@altamaha does that German bakery near you do proper fastnachts?
I suppose finding a proper fastnacht on the West Coast is something like finding proper ramen in Arkansas.
Not sure either. I imagine a large press would be involved. Maybe a vacuum distillation process. π€·ββοΈ
https://www.goldenbarrel.com/product/mrs-schlorers-turkey-golden-table-syrup/