Posts from — November 2008

It’s been in the tank now almost four months.

The Tank:
It’s a used gas tank – I mean gently used, or or two fills before I took it over. But nonetheless, it still stunk of petrol. I contest that it adds to the overall experience and authentic flavor of the booze. The tank has a hole in it and out comes a tube with a loop and filled with water – it’s just a gas pressure valve. CO2 can escape, but nothing can get in. Otherwise, it’s sealed tight and kept quiet.

The Time:
After I filled it with sugar water and yeast I sealed it up and put it under the fooseball table. I opened it once about a month in to fill it with Honey and then about a month ago to test it. Otherwise, it has not been disturbed. Now we’re four months in and aside from time, not a lot has been invested.

However, after a short discussion with a friend last night, I think we’re ready to try it out. Perhaps on it’s true four month anniversary we’ll have a party. (December 5th, 5PM, Here we’ll drink)

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Chad gets this massive pressure cooker from his dad. It’s dusty and a bit beat up but seems like it’s perfectly good. However, from my expierence and my studies I know that all it takes is one flaw, one fissure, or some metal fatigue and the amount of pressure put on that puppy will end up putting out one serious sized blast that even our adobe walls couldn’t stop.

I’m glad Chad is such a good cook, otherwise we’d never take these kind of risks, but for roast, I’m willing to put it all on the line.