Distilling Blog

Brewing Sugar Vs Regular Sugar – Why it Matters in 2023

Whether you are brewing a beer kit, cider kit, wine kit or even making your distilling wash, you will nearly always need sugar unless you are...

First Steps in Water Chemistry in Beer Brewing 2023 Version

Water is the most important ingredient in beer, making up more than 90% of its content. While it's easy to overlook the role that water plays in the...

How to Separate Heads, Hearts & Tails? (Taking Cuts)

Distilling alcohol is a complex and nuanced process that requires careful attention to detail. One of the most important steps in the distillation...

How to Start using Botanicals when Distilling

Are you a distiller looking to expand your craft by creating a unique flavour profile using botanicals? Or perhaps you're a new distiller who wants...

How to Upgrade your Grainfather for Distilling

Are you a passionate home brewer looking to diversify into making your own spirits? Or maybe you are bored of brewing beer and want to spruce it up...

Air Still Pro vs Air Still

Are you tired of buying expensive and low-quality spirits at your local supermarket? Maybe you've tried distilling your own alcohol at home but...

How to Make a Sugar Wash at Home

A sugar wash is a mixture of sugar, water, and yeast fermented to produce alcohol. It's a crucial step in the process of distilling spirits such as...