Recent content by mrsamisme

I'm gonna start my first batch tomorrow. I've tried brewing Saké and Chinese Chojiu with good but mixed results. I picked up some Nuruk this week to give a basic Makgeolli batch a shot. Wish me luck!

Yeah $15 is high but I wanted to give it a try. I'm finding already that the basic recipes in this forum may prove best. My 5/31/16 batch is doing great. I've not stirred it, nor tasted it, I'm just letting it ride as Sonofgrok consistently encourages us all. It smells amazing.

Yeah, my next batch I'm gonna do the same way and I'll use koji rice this time. I just got a koji from Japan. I got 500 grams for $15. I'm excited about the process. My last batch is now being infused 1/2 with cucumber 1/2 with coconut. Yummy!

I suppose my friend's refractometer could be wrong. It's a man made device that may be flawed or improperly used. All I know is that this batch packs a punch on the liver. Thanks for the info.

So my friend has a digital refractometer. He tested my most recent brew. Here is a link...

I just harvested my 3rd batch using 5lbs of Nishiki rice and a bunch of rice yeast balls, maybe 12 in all. 1.5 gallons net. This batch is one that I started with just the rice and yeast balls then added water and more rice every 3 days. This stuff kicked in at 23.5% and smells and tastes s...

What's is your relatively easy way to strain? I'm interested in your method. Thanks! SAM EDIT: I saw your process shortly after I posted this. Thank you.

"I'm so excited. I just can't hide it. I'm about to lose control but I think I like it." My first batch is done. It took some time to move and filter it. It was 10 cups of Nishiki Sweet Rice and 12 Happy Panda Rice Yeast Balls. I got all of my supplies from a local Vietnamese Market here in...

Wow! I'm so glad it's so easy to make the home brew!

That's awesome!!! Heading to Aldi now! Thanks!!!:rockin: SAM

Hello friends, Where is the best cheapest place to buy swing-top bottles? SAM

I just started my 4th batch today. I used half Thai Jasmine and half Japanese Nishiki brand sweet rice. Batch #1 will be ready in 2 weeks. It seems to be doing well. Batches 2-3 will be ready in 3 weeks. All are progressing well. I'm so excited for the taste test. SAM

I made my first batch from this link: http://food-hacks.wonderhowto.com/how-to/skip-home-brewed-beer-sake-is-easier-make-just-as-good-0160102/ SAM:ban:

That film is what got me interested in Saké and making my own. I think you would enjoy it. I have 3 batches going right now. I've probably made some mistakes with mine. But I'm having fun learning. I'm trying to read every post in this thread. I'm up to 155. I'm using sweet sushi type rice...

Y'all would probably like this movie now available on Netflix & Amazon Prime. It's about how Saké is made in a 140 year old brewery in Japan. Check out the trailer... https://youtu.be/2K2bIAikUg4 SAM:rockin: