Has anyone ever called you the Mr Rodgers of distilling?? Lol You have a way of making everyone feel comfortable and accepted. Thanks George for all you do and have done.
Tickled with glee that OG George is back to giving us the wisdom of home distillation. Thanks so much for your lessons! This craft is a labour of love ❤
George, every video I watch of yours just makes my day better! The knowledge and excitement you have for this craft is incredible! So glad you are back
Thank you for coming back to us George. Let’s have some good times ahead. I have some ideas. Ideas for episodes. Unfortunately in your absence many extremely cheap under educated hoping for better results then possible have a 2 legged stool and purchased the in expensive counter top plug in stills. Not to call them out or make fun of them by name “Me”. But I think it would be fun if we can learn together what we can and can not do with them, what some of us are missing, recipes that work best, the internal gin basket test, do your magic with a George made carbon filter, etc. me and others like me tried the entry point to the craft to the maximum wife approval in her kitchen angle. We could use a little rub our nose in it and a little maybe it’s not so so bad- only George can do. We won’t listen to our results we listen to yours. Anyway. Thanks for everything. I think we all needed this.
So glad you are back. I watched a ton of your videos last year before starting my first batch this year. It was absolute trash, but a good cleaning run…🤣 They get a little better each time, and i keep watching you, Jessie, and Bearded&Bored.
I know that if I open your videos I'll find everything and everything about mash, fermentation, distilling and making distiller.... but I still love to watch your videos. So simply explained, tells all you need to know, says: this is how I do it, but, do how you want do it. No hidden agendas, just sharing the knowledge and experience. Glad you're back.
As a person who enjoys so many different hobbies I definitely understand the burnout When you feel like you've already said it all and it feels like every new day is just a repeat of the day before However I am so glad you enjoyed a break away from things for a while but I am even happier that you re kindled that flame You have a new clarity that I haven't seen in you before and it is soooo exciting Knowing that you have decided that you stil... have so much more knowledge to share with us Sir I am so glad th have you back with us You have been missed more than you know Love you brother And God bless
Thanks to YOU George, my distillate comes out GREAT, as a rule. My wife loves my Single Malt, corn is very tasty, and my brandies are EXCELLENT!! Id been making wine for several years, wanting to distill... Then i found George. 👍👍
I watched every video you made before I ever tried. Didn't even realize you were gone. So glad you're back. I do 180 to 184 every time That's because of your videos. Thank you
My first-ever batch went real good until I got impatient with the draining through the bags. I ripped two bags. I managed to save everything using strainers. And in the end it turned out ok . I don't use the bags anymore. You Jesse and bearded are a wealth of knowledge. Thank you again.
@@seymourpro6097 after cooking I spun the top until it tightened up like ringing out a wet rag and the side split. Was using two pots it happened both times. The next day I bought a 10 gallon pot with a strainer.
Thanks for bringing back the basic methods and allowing all of us to be refreshed with great knowledge. I look forward to see all of it and learning and enjoying what you have to teach.😎
Absolutely brilliant George, i have played once recently with oates and used Amalaize, one of my best ferments yet, the timing of this video is wild, have been considering a Corn, Barley and Oat mash, now i'm getting excited. Thankyou
Thank you George theres 4 thing's that are essential to distilling. Starch, Water, Yeast and Enthusiasm and you sir you have that in spades. Folks that have these hobbies and are willing to share their knowledge are wonderful people. There's no need to gate keep the secrets because if someone makes something better than you then you yourself can learn from them and maybe make something even better next time. Still no still and will I buy a still well I'm still not sure but I am enjoying learning the process and what I learn here can be applied elsewhere like beer and wine making..
Another great video! I'm sure you've heard this a thousand times but you are an excellent teacher George, you make it almost impossible to not learn or understand this hobby. Great job!
Thank the spirts your back. i learn the way you teach. i stopped stillin when you were gone but now i dug up my stuff and will enjoy your words and some serious cleaning. Later George.
Welcome back George! If you are looking for ideas... It would be great to see videos on RUM... from start to finish, including aging and bottling. Thanks for all your share!
Welcome back George sure is good to see you I missed your videos you do amazing job on giving directions I'm recipes I hope you keep it up for a long time happy distilling
I can second your statement about hand grinders being a workout. I've got a Country Living hand mill. It is a solid, sturdy, top of the line piece of equipment. But it is a handspun grinding wheel. I grind all of my thirty pounds of grain through that machine, and, boy, am I ever beat at the end of the process. I spread it out over two days, and still I am beat. It does save me the cost of gym membership which is a good thing.
Hey George, I'm loving the joy and enthusiasm you have for this process. Your manner is both instructive and welcoming, especially for those of us watching at home. I'm a long way from actually trying any distilling myself but watching you is always a treat. Excellent work as always bud. Please keep up the great work and I'll be here to absorb what I can.
So happy you are back and very grateful George! Because of you, I'm not just sitting in the easy chair since my retirement ;-) I'm very interested in Distilling, and finally getting set up on my first run. Something I'm considering because of a unique situation I'm in is to try to do some distance fermentation, meaning, I'll start the fermentation, and leave the shop for the winter. My plan is to monitor the activity, and temperature via wifi camera, and once it stops bubbling, go ahead and kill the heat via wifi thermostat and plug. Then let is settle through the winter, as it would still be in a cool, closed container, and when I return in the early spring, I should be able to run it right away. I can see the possibility of hiccups, such as stalling, but in theory, do you see any other issues? Maybe this could be some content for your future? LOL
Thank you very much for the video! You mentioned about amylase before and showed the option of purchasing it separately, however it is great that you showed us now an alternative for the newbies in this video. It would be great if you could make a video about different types of barley, because it escapes my understanding what those types you mentioned mean.
Welcome back friend. Love the videos and appreciate the simplistic and educational way you do things. I honestly think this could be an amazing hobby if legitimized world wide. Happy stillin.
THANKS, George for breaking it down i am new to this, but i have also learned a lot from you channel always good to hear from you looking forward for the next one.
Thanks George for this and all your content. It was very helpful and instrumental to me when I got started in this hobby. It’s always so informative and entertaining to watch. Looking forward to new content!!
Excellent video George. I never did like corn whiskey mainly because it's a pain in the ass to break down into a fermentable sugar. Getting your grain crushed makes things a lot easier and most of your homebrew shops will do that for you. Oh before I forget, Mile High Distilling has a brand new reflux version of the Mr. Distiller air still. You should check that out. It also comes with a gin basket and foreshots glass too.
As I said before the stool is a guideline,first is be ready to process what you make,create a mash or wash,using the process,have a goal for starting gravity,then finish with the equipment,I know it works when the stool is complete,that part is like shaving one whisker on your face,it's still worth it.
Sincerely appreciate all you do George! Long time subscriber who loves everything you do for this community. You put it up and we'll be there! 🙂
Has anyone ever called you the Mr Rodgers of distilling?? Lol You have a way of making everyone feel comfortable and accepted. Thanks George for all you do and have done.
No! He's the Bob Ross of distilling! Instead of a happy little cloud it's a happy little still! 😂
@@gordlockwood1213 He is the George of distilling, a category unto himself! Bob Ross is just the George of painting
Good to see you back George.
Tickled with glee that OG George is back to giving us the wisdom of home distillation. Thanks so much for your lessons! This craft is a labour of love ❤
I have made countless number of runs, and I still love watching your videos. Thank you !!!!!!!+
Again, so glad to see you back George. And I'd love to see some of your woodworking adventures too
You teach confidence. Thanks George!
George, every video I watch of yours just makes my day better! The knowledge and excitement you have for this craft is incredible! So glad you are back
Looking good George buddy! 🥃
SOOOOOOO glad to see you again George. I've been looking at the Clawhammer home brewing system. wow what a set up
So happy you are back . Aloha
Thank you, George!!
I like these back to basics videos.
Thanks. It ia always a good time to revisit the basics
George
You were greatly missed Mr Duncan and I am so pleased by your return! Greetings from England.
Thank you for coming back to us George. Let’s have some good times ahead. I have some ideas. Ideas for episodes. Unfortunately in your absence many extremely cheap under educated hoping for better results then possible have a 2 legged stool and purchased the in expensive counter top plug in stills. Not to call them out or make fun of them by name “Me”. But I think it would be fun if we can learn together what we can and can not do with them, what some of us are missing, recipes that work best, the internal gin basket test, do your magic with a George made carbon filter, etc. me and others like me tried the entry point to the craft to the maximum wife approval in her kitchen angle. We could use a little rub our nose in it and a little maybe it’s not so so bad- only George can do. We won’t listen to our results we listen to yours. Anyway. Thanks for everything. I think we all needed this.
Thanks George!!
Thanks George, I appreciate your teaching
George, you’ve been away for 2+ years yet your new videos present like you never left. Smashing it mate! Keep em comin’
So glad you are back. I watched a ton of your videos last year before starting my first batch this year. It was absolute trash, but a good cleaning run…🤣 They get a little better each time, and i keep watching you, Jessie, and Bearded&Bored.
We love you so much George! Thank you for everything you do!! The true G.O.A.T.!!!!
I know that if I open your videos I'll find everything and everything about mash, fermentation, distilling and making distiller.... but I still love to watch your videos. So simply explained, tells all you need to know, says: this is how I do it, but, do how you want do it. No hidden agendas, just sharing the knowledge and experience. Glad you're back.
Great to see you back George, cheers from NZ
As a person who enjoys so many different hobbies
I definitely understand the burnout
When you feel like you've already said it all and it feels like every new day is just a repeat of the day before
However
I am so glad you enjoyed a break away from things for a while but I am even happier that you re kindled that flame
You have a new clarity that I haven't seen in you before and it is soooo exciting
Knowing that you have decided that you stil... have so much more knowledge to share with us
Sir
I am so glad th have you back with us
You have been missed more than you know
Love you brother
And God bless
Thanks to YOU George, my distillate comes out GREAT, as a rule. My wife loves my Single Malt, corn is very tasty, and my brandies are EXCELLENT!! Id been making wine for several years, wanting to distill... Then i found George. 👍👍
Hi George, I'm soooooo glad you started again... I enjoy your videos immensely. All the very best for you in the future.
Always a pleasure to watch your content George!
I love your work, George. I've learnt so much from your videos. Thanks for all your amazing work.
george, the one take king. who needs to edit when you can teach so seamlessly. thanks for all you do!
I watched every video you made before I ever tried. Didn't even realize you were gone. So glad you're back. I do 180 to 184 every time That's because of your videos. Thank you
My first-ever batch went real good until I got impatient with the draining through the bags. I ripped two bags. I managed to save everything using strainers. And in the end it turned out ok . I don't use the bags anymore. You Jesse and bearded are a wealth of knowledge. Thank you again.
Sometimes it is simple but the experience is worth it.
Happy distilling
I've seen mash bags used in a fruit press.
@@seymourpro6097 after cooking I spun the top until it tightened up like ringing out a wet rag and the side split. Was using two pots it happened both times. The next day I bought a 10 gallon pot with a strainer.
Awesome seeing you back, old friend. 🍻
Really Enjoyed Your Video , Thanks ! 🐯🤠
Keep going, it's always a delight
Thank you sir for all that you do for and have given to our community.
Thanks George it's wonderful having you back.
So glad to see you back, George!!! Your a great teacher, with your vast knowledge!
Love that ur back.
Sure glad you’re back George. You were there when I got started you were a great help to my brewing career.
Hello George enjoyed all your videos looking forward looking forward for your great knowledge in our craft and your DIY projects you were truly missed
Happy Distilling Again!! Great to have you back! You are the reason I was able to do this and get it right several years ago. Thank you.
Thanks for bringing back the basic methods and allowing all of us to be refreshed with great knowledge. I look forward to see all of it and learning and enjoying what you have to teach.😎
Absolutely brilliant George, i have played once recently with oates and used Amalaize, one of my best ferments yet, the timing of this video is wild, have been considering a Corn, Barley and Oat mash, now i'm getting excited. Thankyou
Ty, glad you are back
I followed your basic instructions from my beginning and I hav3 always been successful. So glad you are back.
George, so great to see you back inspiring all of us! Keep up the great work!
So glad to see George is back. Looking forward to this.
Thank you George theres 4 thing's that are essential to distilling. Starch, Water, Yeast and Enthusiasm and you sir you have that in spades.
Folks that have these hobbies and are willing to share their knowledge are wonderful people. There's no need to gate keep the secrets because if someone makes something better than you then you yourself can learn from them and maybe make something even better next time.
Still no still and will I buy a still well I'm still not sure but I am enjoying learning the process and what I learn here can be applied elsewhere like beer and wine making..
Keep them coming thanks bud
Another great video! I'm sure you've heard this a thousand times but you are an excellent teacher George, you make it almost impossible to not learn or understand this hobby. Great job!
George Welcome back! You have been sorely missed.
Thanks again George! Love Ya! Glad to hear your voice again!
Thanks George, I am Glad to have your knowledge & expertise back again... I missed not seeing your new content...
Thank the spirts your back. i learn the way you teach. i stopped stillin when you were gone but now i dug up my stuff and will enjoy your words and some serious cleaning. Later George.
It is wonderful to see you back! I have learned a lot from you and hope to learn much more.
Man, I'm sure glad you're back and making videos again! I'll look forward to them all
Welcome back George! If you are looking for ideas... It would be great to see videos on RUM... from start to finish, including aging and bottling. Thanks for all your share!
Welcome back George sure is good to see you I missed your videos you do amazing job on giving directions I'm recipes I hope you keep it up for a long time happy distilling
Thank you for the great video. Very glad to see you again George.
Thank you George! Glad to be hearing more golden information from you.
Your enthusiasm is so appreciated. It is impossible to be in a bad mood listening to you talk about what you love! Thanks Again George!
Good to see you again George......Hope all is good in Texas.......Greetings from Ireland.....
Glad to have you back George.
I can second your statement about hand grinders being a workout. I've got a Country Living hand mill. It is a solid, sturdy, top of the line piece of equipment. But it is a handspun grinding wheel. I grind all of my thirty pounds of grain through that machine, and, boy, am I ever beat at the end of the process. I spread it out over two days, and still I am beat. It does save me the cost of gym membership which is a good thing.
Thanks George for coming back.
So pumped that George is back!!! Thank you
Hey George, I'm loving the joy and enthusiasm you have for this process. Your manner is both instructive and welcoming, especially for those of us watching at home. I'm a long way from actually trying any distilling myself but watching you is always a treat. Excellent work as always bud. Please keep up the great work and I'll be here to absorb what I can.
So happy you are back and very grateful George! Because of you, I'm not just sitting in the easy chair since my retirement ;-)
I'm very interested in Distilling, and finally getting set up on my first run.
Something I'm considering because of a unique situation I'm in is to try to do some distance fermentation, meaning, I'll start the fermentation, and leave the shop for the winter. My plan is to monitor the activity, and temperature via wifi camera, and once it stops bubbling, go ahead and kill the heat via wifi thermostat and plug. Then let is settle through the winter, as it would still be in a cool, closed container, and when I return in the early spring, I should be able to run it right away. I can see the possibility of hiccups, such as stalling, but in theory, do you see any other issues? Maybe this could be some content for your future? LOL
Yep we’ve all seen that corn again. Lol so glad you’re back my friend. 🤙🏻
Thank you very much for the video!
You mentioned about amylase before and showed the option of purchasing it separately, however it is great that you showed us now an alternative for the newbies in this video. It would be great if you could make a video about different types of barley, because it escapes my understanding what those types you mentioned mean.
Welcome back friend. Love the videos and appreciate the simplistic and educational way you do things. I honestly think this could be an amazing hobby if legitimized world wide. Happy stillin.
Great job glad to see you again. Best presenter around.
Welcome back George. Great to see you again.
Again , LOVE . Thanks George.
Great to have you back George!
Welcome back George u sure we’re missed. And thanks for this kick ass or ass kickin video. ❤❤
Sure is good seeing you again George. Welcome back.
My. George Leed me to the electric bulkheads you used in the 5 gal fermenters. Thanks Chuck
Love it George taking in back to the beginning.
Hi George, really good to see you back! Malkuta UK
THANKS, George for breaking it down i am new to this, but i have also learned a lot from you channel always good to hear from you looking forward for the next one.
Thank you so much George May God bless you!
I haven't been to this channel in years.
When I'm eating corn, I always say, "I'll see you tomorrow"!
ha
😂
Thanks George for this and all your content. It was very helpful and instrumental to me when I got started in this hobby. It’s always so informative and entertaining to watch. Looking forward to new content!!
Excellent video George. I never did like corn whiskey mainly because it's a pain in the ass to break down into a fermentable sugar. Getting your grain crushed makes things a lot easier and most of your homebrew shops will do that for you. Oh before I forget, Mile High Distilling has a brand new reflux version of the Mr. Distiller air still. You should check that out. It also comes with a gin basket and foreshots glass too.
George you have a great teaching gift.
Thank you George. You explain this extremely well
George, now that you are back I've got the bug to dig out my setup and make a batch!
Thanks for returning, I missed your attention to details.
Awesome video George. Great to have you back. 😄
I absolutely love that you're back. You've been more than missed. Looking forward to everything you bring to the future.
We are the ones glad you are back!
so glad your back and doing well looking foward to future videos
Great video George glad to have you back
Glad you’re back. Thank you.
Great video, I shared it on my 5 groups
As I said before the stool is a guideline,first is be ready to process what you make,create a mash or wash,using the process,have a goal for starting gravity,then finish with the equipment,I know it works when the stool is complete,that part is like shaving one whisker on your face,it's still worth it.
Top notch as always George. Keep up the great work mate 👍
Great video George! I’ve heard Jimmy red corn makes a killer shine.
Thank you, George.