"Ricky Nickolson" > wrote:

>Now surely this is more off topic than posting about an ebay auction. Am I
>the first to jump on it? Or is FAQ posting from other newsgroups considered
>'on topic' ? What if I have a FAQ that I'm auctioning on ebay? Is that cool
>to link to? :-D
>
>Just thought I'd try and stir up some trouble, you guys can relax now, heh
>heh.
>
>Ricky

The subject of distillation comes up for conversation in the winemaking,
meadmaking, and brewing newsgroups, due to the nature of discussion in those
newsgroups (producing alcohol for consumption). Many people think it is
appropriate to ask questions or discuss distillation in these newsgroups --
if you don't believe me, search for "distillation" in the above newsgroups.
:-) Because these people don't know where else to go, and since this r.c.d
is relatively new, many people don't know that this newsgroup exists.
Therefore, the main purpopse of this infrequent FAQ posting is so that
people are aware of r.c.d, and that if they have questions about
distillation (for example asking questions about distilling wine in the
winemaking newsgroup), it may be more appropriate to post in r.c.d instead.

According to the protocol and code of conduct of the usenet, this sort of
FAQ posting is considered entirely acceptable and appopriate, and generally
serves the interests of all the members of the crossposted newsgroups.

LG

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>
>"LG" > wrote in message
.. .
>> This is a FAQ for rec.crafts.distilling. Currently this FAQ is in it's
>> early stages, but will be improved over time.
>>
>> This FAQ can be found at http://www.distilling.netfirms.com/
>>
>> Here is a link so you may read messages in this newsgroup:
>> http://groups.google.com/groups?grou...fts.distilling
>>
>> 1. 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.
>>
>>
>> 2. 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. Use the above link to Google to read
>> this newsgroup, if it is not available on your news server. If you want
>to
>> post messages to this newsgroup, you may wish to sign up for an account at
>> http://news.individual.net/, where they will give you free access to their
>> news server and allow you to post messages on this newsgroup.
>>
>>
>> 3. 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.
>>
>>
>> 4. Where can I find more information about distilling?
>>
>> The website http://www.homedistiller.org/ is one of the best resources,
>and
>> it links to other sites as well.
>>
>>
>> 5. Where can I buy turbo yeasts, flavorings, etc?
>>
>> USA: http://www.brewhaus.com/
>> Canada: http://www.brewhaus.ca/
>> Europe: http://www.partyman.se/
>>
>>
>> 6. How do I use a home water distiller to produce alcohol?
>>
>> See http://www.homedistiller.org/ See sections on Distilling the Wash:
>> Stripping, Double Distilling, and Using a Water Distiller as a Pot Still.
>>
>>
>> 7. What process can I use to extract alcohol out of a wine/mead by
>freezing?
>>
>> See http://www.fermatorium.com/fermentation/mead/freeze/
>>
>>
>> 8. How can I inexpensively make Port wines?
>>
>> See answer #7, above. This technique can also be used to produce Port
>style
>> wines, as an alternative to fortification. You could also steam distill
>> your own brandy or sugar water and fortify that way.
>>
>>
>> 9. 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.
>> http://www.guntheranderson.com/liqueurs.htm. Please post your favorite
>> recipies on the newsgroup as well!
>>
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