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3. [FILTER YOUR SPIRIT]
Filter your diluted spirit through activated carbon,
as per the instructions of use that come with
your filter.
NOTE: Check the strength again with the
Alcometer after filtering and adjust ABV
by adding more water according to your
needs.
The spirit you have produced will lie
somewhere between 90 and 93% ABV.
It has to be watered down to 50% ABV
before filtering, regardless of the type of
carbon filter used. Refer to p.15 for more
information about activated carbon.
You will need:
• Alcometer (we recommend using the Still Spirits
0-100% ABV Alcometer).
NOTE: It is calibrated to take measurements
at 20°C (68°F). If your alcohol is warmer or
cooler than 20°C (68°F) use the temperature
correction tables.
• Trial jar (this is the casing that holds the Still Spirits
alcoholmeter), or a measuring cylinder.
• Clean and drinkable water.
• Carbon filtration system (we recommend using
Still Spirits EZ Filter for quick and easy filtration).
WARNING: You are handling highly
flammable alcohol; keep away from all
ignition sources (spark, flame).
1. [MEASURE YOUR DISTILLATE % ABV WITH
THE ALCOMETER]
• Pour some of your distillate in the trial jar (approx.
200 ml (7 US fl oz)).
• Float the alcoholmeter in the distillate. The % ABV
is the number on the scale where the liquid cuts
the glass. It should read between 90 and 93% ABV.
Check the temperature and adjust if needed.
2.
[WATER DOWN YOUR DISTILLATE]
• Place the distillate in a container that can hold 5 L
(1.3 US Gal) at least.
• For each litre (US qt) of distillate at 90-93% ABV, add
850 ml (28 US fl oz) of clean drinkable water and
mix thoroughly (if you have collected 3.5 L (1 US Gal)
of distillate, you will need to add 2.9 L (1 US qt) of
water (=3.5 x 0.85), if you have collected 700 ml
(24 US fl oz) of distillate, you will need to add 550 ml
(18.6 US fl oz) of water).
• Measure your diluted spirit % ABV again, it should
read approx 50% ABV. If it is slightly higher, add a
little more water (100 ml (3 US fl oz) at a time), stir
and recheck % ABV. If it is lower, do not add more
water and proceed to filtration.
Note: Adding water will increase the
temperature, adjust accordingly.
STEP 4 / DAY 7
DILUTE AND FILTER
Once you have your diluted, filtered alcohol
at 40% ABV, it is time to flavour it. Still Spirits
has a large range of flavourings you can use.
Refer to the individual instructions on each
flavouring for specific directions of use.
STEP 5 / DAY 8
FLAVOURING YOUR SPIRIT
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