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Figured this was as good a section as any to post this in...

I'm thinking of making a rumbullion... Has anyone done it already? I'm sure someone has, and is willing to share info on it...

Basically, I'm looking for which molasses I should get (assuming not blackstrap)? How much is a good ratio to rumbullion volume (sort of like 3# honey per gallon of must made)? Should I use other sources of sugars for the yeast? Any other tips, tricks, or clues to help me get something good with the first batch. I'm expecting this to take some time, akin to how long meads take. I'm thinking of making a 3 gallon batch, since it will be easier to move 3 gallons around than 5. Plus, 1 gallon seems like a lot of effort for only a little to drink at the end (or share)... I would be interested in knowing if it ferments faster than mead does, or not... Is it more like the time frame of beer?

Hoping to get started on this fairly soon, so that it might be ready come the 2011 holiday season...