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Philip McMichael's avatar

fascinatingly edifying...

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Jesse's avatar

So weird that you ended up with a home in a community where neighbors rely on and trust each other, particularly in the depths of winter! :-) Love reading the updates.

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Peter Wimberger's avatar

Another great post! Sounds like you're living so much of our class! I loved the problem with Pristine Plum (I think it was Pristine Plum in the distilling room with the poisoned paring knife) ps bad Clue reference.

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Andy Garrison's avatar

There are no known human pathogens that can survive in an alcoholic ferment so there is little danger to tasting a mash. However, actively fermenting yeast can give some people stomach/bowel troubles. I've heard a handful of stories about old timers at Scottish distilleries who'd steal the partially fermented wash ('Joe') from the washback then have some sort of comically explosive indigestion.

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Marie Peine's avatar

The Ball Blue Book isn’t recommended any more?

Another excellent piece.

Thanks Em.

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Emelie Kaye Peine's avatar

According to Iowa State at least. I still believe...

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Kai Schafft's avatar

Next time I’ll stick my finger in the vat. Jeees!

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