Big Eaze's Triple Infused Peach Brandy

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  • Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
  • Big Eaze shows us how to make his triple infused #PeachBrandy. #moonshine #philbillymoonshine #bigeaze #still #copper #diy #howto #homemade #shinetok #shine #kegstill
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  • @unclejessiephilippinesadve7050
    @unclejessiephilippinesadve7050 26 дней назад +1

    Looks good 😊

  • @donnieallen5639
    @donnieallen5639 2 года назад +28

    I appreciate you taking the time to show step by step.

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 2 года назад +2

      I appreciate you watching!!!!!

    • @drumminsonlive9199
      @drumminsonlive9199 Год назад +1

      I’ve got all my ingredients together and I’m fixing to make your peach brandy recipe in a 5 gallon batch and I’ll run it on a cheap ass Chinese pot still. It will be my first attempt at making any distilled alcohol and I can’t wait to run it I’ll let you know in a couple of weeks how it went. Thanks Brother

  • @TimothyHigdonHiggs
    @TimothyHigdonHiggs 29 дней назад +1

    great coach!!! thx!

  • @ShaunPanzer
    @ShaunPanzer Месяц назад +1

    So awesome ! Wish I had a snort of your finish !

  • @wokeness420
    @wokeness420 Год назад +7

    Very impressive. I would love to try this triple infused peach brandy!

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 Год назад +1

      Come see me at the 2024 hillbilly Jam

    • @banjiegirl2001
      @banjiegirl2001 Год назад +2

      ​@@bigeaze5711date, time, place of Hillbilly Jam??? 😊 please

  • @widgets76
    @widgets76 2 года назад +19

    Added to favourites! thanks for taking the time to show the full recipe and the run 👍

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 2 года назад +2

      Thanks for taking the time to watch my video

  • @Robie1canobie
    @Robie1canobie 7 месяцев назад +3

    You are the coolest outlaw I’ve ever had the pleasure to have watched. Thank you very much. Your welcome to stay at my place if your ever in northern cali.

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 7 месяцев назад

      I bet it’s beautiful there

    • @KettleCreekDistillery
      @KettleCreekDistillery 4 месяца назад +1

      Hes legal so he isnt an outlaw.

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 4 месяца назад

      @@KettleCreekDistillery who’s legal???

  • @PaulJones-bo8gt
    @PaulJones-bo8gt Год назад +3

    Perfect video man you example everything in full detail.

  • @Master.Daddy.Wicked
    @Master.Daddy.Wicked Год назад +2

    This Appalachian appreciates your master class. Well done Sir and Thank you!

  • @420brewer
    @420brewer 11 месяцев назад +1

    Goood work 👍 fellow brewer!! 😎

  • @gungho6798
    @gungho6798 11 месяцев назад +1

    Dang Earl . Now that’s a good video .

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching

  • @TheChefmike66
    @TheChefmike66 Год назад +2

    This definitely made me want to try it! Thanks for the good information and inspiration.

  • @rw9495
    @rw9495 11 месяцев назад +3

    Store bought liquor in thumper isn't something I would have thought about, great idea!

  • @johnfairchild3421
    @johnfairchild3421 2 года назад +2

    You made a Awesome still. Congratulations

  • @BeardedBored
    @BeardedBored 2 года назад +14

    Your thumper shooter is really cool:-)

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 2 года назад +6

      Thank you, it worked really well.

  • @richardsmith9872
    @richardsmith9872 2 года назад +2

    That is a real nice set up amigo!

  • @hddm3
    @hddm3 Год назад +1

    Awsome still and process. Wish I could taste it. Cheers

  • @gunterwolfgangweighold1457
    @gunterwolfgangweighold1457 Год назад +6

    Danke fur das Hochladen sehr intresant

  • @douglaswilt5978
    @douglaswilt5978 3 месяца назад +1

    Love your art

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you for watching

  • @Ddance633
    @Ddance633 2 года назад +5

    Nice set up love the infuser

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 2 года назад

      Thanks for watching I was really impressed with the difference it made

  • @richg9639
    @richg9639 Год назад +1

    Outstanding job Brother. CHEERS !!

  • @kevinhoban4416
    @kevinhoban4416 Год назад +1

    It's good to see you back George sure did miss you and your videos you do an amazing job

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 Год назад

      I ain’t George you must’ve got me mixed up with barley and hops I’m glad he’s back too

    • @kevinhoban4416
      @kevinhoban4416 Год назад +1

      Sorry about that big easy I must have been watching you and George at the same time and got you mixed up but I like your videos too especially that peach I've did that a couple of times and boy is over good

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 Год назад

      @@kevinhoban4416 my man!!! Keep shining bro!!!

  • @timchapman6702
    @timchapman6702 Год назад +2

    That stuff looked awesome man! Great job big Ease

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 Год назад

      It was awesome thanks for watching!!!!

  • @StephenMarks-wo4uk
    @StephenMarks-wo4uk 9 месяцев назад +1

    Cool hand tat , good info , nice video , two✌️

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks it’s my dad, after he passed away I got his handprint tattooed and had some of his ashes put in the ink

  • @kenbrown438
    @kenbrown438 Год назад +2

    I tried to subscribe , but , RUclips says I have too many subscriptions !!!! Keep posting videos !!!! I'll keep watching !!!!

  • @GO0DWOLF
    @GO0DWOLF 2 года назад +9

    I've heard of shooting the thumper with the same fruit, but the addition of schnapps was a pretty good idea. I'll have to give this a try one day.

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 2 года назад +4

      It works great, let me know how it works for you, you could also use flavored vodka

    • @elvisream3322
      @elvisream3322 Год назад

      Absolutely

    • @benpluta6187
      @benpluta6187 Год назад

      ​@@elvisream3322popcorn added shine

  • @halfbreedchuck3311
    @halfbreedchuck3311 Год назад +1

    Wow is A lot work .but I would loved to do it. Thank you much.

  • @squarefour1
    @squarefour1 Год назад +1

    Nice. I will try it. Great video Brother

  • @er8719
    @er8719 2 года назад +5

    Awesome content as a beginner I really enjoy your clear explanation of what your doing one of the best videos I have seen so far on distilling thank you

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 2 года назад +1

      I really appreciate your kind words shine on!!!!

  • @dfkw7385
    @dfkw7385 Год назад +1

    Big fan I love it

  • @ricoglasco8773
    @ricoglasco8773 Год назад +1

    Thanks again Sir your videos are awesome, I've been homebrewing since I was 12 years old, I'M FOLLOWING YOU HAVE A GOOD GREAT DAY 🍷

  • @mdube391
    @mdube391 2 месяца назад +1

    I really appreciate this full length video as I am a new person when it comes to still work. Was wondering if tasting each jar and setting the best one aside was a practice as a just in case and or top shelf scenario.
    I appreciate the feedback and comments to answer this please. ❤

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 2 месяца назад

      I always pull what I call a “money jar” and it’s the best tasting ready to drink jar off the still.

  • @infamusboi9454
    @infamusboi9454 9 месяцев назад +1

    great recipe! thanks for sharing.

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 9 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching

  • @elvisream3322
    @elvisream3322 Год назад +1

    Well I going shopping for copper I agree with that other comment that thumper is trick thanks for sharing gave me some good ideas how to improve the still and product

  • @greywolfoutdoorshomestead9962
    @greywolfoutdoorshomestead9962 11 месяцев назад +2

    You know what they say about a true shinner. They use whats available to them. Well the way i see it. Your a true shinner brother

  • @michaelglebis4956
    @michaelglebis4956 Год назад +1

    Really like your setup! Thanks for the great video

  • @Ariel-lt8ln
    @Ariel-lt8ln 2 месяца назад +1

    This is great.

  • @1tojo
    @1tojo 2 года назад +1

    I really liked your video. I only do shine. Maybe some day I'll be able to take it to the next step and when I do I know who to look for advice

  • @garrymcgaw4745
    @garrymcgaw4745 2 года назад +2

    I love your set up, that's a great way to double infuse into the thumper. Cheers mate, great vid.

  • @carlreed3571
    @carlreed3571 2 года назад +2

    DUDE YOU ARE REAL ,DOWN TO EARTH, AND JUST LIKE ME 👍

  • @KennyHeathGregory
    @KennyHeathGregory 2 года назад +3

    I like that infusion rig bro👍🏿

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 2 года назад

      Thanks it worked really well too

  • @wendelllaughter1874
    @wendelllaughter1874 9 месяцев назад +3

    I've got 30 gallons of this mash working like a MF'r right now, can't wait to taste it!
    Thanks for the video.. really hoping that infusion carries over a good amount of flavor.

  • @wagontrack
    @wagontrack 2 года назад +1

    Very nice thanks for sharing that.. I'm going to give that a try

  • @gratts6844
    @gratts6844 2 года назад +2

    Great vid BigEaze 😎

  • @mzk275
    @mzk275 Год назад +1

    love this dude

  • @tonysmithson6818
    @tonysmithson6818 2 года назад +1

    love this vidio great job

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 2 года назад

      Thanks for taking the time to watch it

  • @mph0091
    @mph0091 2 года назад +3

    Excellent video! Noticed your copper still. Can you please make a video on how you go about cleaning your copper still? Much appreciated!

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 2 года назад

      Just do a vinegar water run and steam it through for about 30 minutes

    • @johnfairchild3421
      @johnfairchild3421 2 года назад

      Vinegar and then clean water

  • @cruzinbenny3750
    @cruzinbenny3750 2 года назад +1

    Love the step by step!!!

  • @Skeetertravels
    @Skeetertravels Год назад +1

    Just looking at that. I would love to try some. I need someone near me to make this

  • @dddunbar775
    @dddunbar775 2 месяца назад +1

    Luvvvvvv cooookkknnnn

  • @jasonkubiak4959
    @jasonkubiak4959 2 года назад +3

    Damn, good job brother

  • @Ddance633
    @Ddance633 2 года назад +1

    Great video

  • @banjiegirl2001
    @banjiegirl2001 Год назад +1

    Peach mash awesome!❤

  • @jeffstone2585
    @jeffstone2585 Год назад +2

    Reminds me of the hootch we used to make in the joint.

  • @gabrielmichael4160
    @gabrielmichael4160 Год назад +1

    like the way you do things not too much explainnig how thing are done simple an easy ....i love trying different things..like your set up

  • @nick92028
    @nick92028 11 месяцев назад +1

    Could you pour the tails into the infuser to try and get them back stronger?

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 11 месяцев назад

      You could for sure

  • @toddbarlow3094
    @toddbarlow3094 2 года назад +2

    Great job brother! It stinks what’s going on right now with the train derailment! LORD be with y’all…..So 5 gallons boiled-poured on peaches, 3 gallons mixed with sugar and another 12 gallons to equal 20? Keep it up Big Ez!

  • @gregbrewingathome7883
    @gregbrewingathome7883 2 года назад +3

    A very solid video thank you so much, love that setup where can I purchase that? Seeing it in action really drove home what I'm looking for. Great job

  • @sharongardner2023
    @sharongardner2023 2 года назад +1

    I've just started to make some different things. Have no still yet but I have a pressure cooker that I'm turning into a still for some small runs. I started making wine. Started with black Berry and it wasn't to pretty second time lot better. Now I'm making a apple peach wine. That is working off and going to try and make shine. Wish me luck

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 2 года назад +1

      Good luck, blackberry can come off real medicinal, Philbilly’s hack for taming that medicinal taste is to add some jam to the thump keg…

    • @sharongardner2023
      @sharongardner2023 2 года назад +1

      @@bigeaze5711 thanks for the advice Big Eaze. I'll let you know how things turn out

  • @Dragonsbrath
    @Dragonsbrath Год назад +1

    I just watched your video and I'm very impressed at how much knowledge you have . I've wanted to try making something but honestly don't know where to start. Thank you for a very entertaining video showing the work involved in making something fantastic. Oh man I love some peach anything. Thank you.

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 Год назад +1

      You can make it a lot easier than you think.

    • @Dragonsbrath
      @Dragonsbrath Год назад

      @@bigeaze5711 where is the best place to start. I seen a 1.5 gallon small copper still. Would that be a fair starter.thanks again

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 Год назад +2

      I’d suggest a 10-20 gallon they’re perfect to learn on and big enough to be worth your time and effort to run

    • @Dragonsbrath
      @Dragonsbrath Год назад

      @@bigeaze5711 Thankyou for the excellent advice. I'll have to do some searching around to see what's out there.

  • @gaylecasey0515
    @gaylecasey0515 Год назад +4

    So freaking awesome!!! I can’t wait to get some land and the right materials to do this. Thank you so much for the video!!

  • @donaldadkins2203
    @donaldadkins2203 Год назад +1

    I would like to try a little bit of that

  • @saulzain1957
    @saulzain1957 2 года назад +2

    Saving this one! 🤠

  • @torquewrenchdaddy8032
    @torquewrenchdaddy8032 2 года назад +1

    You mentioned making banana brandy… do you have a video of that ???? Thanks for the help.

  • @craigolander7094
    @craigolander7094 2 года назад +1

    Awesome man thanks for sharing

  • @Mychannel-fw5mb
    @Mychannel-fw5mb 2 года назад +2

    That infuser is cool
    As hale man!...I’ve seen shuas similar to that...I might have to go do some tinkering now lol

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 2 года назад +1

      It works great. I developed a different model of infused that will be for sale soon on our website.

    • @Mychannel-fw5mb
      @Mychannel-fw5mb 2 года назад +1

      @@bigeaze5711 will check that out ...I didn’t realize this is the same gd peach brandy vid I commented on last week lol...I get to smokin and forget 😂

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 2 года назад

      @@Mychannel-fw5mb it happens 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤣🤣

    • @Mychannel-fw5mb
      @Mychannel-fw5mb 2 года назад +1

      @@bigeaze5711 sho does 😂

  • @dddunbar775
    @dddunbar775 2 месяца назад +1

    One of the best shinning vids ive seen 👍

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 2 месяца назад

      Thank you for your kind words

  • @greywolfoutdoorshomestead9962
    @greywolfoutdoorshomestead9962 11 месяцев назад +4

    Hey. How does someone get one of your channel stickers.

    • @biker24a69
      @biker24a69 7 месяцев назад

      They are on his website same name as channel

  • @Edgunsuk
    @Edgunsuk 11 месяцев назад +1

    The pectic enzyme does not extract flavor it stops cloudiness when fermenting fruit, also if you had added lemon juice to the water when you dissolved the table sugar you invert the sugar making it easier for the yeast to use it , you have a % of unusable sugars if you dont.

  • @stevewoods293
    @stevewoods293 Год назад +1

    And the fun begins lol😅😅😅

  • @psybormonkey
    @psybormonkey Год назад +1

    Don't know why or how I got here but like a proper Paddy, I stayed through the lock-in to the end.
    You sir have just got a new subscriber. Keep it, and long may the potcheen keep flowing 🤗🥴😵☠️

  • @johnfairchild3421
    @johnfairchild3421 2 года назад +3

    First time I made some shine I was 14 and my fr. Robert thought I was A. King went to school told some fr and my they freaked out wanting some and a couple of them parents were. Some high ups lol

  • @jasons4622
    @jasons4622 2 года назад +1

    Like the recipe, gonna have to give it a try when the new still gets here.

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 2 года назад

      It’s one of the best runs I’ve ever made

  • @TheGypsyandtheVanillaGorilla
    @TheGypsyandtheVanillaGorilla 2 года назад +1

    Hey sounds good

  • @johnfairchild3421
    @johnfairchild3421 2 года назад +1

    My first was a gallon but it worked wonders for our small gang

  • @YeshuaT-bm6ss
    @YeshuaT-bm6ss Год назад +1

    I want to try a peach jalapeno brandy i bet that would be mighty fine

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 Год назад +1

      My buddy john bentz makes a mango habanero that’s amazing

    • @YeshuaT-bm6ss
      @YeshuaT-bm6ss Год назад

      @@bigeaze5711 that would be good as well I had a pineapple honey jalapeño that was outstanding years ago

  • @hanketue1845
    @hanketue1845 26 дней назад

    Question for you wouldn't the water on top give you a false reading on your hydrometer. Great Video thanks for sharing.

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 11 дней назад

      You are correct the triple scale is calibrated for 68° you can do the conversion rates but it’s not really not that much of a difference so I don’t worry about it.

  • @jasona.shaffer6348
    @jasona.shaffer6348 2 года назад +1

    looks delicious. gonna try this one

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 2 года назад

      You’ll be glad you did!!!

    • @jasona.shaffer6348
      @jasona.shaffer6348 2 года назад

      @@bigeaze5711 canned peaches are easier to come by here in western PA too. Why wait for fresh? canned ones taste great.

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 2 года назад +1

      @@jasona.shaffer6348 honestly the canned have 10x the flavor of fresh, I’d use canned everytime over fresh peaches

    • @jasona.shaffer6348
      @jasona.shaffer6348 2 года назад +1

      @@bigeaze5711 probably more sugar too!

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 2 года назад

      @@jasona.shaffer6348 a ton more

  • @marcuscicero9587
    @marcuscicero9587 Год назад +1

    interesting stuff

  • @josephwilliamommen4355
    @josephwilliamommen4355 Год назад +1

    Your skilled

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching

    • @josephwilliamommen4355
      @josephwilliamommen4355 Год назад

      @@bigeaze5711 Prayers the spirits of death leaves you and you can Provide life to your brothers

    • @josephwilliamommen4355
      @josephwilliamommen4355 Год назад

      @@bigeaze5711 my fathers father hung himself ...drunkard....my father died...drunk.... The cycles gotta stop no judgment just The spirit of The lord to match those lil spirits you make

    • @josephwilliamommen4355
      @josephwilliamommen4355 Год назад

      @@bigeaze5711 Jesus is the only spirit i give my brothers i use to do it all man.. meth booze ... shine.... cook.... i woke up one day Gods spirit revealed the truth

  • @TheAy7531
    @TheAy7531 2 года назад +1

    i dont use a thumper, but I really like your infuser.

  • @KleinschmitKevin-i5j
    @KleinschmitKevin-i5j Месяц назад +1

    Have you tried stirring when tempering down? Be more acutel

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 11 дней назад

      If I was pulling a cylinder out to test proof then I’d be more inclined to mix it up.

  • @ryanperry2237
    @ryanperry2237 Год назад

    Awesome video Bro can’t wait to try the recipe was wondering would this recipe be the same with any other fruit or would it be a difference in quantity of fruit Thanks

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 Год назад +1

      Use any fruit with the same ratio

    • @ryanperry2237
      @ryanperry2237 Год назад

      About to make my wash this weekend finally got all my supplies gathered up and bananas are super cheap right now. Think I’m gonna try it with them for the 1st run and peaches next. I had one more question about the water should the wash itself be made with distilled water or just to proof it down? Thanks again can’t wait to get this batch made 🍻

  • @tomchristensen2914
    @tomchristensen2914 Год назад +1

    I bought an old watered heater and wrapped it around my mash barrel. I can set the temp and it will do its thing

  • @jedpusczykowski4955
    @jedpusczykowski4955 2 года назад +1

    Awsome!

  • @unjarredoutdoors5513
    @unjarredoutdoors5513 2 года назад +1

    Well done boys!

  • @bowsmythe
    @bowsmythe Год назад +1

    Where did you purchase your infuser from? I searched on the Internet and couldn't find a similar one.

  • @justsome-guy7596
    @justsome-guy7596 Год назад +1

    Shine on Brother!

  • @damageincorporatedmetal43v73
    @damageincorporatedmetal43v73 2 года назад +1

    I remember making some homemade hooch. I took it to my friend Steve Magee, I told him it was in the Degassing Stage. He must have forgot what I told him. He said it sounded like a gun went off in the kitchen. I put in a Jack Daniels bottle this thing blew and their kitchen was such a mess. All he had to do was loosen the cap, or take a sewing needle and get red hot over the stove. Piercing the lid would've helped release the gases. 🤔

  • @sidneycook3196
    @sidneycook3196 Год назад +1

    Did you make your own still reminds me of popcorn Sutton 😊

  • @davidg813
    @davidg813 Год назад +1

    This is pretty interesting I made peach wine but I never brought it up to the Brandy stage I can just imagine how much all that copper cost you

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 Год назад

      I got it from a buddy pre Covid so it wasn’t too bad

  • @williamweesner1191
    @williamweesner1191 Год назад +1

    Very nice! I still smell peaches

  • @wayneblair288
    @wayneblair288 Год назад +1

    I make alot wine. I want a still. I would left at 124 . Nice job.

  • @charlesdeshler202
    @charlesdeshler202 Год назад +1

    I'll be trying this.
    Thats a sweet still... What make is it?

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 Год назад +1

      It’s hand made by a guy in a holler

  • @larrymansfield9393
    @larrymansfield9393 2 месяца назад

    Whenever you’re proofing, why wouldn’t you stir it after you add water. Does the water just infuse itself so quick or something? Great video!

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 2 месяца назад +1

      If I was pulling a cylinder out to test proof then yes I’d stir but since it’s in the whole bucket the hydrometer will read the total viscosity change of the entire bucket as water is dumped in

    • @larrymansfield9393
      @larrymansfield9393 Месяц назад

      @@bigeaze5711 10/4thanx

  • @stevemorris3517
    @stevemorris3517 2 года назад +2

    Love the video.. what brand is your blue fermenting drum? How many gallons is it and where did you get it from? Thx in advance!

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 2 года назад

      65 gallons food grade got it off some guy on Facebook that has 100’s they were used to store salt

    • @poppashotty
      @poppashotty Год назад

      That's a sausage casing barrel they come packed in salt and water. Aka pig intestines.

  • @shonuffLA
    @shonuffLA 2 года назад +1

    Awesome

  • @richbooth8948
    @richbooth8948 Год назад +1

    Nice video.
    When using a pot still with a thumper, do you heat the thumper? What liquid do you put into it if I'm not looking to infuse flavor? Rather than using temperature to know where you are in the distillation process, you are using percentages of the mash being distilled? 1st 35% is foreshots which are discarded, then next 30% is the hearts (the good stuff) and the final 35% is the tails also discarded? Thanks!

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 Год назад +1

      I don’t heat my thumper and when it comes to heads hearts and tails, I don’t use % I cut based off smell, taste, and feel

  • @caciocavalloster
    @caciocavalloster 9 месяцев назад +1

    How many gallons of hooch and how much did it cost you to make? Like is it worth it after all?

    • @bigeaze5711
      @bigeaze5711 9 месяцев назад

      Definitely worth it, I’d ended up with almost 4 gallons of proofed likker for like $100 worth of mash

  • @ToastedSynapseGaming
    @ToastedSynapseGaming 7 месяцев назад

    Tip for priming thumper with alcohol + fruit: Try mixing them up when you first make your batch instead of on the day of distillation (so that would be 20 for this video - you can do it for as many days prior as you want as alcohol stops fruits from going bad) so what this does is macerate the fruit to bring even more excellent flavors out and doesn't cost you anything extra except maybe a small sealed container to keep it until you use it for the thumper.