Comments on: New Review

By: Brett

Brett — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:19:21 +0000

In regard to comments about a filter alternative to Brita, has anyone tried the Gray Kangaroo (http://graykangaroo.com)? They claim that it is made of liquor-safe plastics and does not contain any of the potentially harmful chemicals in a Brita. It’s apparently been on the market for a few years now. Looks like a good, cost-effective alternative to a Brita filter.

By: Joanne Green

Joanne Green — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:37:54 +0000

I want to make limoncello but I cant print your recipe and your tips—can you suggest what I should do? Thanks

By: Ben

Ben — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:26:35 +0000

Hi Kevin, limoncello is nowhere near as sensitive as wine, either while making it or while storing the finished product. A wine cellar is more than adequate for the task. Also, I’m jealous of your wine cellar.

By: kevin

kevin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:42:45 +0000

Ben Im making a first batch at home, and wondering if I can store in my wine room. The room is kept at 63 degrees F. and is relatively kept pretty dark. Will this work for storing during steeping process?

By: MikeH

MikeH — Thu, 27 May 2010 04:09:20 +0000

Sorry for the above unnecessarily long equation, it is correct but can be simplified to:

Sv = Lp * Lv / Pp – Lv

Where:
Lp = Proof number of the liquor used
Lv = Volume of the liquor used
Pp = Limoncello product proof desired
Sv = Volume of syrup to use

By: MikeH

MikeH — Wed, 26 May 2010 03:07:52 +0000

If anyone wants to make limoncello to a specific proof here’s an equation you can use:

Sv = (Lv * (Lp / 200) / (Pp / 200)) – (Lv * Lp / 200) – (Lv * (200 – Lp) / 200)

Where:
Lp = Proof number of the liquor used
Lv = Volume of the liquor used
Pp = Limoncello product proof desired
Sv = Volume of syrup to use*

*The syrup volume will be in the same units as those used for Lv

To make a specific volume of the syrup used in Ben’s recipe:

Water Volume = Sv * 0.74
Granulated Sugar Volume = Sv * 0.518

(Note: Actual volume obtained will vary slightly depending on numerous factors including: temperature, coarseness of sugar and magnitude of total volume)

Here are some examples of Sv for 1 750 ml bottle of 151 proof Everclear:
(values rounded to nearest fluid ounce and nearest 10 ml)

70 proof = 3 cups, 5 oz. (870 ml) Syrup
= 2 Cups, 6 oz. (640 ml) Water + 1 Cup, 7 oz. (450 ml) Sugar

60 proof = 4 cups, 6 oz. (1140 ml) Syrup
= 3 Cups, 4 oz. (840 ml) Water + 2 Cups, 4 oz. (590 ml) Sugar

55 proof = 5 cups, 4 oz. (1310 ml) Syrup
= 4 Cups, 1 oz. (970 ml) Water + 2 Cups, 7 oz. (680 ml) Sugar

50 proof = 6 cups, 3 oz. (1510 ml) Syrup
= 4 Cups, 6 oz. (1120 ml) Water + 3 Cups, 3 oz. (790 ml) Sugar

(I offer above in appreciation for the great guidance on this site, Thanks again.)

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 18 May 2010 21:33:27 +0000

Ben,

I really would love to try the cold pressed 100% lemon oil, but I can’t imagine what the ratio would be. Is there anything that would tell how much oil comes off the average sized lemon?

If the pure lemon oil worked it would make it a heck of a lot easier.

18 days and my yellow baby is looking beautiful! Thanks again.

By: Dick Garofalo

Dick Garofalo — Sat, 15 May 2010 15:53:17 +0000

Ben, re: your search for a less costly filtration medium than Britta. Click on the Brewhause link above. On the right side of the page that comes up, click on “activated carbon”. There are a number of selections to chose from. His offerings are very inexpensive.

By: Dick Garofalo

Dick Garofalo — Sat, 15 May 2010 15:42:16 +0000

RE: Volume related to disolved sugar. Mike’s got the formula right. If you take a cup of water heat it and disolve a cup of granulated sugar in it. After it cools to room temperature you will note that your result is a little bit more than a cup and a half in volume. 3.5 cups of sugar disolved equates to 1.75 cups in volume.

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 13 May 2010 22:28:50 +0000

Many thanks Dick, that’s the best explanation I’ve seen of this phenomenon. I’ve always known that film was not mold and was basically harmless but that’s a great explanation.