The gingerbread witch, also known as the gingerbread hag or the gingerbread crone, is a character that appears in various folktales and children's stories. The gingerbread witch is typically portrayed as an evil and cunning old woman who lives in a gingerbread house deep in the forest. She lures unsuspecting children to her house with promises of delicious treats and then captures them, intending to cook them and eat them. The gingerbread witch is often depicted as having a wrinkled face and long gray hair, with a pointy hat and a black dress. She is known for her magical abilities, such as being able to make her gingerbread house appear glamorous and enticing from the outside, but dark and sinister on the inside. She can also cast spells to mesmerize children and make them forget about their families and homes.
She can also cast spells to mesmerize children and make them forget about their families and homes. In some versions of the story, the gingerbread witch can be defeated or outsmarted by the children she tries to capture. This usually involves using their wits, teamwork, and sometimes the help of other magical creatures or objects found in the forest.
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I've done some looking into cloudiness issues but nothing really fits my problem.
I had a couple of bottles of Spirit Run UJSSM on Essencia Bourbon Barrel Chips. Some of the chips were fresh (1st use with 4 litres 55% ABV) and some were last use before expired (3rd use with 2 litres 40% ABV) with a small amount of essence added as recommended on the pack. I decided the other day to remove it from the wood, filter it through coffee paper, blend it together and cut to 38% ABV adding clean water.
Did all this and ended up with 8 litres of good smelling, tasting and looking hooch. I went up to my cabin yesterday and all 4 litre bottles have gone cloudy. They were fine on days one and two after the process, so why would they all cloud up after 3 days.
I've not done anything different to other times and added nothing new. It's a bit early in the day yet but I will give it a taste test later on to see if anything has changed there, but it still smells good to go. I'll try putting some of it back through some filter paper but I think it is too fine a particulate matter. I don't really want to redistill it as I will lose all that yummy flavour but I may have to.
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Re: Good hooch turned cloudy
Post by Dnderhead » Wed Aug 01, 2012 5:45 pm
so whats different? you could try getting it cold as in freezer than filtering.
or leaving it set and see if if its sediment witch will settle to bottom.
Re: Good hooch turned cloudy
Post by CuWhistle » Wed Aug 01, 2012 7:09 pm
Dnderhead wrote: so whats different? you could try getting it cold as in freezer than filtering.
or leaving it set and see if if its sediment witch will settle to bottom.
Well that's my point. Nothing different. I used coffee filter paper to twice filter the spirits off the wood. It was all good and clear before and after this procedure. Having 2 different liquids as per ABV and wood exposure, I thought blending would be the way to go. So why did mixing 2 clear spirits with clear water (used before with no cloud issues) and resulting in a clear end mix, turn cloudy after 48 hours??
In the interest of scientific research I have just gone back to the lab and begun some investigative procedures. Sniff test:- Pass . Visual inspection:-
The only obvious next step is to taste it:- . There is a very slight chalkiness. Not sure if that is the right word. A neat sample seems to be fine but with a little coke it takes on a flavour that you'd expect if using diet coke. A bit dryish with a slight chaulky mouth feel.
Physical examination. Having already filtered through paper twice you wouldn't expect to trap much by further filtering but when I did so the flow slowed significantly, to a near stop through single paper, before 2 litres. So there is a particulate substance in suspension and the end spirit is noticeably clearer but not crystal. I'm now putting some small amount through a double thickness paper and it is coming close to good. I've put a 2 litre in the freezer as you suggested Dnder" so if I'm not too pissed after continuing to taste test it progressively through the afternoon (in the interest of scientific research mind you) I'll let you know how it went.
What is the precipitate here did it come from?
The children are able to escape from the gingerbread witch's clutches and return safely to their families, teaching a lesson about the importance of staying cautious and not being deceived by appearances. The gingerbread witch has become a popular character in various adaptations and retellings of fairy tales, such as the story of Hansel and Gretel. Her portrayal may vary slightly depending on the version of the story, but she always remains a symbol of danger and deceit. The gingerbread witch serves as a cautionary figure, reminding children to be wary of strangers and to trust their instincts. Overall, the gingerbread witch is a fascinating and complex character in folklore and children's literature. She represents the dark side of enchantment and the potential dangers that lurk in seemingly sweet and enticing situations..
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