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Ewok126 Offline
#1 Posted: Fri, Sep 1 2017, 10:58 PM EST
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Ok today starts the process of ageing it. I will be checking it every 14 days. Once I get it to where I like it I am going to be bottling up 100 ml bottles to send out to buds and those that are interested in trying it. Make sure to PM me to let me know an addy to send out some. Beer

PS: This is not for trades and stuff like that this is just for sharing with my B and S OTL.
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Ewok126 Offline
#2 Posted: Fri, Sep 8 2017, 2:50 PM EST
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Whoooo Hoooooo 6 more days for the first crack on the barrel. I just wonder how much I lost to the Angel share.
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#3 Posted: Fri, Sep 8 2017, 6:50 PM EST
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Gonz Gonz
Speyside Offline
#4 Posted: Fri, Sep 8 2017, 6:54 PM EST
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Way cool E.
frankj1 Offline
#5 Posted: Fri, Sep 8 2017, 6:59 PM EST
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you making garage bourbon, dude?
Ewok126 Offline
#6 Posted: Fri, Sep 8 2017, 7:44 PM EST
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Speyside wrote:
Way cool E.



Thank you, Thank you... I will have to admit it has been fun so far.
Ewok126 Offline
#7 Posted: Fri, Sep 8 2017, 7:50 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
you making garage bourbon, dude?




LOL I guess you could call it that. More like Kitchen Bourbon lol. I do not keep the barrels in the garage though due to no temp control out there. I have a spare closet in the house with lots of space. Temp stays at a more consistent lvl. That way the oak barrels dont get to hot and we lose to much to the angels share by contracting and expanding to much lol. I am greedy you know lol. fog
frankj1 Offline
#8 Posted: Fri, Sep 8 2017, 8:49 PM EST
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love it!
Ewok126 Offline
#9 Posted: Fri, Sep 8 2017, 10:01 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
love it!



If you want a snort let me know Herfing
TMCTLT Offline
#10 Posted: Sat, Sep 9 2017, 10:29 AM EST
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LIKE


Is this your first foray into bottling your own Ewok? I have a BIL who's just gettin started with a 5 gal. set-up.
robo60 Offline
#11 Posted: Sat, Sep 9 2017, 11:56 AM EST
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So very cool. I love a good snort. Hope it turns out the way you expect.
Ewok126 Offline
#12 Posted: Sat, Sep 9 2017, 6:17 PM EST
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TMCTLT wrote:
LIKE


Is this your first foray into bottling your own Ewok? I have a BIL who's just gettin started with a 5 gal. set-up.



Yes sir it sure is, I am already wanting to do a 10 gall setup, get a couple of larger oak barrels. Years ago I knew allot of the old hillbillies in the hills of NC that made it all the time. We would hang out at the stills but never paid no attention at how it was made. I wished I had paid more attention back then but such as life lol. Beer
frankj1 Offline
#13 Posted: Sat, Sep 9 2017, 8:26 PM EST
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to be legally called bourbon, wouldn't your illegal hooch have to be minimum 51% corn?

can't wait, btw!
Abrignac Offline
#14 Posted: Sat, Sep 9 2017, 9:10 PM EST
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I'm down for a trade.
Ewok126 Offline
#15 Posted: Sat, Sep 9 2017, 11:14 PM EST
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[quote=frankj1]to be legally called bourbon, wouldn't your illegal hooch have to be minimum 51% corn?

can't wait, btw![/quote

Yes it would have to be 51% or more. I am using 70% Corn, 16% Wheat, 14% Barley Hence Van Winkle lmaoooo as in Pappy
Ewok126 Offline
#16 Posted: Sat, Sep 9 2017, 11:17 PM EST
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Abrignac wrote:
I'm down for a trade.



Shoot me your addy, No trades as this is my first real run and I am just sharing with my B/Sotl cause thats how we roll lol.
tamapatom Offline
#17 Posted: Sun, Sep 10 2017, 9:10 AM EST
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I would like to try second batch after seeing how many of you go blind.
TMCTLT Offline
#18 Posted: Sun, Sep 10 2017, 9:32 AM EST
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Ewok126 wrote:
[quote=frankj1]to be legally called bourbon, wouldn't your illegal hooch have to be minimum 51% corn?

can't wait, btw![/quote

Yes it would have to be 51% or more. I am using 70% Corn, 16% Wheat, 14% Barley Hence Van Winkle lmaoooo as in Pappy



Sounds like a good mashbill,should lend toward the sweeter end with the high corn and wheat combo Beer
Ewok126 Offline
#19 Posted: Sun, Sep 10 2017, 9:36 AM EST
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tamapatom wrote:
I would like to try second batch after seeing how many of you go blind.



Lmaooo this is why you throw the heads away but that is the least of the worries seeing how I am using a old truck radiator lmaoooooooooooooooooooooooo... Joking of course. I make 5 gallons of mash runs, rule is to get rid of the first oz per 5 gallons of mash which is 29.5735 ml. I collect the first 60 ml and throw it away for safety purposes. Also its very easy to tell when the methanol has boiled out due to it does not smell like fingernail polish and taste like **** lol. Back in the day the old school boys would leave the heads in the mix for a bigger "Kick" which is why blindness would happen. Gonz Just in case you didnt know lmaoooo.
Ewok126 Offline
#20 Posted: Sun, Sep 10 2017, 9:37 AM EST
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TMCTLT wrote:
Sounds like a good mashbill,should lend toward the sweeter end with the high corn and wheat combo Beer



you got it brother also the higher wheat in my opinion makes it smoother but thats just me lol
Panama Red1 Offline
#21 Posted: Wed, Sep 13 2017, 12:14 PM EST
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Congrats, my son started out brewing beer on the kitchen stove
after burning out sever burners he switched to a propane set up and
is now brewing 300 gal at a time with atleast 6 new beers on tap
. This was his main desire, stay with your passion and best of luck.
Ewok126 Offline
#22 Posted: Wed, Sep 13 2017, 1:32 PM EST
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Panama Red1 wrote:
Congrats, my son started out brewing beer on the kitchen stove
after burning out sever burners he switched to a propane set up and
is now brewing 300 gal at a time with atleast 6 new beers on tap
. This was his main desire, stay with your passion and best of luck.



Now that sounds like it would be fun to do. If I still lived in Biloxi MS I would absolutely have a set up like that.
It seems boiler setups like that are cheaper in Biloxi because of all the craw-fish boils they have there. I do miss that place. lol

I have never tried my hand at beer but dearly love the stuff. Mercy, 6 on tap talk about bragging rights. It is amazing how here in TN I have read about how many started out making such and now they own large breweries. I know I would never be that good nor be able to invest in such but a man can dream for sure lol.
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#23 Posted: Wed, Sep 13 2017, 6:53 PM EST
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it arrived!
or rather, they arrived.

Chris, I agreed to your terms, a snort, no strings.

But the stroke has rendered him bad wif numbahs...3 samples of Ewok Van Winkle, way more than palatable btw, and a trio of cigars. Deal breaker, I'm afraid.

hitchhikers were a three foot long Oliva G, RP Super Ligero (nh) and RP Royale (nh), the latter of which is looking like it wants to vaporize tonight, with one sample snort for sure!

Chris, you are like a idiot...don't evah change.

Thanks bud,
Frank
Ewok126 Offline
#24 Posted: Wed, Sep 13 2017, 10:41 PM EST
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Lmaooo well I do try for sure, I dont think I could change if I wanted to. I am sure the wife would appreciate it if I could lol. I tried to pick out some smokes I thought would go well with the drink. Granted all I could use is my imagination to decide but sometimes I get lucky. Not often but sometimes lol.
frankj1 Offline
#25 Posted: Thu, Sep 14 2017, 7:45 AM EST
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ya did me a good turn, bro.
Speyside Offline
#26 Posted: Thu, Sep 14 2017, 7:56 AM EST
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Like the RP Royale very much. Good choice Ewok!
Ewok126 Offline
#27 Posted: Thu, Sep 14 2017, 8:43 AM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
ya did me a good turn, bro.



It is my pleasure brother for sure. Herfing
Thunder.Gerbil Offline
#28 Posted: Thu, Sep 14 2017, 8:45 AM EST
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Panama Red1 wrote:
Congrats, my son started out brewing beer on the kitchen stove
after burning out sever burners he switched to a propane set up and
is now brewing 300 gal at a time with atleast 6 new beers on tap
. This was his main desire, stay with your passion and best of luck.


Not an uncommon story for the industry. 10 barrel system is a decent size, what brewery does he work for (or own), Rich?
Ewok126 Offline
#29 Posted: Thu, Sep 14 2017, 8:46 AM EST
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Speyside wrote:
Like the RP Royale very much. Good choice Ewok!



Thank you sir, I like RP Royal myself.
Panama Red1 Offline
#30 Posted: Fri, Sep 15 2017, 11:45 AM EST
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Thunder Gerbil, my son is owner & brewer of 917 Beer co. in Cambria, Ca.
used to be Cambria Beer co. until Kendal Jackson winery sued him to
stop using the name Cambria, Why you may be asking! They (70 miles away
heve a line of wines called Cambria, they felt that that the public would
be confused. It was cheaper to change name & all his advertising. They have
deeper pockets than Aaron does.
Abrignac Offline
#31 Posted: Fri, Sep 15 2017, 1:22 PM EST
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Recieved a care package from Chris today. I definitely recommend the Ewok Van Winkle. The apple butter is outstanding as well. Plus he sent me some hitchhikers.
Ewok126 Offline
#32 Posted: Fri, Sep 15 2017, 2:13 PM EST
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Abrignac wrote:
Recieved a care package from Chris today. I definitely recommend the Ewok Van Winkle. The apple butter is outstanding as well. Plus he sent me some hitchhikers.



I am glad you like it brother, I just told the wife that you liked the apple butter. That made her day lolHerfing
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#33 Posted: Fri, Sep 15 2017, 3:16 PM EST
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Panama Red1 wrote:
Thunder Gerbil, my son is owner & brewer of 917 Beer co. in Cambria, Ca.
used to be Cambria Beer co. until Kendal Jackson winery sued him to
stop using the name Cambria, Why you may be asking! They (70 miles away
heve a line of wines called Cambria, they felt that that the public would
be confused. It was cheaper to change name & all his advertising. They have
deeper pockets than Aaron does.


Thanks, next time I'm passing by that way I'll make a point to detour into Cambria and try out 927 or have someone pick up a growler since it doesn't look like they have bottle or can distribution yet.

Yeah, I know how that goes with the big guys and deeper pockets.
bluwater1959 Offline
#34 Posted: Fri, Sep 22 2017, 9:45 PM EST
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You got any left?
Ewok126 Offline
#35 Posted: Sat, Sep 23 2017, 1:12 AM EST
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bluwater1959 wrote:
You got any left?


Yes sir I sure do.

ThumpUp
Ewok126 Offline
#36 Posted: Sun, Sep 24 2017, 9:04 AM EST
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Yeeee Hawww!!!!!!

Got another 1/2 gallon made up and barreled last night. This little run has a bit of a twist on it. When I had decanted the last batch out of the barrel, I refilled it with Sherry. So this run will be the same recipe but barreled in a Sherry cask which I think will make it very interesting. We shall see in a few weeks Bwahahahahahahaha. Then from there is where I will be retiring that little barrel for putting the awesome Habanero Peach Hot sauce from TMCTLT in to let it age which will add a hint of Sherry and Bourbon to it and that I think will go together GREATTTT cause you just cant beat fresh peaches and bourbon lmaooooo.

Now I have a new 2.5 gallon medium char oak barrel coming in Tuesday. I will be curing that barrel with Tequila 100 percent blue agave which will make a Tequila Reposado. Ummmmm Hummmmm. Then from there I will have to decide what to make and put in it. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Herfing
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#37 Posted: Mon, Sep 25 2017, 11:33 AM EST
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That Tekillya sounds pretty tasty.......as far as what's next I'll defer to someone more creative than myself.......I'll be making those smoked ribs with your apple butter as a finishing sauce next week.
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#38 Posted: Mon, Sep 25 2017, 11:39 AM EST
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if i say i want to try some do you promise not too roofie me?
Ewok126 Offline
#39 Posted: Mon, Sep 25 2017, 2:28 PM EST
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RMAN4443 wrote:
That Tekillya sounds pretty tasty.......as far as what's next I'll defer to someone more creative than myself.......I'll be making those smoked ribs with your apple butter as a finishing sauce next week.

Man, Heck I am as excited to hear about it as if I was doing it myself.
Ewok126 Offline
#40 Posted: Mon, Sep 25 2017, 2:32 PM EST
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gummy jones wrote:
if i say i want to try some do you promise not too roofie me?



Absolutely Mr Jones, You have my word I will NOT roffie you. I have my reputation that I must keep, besides all I got left is my reputation lmaooo. PM me an addy to send it to and I will get it out to you asap.
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#41 Posted: Mon, Sep 25 2017, 3:31 PM EST
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Ewok126 wrote:
Yes sir I sure do.

ThumpUp


Can't wait now......
Ewok126 Offline
#42 Posted: Mon, Sep 25 2017, 3:35 PM EST
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bluwater1959 wrote:
Can't wait now......



Bwahahaha. Just an FYI Blu. I put in an order for my empty 100ml bottles yesterday and they should be here Friday. As soon as they get here I will be sending yours to you.
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#43 Posted: Tue, Sep 26 2017, 3:03 AM EST
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I give Ewok a solid ThumpUp ThumpUp 's UP on his first batch of Ewok Van Winke!!! Thoroughly enjoyed it with an LFD Capitulo ll for a Great End to an otherwise nondescript Monday.

Well done Chris (look forward to the Apple Butter and nice line up of hitchers too!!! )
Ewok126 Offline
#44 Posted: Tue, Sep 26 2017, 4:59 AM EST
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TMCTLT wrote:
I give Ewok a solid ThumpUp ThumpUp 's UP on his first batch of Ewok Van Winke!!! Thoroughly enjoyed it with an LFD Capitulo ll for a Great End to an otherwise nondescript Monday.

Well done Chris (look forward to the Apple Butter and nice line up of hitchers too!!! )



It is my pleasure for sure. I am very glad you like it, Oh yea I bet that LFD made it 10 times better for sure. Let me know what you think of the Apple Butter when you get to try it. Remember if it should taste like crap make sure to say so brother. Also any suggestions that anyone would think of that could make it better is very much appreciated. Beer
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#45 Posted: Wed, Jan 31 2018, 1:36 AM EST
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Ewok126 wrote:
Bwahahaha. Just an FYI Blu. I put in an order for my empty 100ml bottles yesterday and they should be here Friday. As soon as they get here I will be sending yours to you.


It's been a while, but my buddy and I tried it tonight.... thought it was really good. I had aged some moonshine in a barrel a while back, and it was pretty good, but this put that to shame...

You doing it GOOD.....

Thanks again, Blu
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#46 Posted: Wed, Jan 31 2018, 4:45 AM EST
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I am glad you and your buddy got to give it a go. Even more tickled you both liked it. Herfing
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#47 Posted: Wed, Feb 7 2018, 6:52 PM EST
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TMCTLT wrote:
I give Ewok a solid ThumpUp ThumpUp 's UP on his first batch of Ewok Van Winke!!! Thoroughly enjoyed it with an LFD Capitulo ll for a Great End to an otherwise nondescript Monday.

Well done Chris (look forward to the Apple Butter and nice line up of hitchers too!!! )


Ewok's wife's apple butter is da bomb...I have to pass on this stuff now...my diabetes is getting worse...
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