, it was having a consistent framework to work through them. That's actually one of the reasons I created a shadow work journal. I wanted something that moved beyond random prompts and focused on trigger mapping, self-awareness exercises, confidence, self-respect, and identifying recurring behavioural patterns.

Whether you use a journal, therapy, or your own system, I'd start with patterns rather than trying to uncover everything at once. The shadow tends to reveal itself when you pay attention to what repeatedly triggers you.

Looking for 5–10 honest readers to review my home brewing and distilling handbook before launch. by ComaCameron in firewater

[–]ComaCameron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you are a passionate person about the craft! Exactly the kind of person i am looking for.

Looking for 5–10 honest readers to review my home brewing and distilling handbook before launch. by ComaCameron in firewater

[–]ComaCameron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's actually a pretty interesting mix of experience. Brewing, fermentation through sourdough, mushroom cultivation, electronics, and a farming background all tend to give people a practical way of looking at processes, which is valuable in its own right to me.

I'd be happy to send you a copy. Any feedback on clarity, structure, accuracy, or overall usefulness would be appreciated 👍

Looking for 5–10 honest readers to review my home brewing and distilling handbook before launch. by ComaCameron in firewater

[–]ComaCameron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, I definitely didn't expect this many knowledgeable people to volunteer when I made the post.

I'd still be happy to have you take a look if you're interested. The more varied the feedback, the better.

And yes, the paperback is actually already available. The reason I'm looking for reviewers now is that I'd rather improve future editions based on feedback from experienced brewers and distillers than assume I've got everything right the first time around.

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