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by Bayou-Ruler
Sun Dec 21, 2014 6:57 am
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Fleishmans yeast question
Replies: 9
Views: 2190

Re: Fleishmans yeast question

I have been recommended to use active dry yeast, I was in the local wholesale club (BJs) shopping and came across Fleishmans Instand dry yeast in a one pound block for under $5 any thoughts or experiences? Going to use it for a sugar wash in the T&T section. It works great. I have had consisten...
by Bayou-Ruler
Fri Nov 28, 2014 2:16 pm
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: Mash transfer pumps
Replies: 13
Views: 6018

Re: Mash transfer pumps

I use this one:

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by Bayou-Ruler
Sat Nov 22, 2014 12:18 pm
Forum: Boilers
Topic: Rockchucker's new boiler.
Replies: 45
Views: 8543

Re: Rochcucker's new boiler.

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That is a really nice little boiler, I like it. :thumbup:
by Bayou-Ruler
Mon Nov 17, 2014 12:44 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Southern Louisiana Newbie
Replies: 16
Views: 1237

Re: Southern Louisiana Newbie

Welcome to the forum Boxcutter :thumbup:
by Bayou-Ruler
Fri Oct 17, 2014 11:53 pm
Forum: Alcohol as Fuel
Topic: need help drying out my ethanol
Replies: 51
Views: 20017

Re: need help drying out my ethanol

My application for small AFP was approved. My still is registered and I almost feel safe, almost. I have permission to use my pot still as a stripping still then reduce to 40% to run through the reflux. It was much easier than I thought. I got a lot of help with the application from the NRC special...
by Bayou-Ruler
Sun Jul 20, 2014 3:19 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: Had a visit last night
Replies: 10
Views: 4689

Re: Had a visit last night

goinbroke2, thats a great pucker story!. love it.
by Bayou-Ruler
Thu Jul 17, 2014 12:28 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: getting a license questions
Replies: 9
Views: 2849

Re: getting a license questions

http://www.ttb.gov/spirits/index.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
by Bayou-Ruler
Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:26 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: new to the craft
Replies: 5
Views: 928

Re: new to the craft

Welcome to da forum!
by Bayou-Ruler
Mon Feb 10, 2014 4:02 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Hello Everyone. A newbee from Louisiana
Replies: 4
Views: 974

Re: Hello Everyone. A newbee from Louisiana

Welcome to the forum!
by Bayou-Ruler
Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:12 am
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: after fermenting
Replies: 26
Views: 2893

Re: after fermenting

Prairiepiss wrote:I would just leave it alone. Until your ready to run it.

Sory forgot to add. By leave it alone. I mean leave it alone. Don't strain it. Just leave it in the fermenter. Then rack the clear liquid off the trub.

:thumbup: :thumbup:
by Bayou-Ruler
Wed Jan 15, 2014 6:39 pm
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Tomato paste
Replies: 7
Views: 2079

Re: Tomato paste

Prairiepiss wrote:I wouldn't worry to much about it. I personaly just grab the one on sale.
Me 2... :thumbup:
by Bayou-Ruler
Sat Nov 16, 2013 12:24 am
Forum: Distilling News
Topic: Distillery proposed in Jeff Davis Parish
Replies: 30
Views: 4271

Re: Distillery proposed in Jeff Davis Parish

http://www.kplctv.com/story/23984620/lo ... y-facility" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
by Bayou-Ruler
Sun Sep 29, 2013 12:28 am
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: Achieving 95%
Replies: 43
Views: 5455

Re: Achieving 95%

Ethanol is hydroscopic. If your area is humid, it may be absorbing water from the air. Try slowing down your run. The temp will self regulate as different alcohols cook off. go super slow for a higher purity. adjust your temp down to 1-2 drips/second and don't touch it. the temp will raise on its o...
by Bayou-Ruler
Fri Sep 20, 2013 9:55 am
Forum: Alcohol as Fuel
Topic: under optimum conditions for 20% how much sugar per gallon?
Replies: 13
Views: 8431

Re: under optimum conditions for 20% how much sugar per gall

To get to 20% you will need approx 3.2 lbs of sugar per gallon! You can measure the presents of remaining sugar several ways...an sg hydrometer beginning and ending reading is the easiest . Find yeast that will go to 20% is possible, but hard to get all the conditions right to make it happen. Or Yo...
by Bayou-Ruler
Fri Sep 20, 2013 7:43 am
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: How much will a 20ml pack flavor?
Replies: 1
Views: 859

Re: How much will a 20ml pack flavor?

wildernessmedic wrote:Thank you, is it intended to flavor it at 95% then be diluted, diluted to 40% then flavored, or preference?
20ml to 750ml of proofed alcohol (what ever proof you like to drink)
by Bayou-Ruler
Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:38 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: How much will a 20ml pack flavor?
Replies: 1
Views: 859

Re: How much will a 20ml pack flavor?

Usually 750ml
by Bayou-Ruler
Thu Sep 19, 2013 2:53 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Birdwatchers sugar wash recipe
Replies: 2178
Views: 1031650

Re: Birdwatchers sugar wash recipe

I've heard/ read regular bakers yeast is gross and shouldnt be used in brewing. Does this not apply to distilling? Or is there a noticeable difference in quality between it and brewers yeast? Standard bakers yeast is fine, people here (myself included) have been using it for years. You just want to...
by Bayou-Ruler
Thu Sep 19, 2013 9:08 am
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Measurement for Fleishchmann's Acive Dry Yeast
Replies: 7
Views: 1662

Re: Measurement for Fleishchmann's Acive Dry Yeast

CornMealKid wrote:Anyone use a greater number of 8 gram packages to yield a faster ferment?
for 6.5 gallons I use 3/4 cup
by Bayou-Ruler
Thu Sep 19, 2013 9:05 am
Forum: Shared Recipes
Topic: Apple Pie
Replies: 0
Views: 8158

Apple Pie

Ingredients: 1 gallon apple cider 1 gallon apple juice 3 cups white sugar 8 cinnamon sticks 1 liter bottle of 190 proof or grain alcohol (Ever Clear) Directions: In a large stock pot, combine the apple cider, apple juice, sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Bring it to a boil, then take it off the heat and...
by Bayou-Ruler
Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:54 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Regular recipe ?
Replies: 15
Views: 2941

Re: Regular recipe ?

I've been reading a lot of the topics on this forum and they are very informative, but I've yet to see a plain Jane moonshine recipie. I've got one for a 300gallon mash but my still is only a 50 gallon and I'm just trying to research mashes without buying 10 different books because that's all googl...
by Bayou-Ruler
Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:50 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: What size fermenters do you use?
Replies: 32
Views: 4183

Re: What size fermenters do you use?

55 gallon drums
by Bayou-Ruler
Mon Sep 16, 2013 6:07 am
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Wash pumps
Replies: 6
Views: 1172

Re: Wash pumps

woodshed wrote:Those Wayne pumps get er done but damn they are noisy. Good price.
You're right about that, they do have a loud high pitch whine!
by Bayou-Ruler
Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Wash pumps
Replies: 6
Views: 1172

Re: Wash pumps

How do y'all transfer liquids in and out of your larger fermentation vessels? I have an injured back and a 20 L tub is all that I can manage, moving only 2 gallons at-a-time, albeit with some pain. So, I am very interested in how you add water to your fermentation vessel and how you transfer the fi...
by Bayou-Ruler
Fri Sep 13, 2013 8:45 am
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: what are you fermenting in?
Replies: 38
Views: 4569

Re: what are you fermenting in?

I Use These:
by Bayou-Ruler
Wed Sep 04, 2013 2:30 am
Forum: Alcohol as Fuel
Topic: Making more methanol then ethanol?
Replies: 7
Views: 4217

Re: Making more methanol then ethanol?

You need to stop what you are doing and start doing some intense research before proceeding... If you don't you are destined to damage some expensive equipment... You need to know a lot more about what you are doing than you know now if you want to make fuel ethanol... It needs to be as high in pur...
by Bayou-Ruler
Sun Aug 25, 2013 6:26 am
Forum: Forum Rules, Notifications and Helpful Hints
Topic: email from Brewhaus
Replies: 707
Views: 213171

Re: email from Brewhaus

Well has anyone been contacted by the TTB or ATF? :esurprised:
by Bayou-Ruler
Sun Aug 25, 2013 6:25 am
Forum: Distilling News
Topic: Hatfields & McCoys
Replies: 29
Views: 2947

Re: Hatfields & McCoys

This show is a marketing ploy for the brand in my opinion. :wtf:
by Bayou-Ruler
Sun Jun 23, 2013 1:08 pm
Forum: Alcohol as Fuel
Topic: Im not seeing ethanol as a cheaper fuel source...help?
Replies: 36
Views: 17620

Re: Im not seeing ethanol as a cheaper fuel source...help?

Well I guess that the 200 proof secret must come out then: http://www.milehidistilling.com/zeolite-3a-ethanol-dessicant-5-pounds/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow Since you guys doubt me, then I won't be back. I'm doing this for me as a hobby and I w...
by Bayou-Ruler
Sat Jun 15, 2013 5:05 pm
Forum: Forum Rules, Notifications and Helpful Hints
Topic: email from Brewhaus
Replies: 707
Views: 213171

Re: email from Brewhaus

Well at the end of the day it is what it is, if you are in the USA and are producing distilled spirits in any amount it is illegal unless you have a permit. http://www.ttb.gov/industrial/distillation_of_ethanol.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow h...
by Bayou-Ruler
Fri Jun 14, 2013 7:37 am
Forum: Forum Rules, Notifications and Helpful Hints
Topic: email from Brewhaus
Replies: 707
Views: 213171

Re: email from Brewhaus

The government is something else! lol, Back in February I submitted a revision to my AFP permit. So..... I called today to check on the status since I never heard back from the TTB. I give the nice lady mt AFP number, and in a matter of seconds she confirms that my revisions were approved in April a...