this post was submitted on 07 Oct 2024
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Well, can’t call it anything besides sparkling beverage since it wasn’t produced in the Cheataeu region of France but… it’s done fermenting. Came in at a whopping 12% ABV. For something that fermented completely dry it’s got an unbelievably sweet flavor to it. It has the tiniest hint of the hot Cheeto flavor without any of the spice. Maybe like if you licked your fingers 10 minutes after washing your hands post Cheeto binge. I’m assuming there’s some sort of artificial sweetener in the Cheetos that the yeast couldn’t quite chew up, it smells similar to the corn ale I made but taste wise is much different. Next step is to let the liquor fairies have their way with this the next moment they have some free time.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

I’d be curious to chill it and carbonate it, but it’s going to be whiskey (it is corn based so technically?)

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I can't imagine having the stomach to even bring that concoction to my lips, good lord. You are brave, my friend, and I'm glad it wasn't atrocious.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It took a lot of blind faith and hoping for the best lol

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

Lol, I'm sure it did. Thank you for doing it so we don't have to.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

the Chateau region of France

This is... bizarrely vague. Bordeaux?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

Oops i mistyped. It was supposed to say Cheataeu (Cheeto)

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

well that certainly sounds like one of the beverages of all time...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Can confirm. It is a beverage.