This is a FAQ for rec.crafts.distilling. Currently this FAQ is in it's early stages, but will be improved over time.
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- What is the charter for rec.crafts.distilling?
Rec.crafts.distilling is a news group dedicated to the discussion of the legalities, process, recipes, tips, techniques and general exchange of lore on the process, methods and history of distilling alchohol. The above list is not considered exhaustive, and if a discussion is of interest to distillers it may be deemed as appropriate. Discussion on distilling water, botanicals, or anything else that is applicable to the distillation process, is also appropriate. Commercial postings are permitted, but no more than one posting in two months. No binaries except PGP signatures and similar small binaries.
- My news server doesn't seem to have the newsgroup rec.crafts.distilling, how do I access it?
It seems it takes time for new newsgroups to propagate, so this newsgroup may not be found on all news servers. However, you may use the news server "biggulp.readfreenews.net" to read messages. If you want to post messages to this newsgroup, you may wish to sign up for an account at
- Isn't distilling illegal?
In many countries, home distilling is illegal. However, in some countries like New Zealand, it is not. The usenet is a world-wide forum and it is generally not illegal to discuss distilling processes.
- Where can I find more information about distilling?
See
- Where can I buy turbo yeasts, flavorings, etc?
USA:
- How do I use a home water distiller to produce alcohol?
See
- I want to make some home made Liqueurs. Where can I find some recipies?
Have a look at Gunther Anderson's Liqueur Making Liqueur Making.