absinthe,

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:43 pm

HI all,
well,
I got my case of 190 proof Everclear, so, now, would like to start experimenting with the production of said elixir......

I've lost my contact info for "Zabsinthe" (sp?) and, he made some killer absinthe last year.

So, I thought I'd put out the call for other "home brewers" for recipes, techniques, and, to suggest we could all meet up and compare on playa this year?

might be fun, and, may well be a great spectators sport, as well..........if my experiences in Prague (Praha) are any indicator.......grin.......

Post by **Elderberry** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:46 pm

Here's a link to a site with some recipes http://www.absinthe.bz/

I think I might have gotten it originally from here.

JK

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:48 pm

did you make some?

Post by **Elderberry** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:51 pm

No, but the reason I saved the link is that I too was thinking about making it for BM this year. I've never even tasted it, but I hear it's killer.

JK

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:55 pm

jkisha wrote:Here's a link to a site with some recipes http://www.absinthe.bz/

I think I might have gotten it originally from here.

JK

I think those recipes are for mixing, I'm wanting to make some.......
or, did I (again) miss something?

thanks.

Post by **Elderberry** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:02 pm

ygmir wrote:
jkisha wrote:Here's a link to a site with some recipes http://www.absinthe.bz/

I think I might have gotten it originally from here.

JK
I think those recipes are for mixing, I'm wanting to make some.......
or, did I (again) miss something?

thanks.

Oops. I didn't remember I had two links saved. Try this one http://www.deadflesh.org/fear/absinthe.html

JK

Post by **Elderberry** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:03 pm

I see I have links to all the ingredients too, if you need them.

JK

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:25 pm

you mean sources?

yes, thanks.........grinning........rubbing hands together........

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:13 pm

here's a do it yourself absinthe page...
http://www.deadflesh.org/fear/absinthe.html

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:37 pm

thank you Ellorum.......I think that's the page I got earlier from JK,
but, thanks for thinking of me.
I'd also like to find a good source for the herbs.......

Post by **Elderberry** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:11 pm

ygmir wrote:thank you Ellorum.......I think that's the page I got earlier from JK,
but, thanks for thinking of me.
I'd also like to find a good source for the herbs.......

I can't seem to find the links I thought I had.

They are probably filed somewhere on my computer, but I've been busy on appointments and trying to get burning man tickets. I'll search a bit more, cause I know I have them somewhere.

JK

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:26 pm

you are keerect yg, I didn't see that link. I went a backwards route to find this old link from the past... this fellow also has some very easy solar panel designs he has illustrated with cartoons.

Post by **Elderberry** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:33 pm

Ygmir, I had this link saved right under the absinthe recipe page, I think they have most of the herbs. Never ordered from them though, but as I saved the link months ago and it's still working, I imaging that says something for them.

http://www.smallflower.com/

JK

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:50 pm

thanks JK, I'll check it out.

*putting on mad scientist goggles and lab coat...........and high top converse tennis shoes...........*

Turnip · Post by **Turnip** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 5:17 am

I remember the first time I made absinthe~

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:03 am

well,
a story is always nice...............

klondike_bar · Post by **klondike_bar** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:12 am

Is it worth making? (with vodka-i dislkie rum)

Ive heard alot of the "green fairies" and hallucinations are unproven, as well as other general skepticism as to how its different from any other high-proofed alcohol.

that said, they sell crummy looking 80$ bottles locally in the LCBO, so i wouldnt mind making my own brew for cheaper.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:38 am

I hope it is worth making......my experience is, it is worth it......if made right......I've had others home made and it was very nice.....

I'd not make it with vodka or rum, though....... IMHO, 190 proof ethyl alcohol is the base to be used....no influences other than personal ingredients, then..........
Everclear, Clearspring, and others are brands I know of.
I'm trying to secure a commercial source, though, for if and when I get a good recipe...........and prove it.......

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:41 am

ygmir wrote:thank you Ellorum.......I think that's the page I got earlier from JK,
but, thanks for thinking of me.
I'd also like to find a good source for the herbs.......

Here ygmir, maybe this link can help you with herb:

http://hightimes.com/

oh, wow, ummm, maybe the wrong kind of herb, not sure where I came up with that link

Must have been trojaned into my bookmarks by Lonestoner

But hey, good luck with the absinthe, I'm sure were all just wetting out whistles waiting for you to conjure up some magical exilir for the burn

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:09 am

If you put some meadowsweet in there, it has salycylic acid, maybe you won't get a hangover.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:23 am

good thought UD.......

Oleander would also prevent a hangover............devilish grin........

Post by **Elderberry** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:56 am

Here's an interesting article in the NY Post about "Mansinthe", which is a premium Absinthe developed under the direction of Marilyn Manson, an Absinthe connesoir. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/29/world ... &ref=world

It sells for about $65.00 per 24oz bottle and is available at BevMo in California!

JK

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:17 am

If it's at BevMo, it's jumped the bleedin' shark.

Time to develope a new sort of special alcohol.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:49 pm

hempsithe?

Igneouss · Post by **Igneouss** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 10:27 am

FYI:
Real absinthe is not cold mixed. Simply adding wormwood extract to everclear makes for a horrid drink. At worst it can kill you (wormwood extract can be poisonous).

Many (particularly Czech) absinthes are cold mixed horrors that are simply trying to capitalize on the resurgence in interest in absinthe.

All that said, there are folks in the US that manage to produce excellent absinthe. Sadly they cannot sell the product of their labors.

Wikipedia's entry is a very good.

absinteonline.com is one of the most reputable sources for real absinthe.

Cheers

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 10:37 am

good info, thanks.

are you saying it's not a "tincture" or "infusion" as such?
I'm told it's a process of mastication, soaking/leaching herbs in alcohol, and, then, filtering.

not using extracts at all.

Igneouss · Post by **Igneouss** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 10:48 am

You're approach sounds rational. Folks in the absinthe community are forever dealing with the fall out of otherwise well-meaning individuals that purchase 'asinthe kits' off ebay. It constantly amazes how few people realize that thujone is a poison. In real absinthe thujone is barely detectable if at all. Well below toxic levels in any case.

Serious academics do not believe that real absinthe has any hallucinogenic properties beyond placebo affects. Most of the historic evidence is easily explained by the fact that people were drinking stuff with a very high alcohol content (duh). Swill enough absinthe and you WILL do crazy shit (but then again if that's the result you are looking for simply swill everclear, it's much cheaper and has less hangover potential).

I expect to be bringing some world class absinthe to BM. Look me up for a glass.

Cheers
Ig

Post by **Elderberry** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 11:04 am

According to this article Absinthe is now legal to manufacture in the U.S. and it is also legal to use Worm Wood in the recipe.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.c ... .DTL&tsp=1

I got this link from the Wikipedia. It was a cite in the Absinthe article.

JK

Igneouss · Post by **Igneouss** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 11:59 am

Thanks. I had not seen that article. IMHO it's got things right.

Ig

xenarchi · Post by **xenarchi** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:22 pm

If one were looking to pick up a bottle from absintheonline.com, what would be a good first choice?