Just thought I'd stop and introduce myself. I am Wuglar and I am from Earth.

I am only about 1 month into a good still from BH. And about 6 months into a new hobby.

I would love to tell you guys a story of how I learned the trait from my grandfather and how we spent his last few days here on earth with me, hitting some shine and picking up chicks.

Unfortunately, I barely remember him. But something tells me we have a lot in common. My Dad tells me that grandpa used to make his alcohol. Potato beer & whiskey and Dandelion wine and whiskey. I have not tried any of these recipes. From the way all the family talks, they are better off forgotten. lol

Anyway, I would still love to tell you... how hearing about my grandfather and his likker adventures from all my family members is what got me interested in the hobby.

Unfortunately, I reluctantly tell you, honestly, it was the TV series "Moonshiners" that got me interested in this hobby. I wish it were another way but it's true.

So... I know we all come from different places and everyone is interested in a little bit different stuff. But I am here to learn, live and make booze.

I look forward to chatting with you all and learning from our adventures.

I am also posting a pic of my still. I am working on a different cooling system but am open for suggestions.

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"Heya Wulgar..

Glad to make yer acquaintance, and all. I'm originally from the Mountains of Virginia. Grew up watchin my maternal GanMa sip from a jug, never really knowing what :) Later as I got a tad above three feet tall, I helped my cousins and uncle a bit here and there. It was just their stock and trade. To her dyin' day at 86 years young, GanMa had her jug, calling it her medicine..

Honestly, I hadn't thought much about it for nigh to 40 years till that damn show came out. I've had my rig since before that show came out thou, but it was more a prepper thing than any thing else.

I felt the ability to distill and purify water, and other things in the event of a real disaster would be a significant survival option to have at hand. I never had, nor have now, the intention of emulating ""pickle"" and equiping travel trailers with hot and cold runnin' shine.. Strictly personal enjoyment, and should the need arise, I could make antiseptic, fuel, and be able to barter for goods that we take for granted today.

No, I'm not a prepper, I don't have a trailer buried underground out in the pasture full of crap. I grow a lot of food, can it, and set back stores is all. Like most confederates, I don't reside in Va any longer.. "