Indigo Suelo Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 How important is a good quenching? The topic. Is self explanatory, but seriously a quench done wrong could have you back at square one. What are some of your tips on a good quench, brand to buy or recipes to make. Let's get a good conversation going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedrock Bob Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Excellent topic Suelo! I'm a big fan of good old fashioned water. But milk or juice is great as long as it is not your primary source of liquids. I like a beer once in a while but I never use it as a quench. I always quench before I drink a beer and then make sure to quench after. And when drinking any alcoholic beverage I quench with pure water and not something sugary. Some of the new quenches have a sugar substitute that does not sit well with me. I tried a popular flavored water thinking that because it was clear it would make a good quench. I liked the taste and used it for quenching on a long hike one summer. My stomach tightened up like an anaconda and I began crapping pellets as dense as pallasites. I haven't quenched with that crap since. So quenches are very important. Especially for outdoorsmen who are working hard. My opinion is you should quench with water and limit any other liquid to small amounts. And natural liquids such as milk, juice or vegetable drinks are much better quenches than any prepared drink. Horchata is a great drink for quenching. It is basically ground rice steeped in water and flavored with nutmeg and a shot of canned milk. You can add some brown sugar or molasses if you like. It is the only recipe I would consider a good quench. Horchata is a Mexican quench using rice. But a buddy of mine from Tobago makes a quench out of seaweed called "Irish Moss". It is almost like horchata flavored with a little peanut butter. Both are excellent quenches that are delicious and nutritious. So quench early and quench often. It is very important for every prospector! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugget108 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I love water!! When im deer and elk hunting i use Wilderness Athlete for hydration and recovery along with lots of goog ol water! Not a soda or beer drinker so i guess im kind of boring haha. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Indigo Suelo said: How important is a good quenching? The topic. Is self explanatory, but seriously a quench done wrong could have you back at square one. What are some of your tips on a good quench, brand to buy or recipes to make. Let's get a good conversation going. Never quench your detector in water or any other liquids 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Suelo Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 On 7/30/2021 at 12:34 PM, Bedrock Bob said: Excellent topic Suelo! I'm a big fan of good old fashioned water. But milk or juice is great as long as it is not your primary source of liquids. I like a beer once in a while but I never use it as a quench. I always quench before I drink a beer and then make sure to quench after. And when drinking any alcoholic beverage I quench with pure water and not something sugary. Some of the new quenches have a sugar substitute that does not sit well with me. I tried a popular flavored water thinking that because it was clear it would make a good quench. I liked the taste and used it for quenching on a long hike one summer. My stomach tightened up like an anaconda and I began crapping pellets as dense as pallasites. I haven't quenched with that crap since. So quenches are very important. Especially for outdoorsmen who are working hard. My opinion is you should quench with water and limit any other liquid to small amounts. And natural liquids such as milk, juice or vegetable drinks are much better quenches than any prepared drink. Horchata is a great drink for quenching. It is basically ground rice steeped in water and flavored with nutmeg and a shot of canned milk. You can add some brown sugar or molasses if you like. It is the only recipe I would consider a good quench. Horchata is a Mexican quench using rice. But a buddy of mine from Tobago makes a quench out of seaweed called "Irish Moss". It is almost like horchata flavored with a little peanut butter. Both are excellent quenches that are delicious and nutritious. So quench early and quench often. It is very important for every prospector! Excellent response, I like a good citrus beverage on hikes and treks seems to kill the thirst and provide a good source of vitamin c. Also I find it works well in lightening the colors of the freshly heated milk... Haven't tried that but it makes sense since it is a a neutralizing agent... I'll give a try. Now the beer... Well how can you go wroywith a cold pbr... But that's just anyday... Liquor always a good idea but before the beer.. Got to get those alcholides right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Suelo Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 On 7/30/2021 at 1:15 PM, Morlock said: Never quench your detector in water or any other liquids I agree putting electronics in water is a bad idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Suelo Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 On 7/30/2021 at 1:07 PM, nugget108 said: I love water!! When im deer and elk hunting i use Wilderness Athlete for hydration and recovery along with lots of goog ol water! Not a soda or beer drinker so i guess im kind of boring haha. Water is essential... And refreshing. I like it warm it really gets right to revitalizing ... A soda is good at the end of any day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 On 7/30/2021 at 10:48 AM, Indigo Suelo said: How important is a good quenching? As important, or more, as tempering.... I mean who likes pudding or custard with lumps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 15 minutes ago, Indigo Suelo said: Water is essential... And refreshing. I like it warm it really gets right to revitalizing ... A soda is good at the end of any day I take a little sea salt with my water and sometimes bicarbonate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 18 minutes ago, Indigo Suelo said: I agree putting electronics in water is a bad idea Unless there's booty to be found , you don't have a dredge and said detector is waterproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Suelo Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 On 7/31/2021 at 2:43 PM, Stillweaver hillbelli said: As important, or more, as tempering.... I mean who likes pudding or custard with lumps Well said 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Suelo Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 On 7/31/2021 at 2:44 PM, Stillweaver hillbelli said: I take a little sea salt with my water and sometimes bicarbonate. I'll try that thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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