Mac's Apple Pie Shine - Page 6

Drez · 10-28-2011, 05:49 PM

someone better steal me some of this from epic!!!!!!!!!!!

kelmac07 · 10-29-2011, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Drez

someone better steal me some of this from epic!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm gonna be watching it like a hawk.

kelmac07 · 10-29-2011, 06:35 AM

Two batches (17 quarts & 2 pints) completed for Epic IV. Now just need to do the labeling.

pektel · 10-29-2011, 10:56 AM

I was going to try to make this. No 190 everclear here

Maybe I'll try it with the weaker everclear.
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chaase321 · 10-29-2011, 03:32 PM

Mac. Can you pm me how you get your everclear in va? My local abc doesn't carry it.

kelmac07 · 10-29-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chaase321

Mac. Can you pm me how you get your everclear in va? My local abc doesn't carry it.

One of the benefits of being retired Army is that I can still use the class 6 store Cole. Virginia has a state law that only allows VA ABC stores to sell the 150 proof...whereas on post, I can still buy the 190 proof.

deadrise · 11-12-2011, 08:02 AM

made my first 1/2 batch last night that is not the bottle of everclear I got a 750 from a
friend and gave him that one. going to have a bon fire tonight and got 1 gallon of
mac sauce

11-12-2011, 09:54 AM

This sounds really good, I'm going to have to make it for the holidays.

deadrise · 11-13-2011, 01:35 AM

do not bother it is no good everyone drank it all up and laughed (actually cried where is some more)I should have made a full batch

kelmac07 · 11-13-2011, 02:51 PM

This years batches were another success at Epic IV.

(Note to self...make three batches next year, as two was not enough)

emopunker2004 · 11-16-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

This years batches were another success at Epic IV.

(Note to self...make FOUR batches next year, as two was not enough)

fixt

spectrrr · 11-21-2011, 11:17 AM

With the holidays fast approaching, a good supply of pie shine is a necessity! Which has got me thinking about ways to tweak the recipe... and I'm pretty sure mac has already tried a number of things, so here's a few questions for ya!

As the recipe stands now, I calculated it to be roughly 13% - 14% ABV

1) What would be the affect of using 2gal of cider instead of 1gal cider and 1gal apple juice?

2a) How about doubling the everclear and leaving all else constant - would the apple flavor get too watery?

2b) If one started with more apple mixture and cooked it down slowly until some evaporated, would the resulting more potent apple mixture offset the increased everclear content?

3) Ever try leaving the cinnamon sticks in the bottle of everclear for about a month prior to making the batches?

rizzle · 11-21-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

This years batches were another success at Epic IV.

(Note to self...make three batches next year, as two was not enough)

For realz. I barely got a glass. Matter of fact, I took the last glass of it and that was about dusk on Saturday. It was gone, bro. Bunch of damn lushes.

kelmac07 · 11-21-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

For realz. I barely got a glass. Matter of fact, I took the last glass of it and that was about dusk on Saturday. It was gone, bro. Bunch of damn lushes.

That's cause you're slow Ritchie.

Put some out Friday night and some more out Saturday morning. Might have to come up with a better "ration plan" for next year.

rizzle · 11-22-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

That's cause you're slow Ritchie.

Put some out Friday night and some more out Saturday morning. Might have to come up with a better "ration plan" for next year.

Why you gotta make fun of an old man?

kelmac07 · 11-22-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

Why you gotta make fun of an old man?

I can see I'm gonna have to "stash" a jar for you next year.

kelmac07 · 11-21-2011, 11:24 AM

Well Francis...

1) What would be the affect of using 2gal of cider instead of 1gal cider and 1gal apple juice? I believe the apple juice takes the tartness out of the shine, although if you want a little tartness, go with all cider. And it would make the shine really murky as opposed to a clearer look.

2a) How about doubling the everclear and leaving all else constant - would the apple flavor get too watery? I tried this once...and it tasted nothing like apple pie. Just a too strong for me alcohol taste.

2b) If one started with more apple mixture and cooked it down slowly until some evaporated, would the resulting more potent apple mixture offset the increased everclear content? Not sure how this would effect it, Everclear and Pinnacle are added the following morning after it's cooled down.

3) Ever try leaving the cinnamon sticks in the bottle of everclear for about a month prior to making the batches? Might have to give this a try...

spectrrr · 11-21-2011, 11:56 AM

thanks mac

I'll do a little playing around, see what I come up with. And then again, sometimes things can't be improved upon

Got the idea of soaking the cinnamon sticks from when I made limoncello. have to soak the lemon zest in everclear for 2 weeks minimum... 3+ months if you want a reallllly smooth product.

Beyond that I have no experience with moonshining, so maybe it wouldnt work at all with the cinnamon!

I've got a little time to soak it if i start now, since I won't be able to get the vodka until Dec 10

Bill86 · 11-21-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by spectrrr

thanks mac

I'll do a little playing around, see what I come up with. And then again, sometimes things can't be improved upon

Got the idea of soaking the cinnamon sticks from when I made limoncello. have to soak the lemon zest in everclear for 2 weeks minimum... 3+ months if you want a reallllly smooth product.

Beyond that I have no experience with moonshining, so maybe it wouldnt work at all with the cinnamon!

I've got a little time to soak it if i start now, since I won't be able to get the vodka until Dec 10

Here's what I did with Mac's recipe. Cut everything in half except the alcohol. I find it's just fine, still very tasty but it has a bit more of a kick.

Maybe a bit too weak for my tastes but it all depends on the person.

I'll make a third batch and tweak it a bit more, we'll see.

Don Fernando · 11-21-2011, 01:17 PM

ration plan is "make more shine, much more shine"

10-28-2011, 05:49 PM	#1
Drez The Warden Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Frank Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,768 Trading: (35)	Re: Mac's Apple Pie Shine someone better steal me some of this from epic!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ They aren't going to multiply....burn that b!tch!

10-29-2011, 06:35 AM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Mac's Apple Pie Shine Two batches (17 quarts & 2 pints) completed for Epic IV. Now just need to do the labeling. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-29-2011, 10:56 AM	#4
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Mac's Apple Pie Shine I was going to try to make this. No 190 everclear here Maybe I'll try it with the weaker everclear. Posted via Mobile Device

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11-12-2011, 08:02 AM	#7
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: Mac's Apple Pie Shine made my first 1/2 batch last night that is not the bottle of everclear I got a 750 from a friend and gave him that one. going to have a bon fire tonight and got 1 gallon of mac sauce __________________

11-12-2011, 09:54 AM	#8
Mutombo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Mac's Apple Pie Shine This sounds really good, I'm going to have to make it for the holidays.

11-13-2011, 01:35 AM	#9
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: Mac's Apple Pie Shine do not bother it is no good everyone drank it all up and laughed (actually cried where is some more)I should have made a full batch __________________

11-13-2011, 02:51 PM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Mac's Apple Pie Shine This years batches were another success at Epic IV. (Note to self...make three batches next year, as two was not enough) __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-21-2011, 11:17 AM	#12
spectrrr Back in the midwest! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Ohio Posts: 5,596 Trading: (20)	Re: Mac's Apple Pie Shine With the holidays fast approaching, a good supply of pie shine is a necessity! Which has got me thinking about ways to tweak the recipe... and I'm pretty sure mac has already tried a number of things, so here's a few questions for ya! As the recipe stands now, I calculated it to be roughly 13% - 14% ABV 1) What would be the affect of using 2gal of cider instead of 1gal cider and 1gal apple juice? 2a) How about doubling the everclear and leaving all else constant - would the apple flavor get too watery? 2b) If one started with more apple mixture and cooked it down slowly until some evaporated, would the resulting more potent apple mixture offset the increased everclear content? 3) Ever try leaving the cinnamon sticks in the bottle of everclear for about a month prior to making the batches? __________________ ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨ "A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right..." -Thomas Paine

11-21-2011, 11:24 AM	#17
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Mac's Apple Pie Shine Well Francis... 1) What would be the affect of using 2gal of cider instead of 1gal cider and 1gal apple juice? I believe the apple juice takes the tartness out of the shine, although if you want a little tartness, go with all cider. And it would make the shine really murky as opposed to a clearer look. 2a) How about doubling the everclear and leaving all else constant - would the apple flavor get too watery? I tried this once...and it tasted nothing like apple pie. Just a too strong for me alcohol taste. 2b) If one started with more apple mixture and cooked it down slowly until some evaporated, would the resulting more potent apple mixture offset the increased everclear content? Not sure how this would effect it, Everclear and Pinnacle are added the following morning after it's cooled down. 3) Ever try leaving the cinnamon sticks in the bottle of everclear for about a month prior to making the batches? Might have to give this a try... __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-21-2011, 11:56 AM	#18
spectrrr Back in the midwest! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Ohio Posts: 5,596 Trading: (20)	Re: Mac's Apple Pie Shine thanks mac I'll do a little playing around, see what I come up with. And then again, sometimes things can't be improved upon Got the idea of soaking the cinnamon sticks from when I made limoncello. have to soak the lemon zest in everclear for 2 weeks minimum... 3+ months if you want a reallllly smooth product. Beyond that I have no experience with moonshining, so maybe it wouldnt work at all with the cinnamon! I've got a little time to soak it if i start now, since I won't be able to get the vodka until Dec 10 __________________ ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨ "A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right..." -Thomas Paine

11-21-2011, 01:17 PM	#20
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Mac's Apple Pie Shine ration plan is "make more shine, much more shine" __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.