jbdavenport1 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 So we are looking at producing a spiced rum. If have a recipe of the spices for a five gallon batch. The question is though, do I have to scale the spices 1 for 1 up to a 200 gallon batch? So if I would use 1 vanilla bean...do I now need 40 beans? Or can you get away with smaller amounts and just steep longer? Gin basket or masceration? Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillwagon Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Spices vary greatly from batch to batch. I infuse each separately, usually a few pounds of each in over proof spirit. Then I have an extract that I can blend to meet my desired flavor profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestar Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 It should scale, if all process steps are the same. But it will vary each time, as batches of spice vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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