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by Full_moon
Wed Jan 26, 2022 3:39 pm
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Alembic still question
Replies: 6
Views: 656

Re: Alembic still question

I got the cadco KR1. I run it with a 110V temp. controller. 1ts 1500 W and been going now for over 4 yr. Mainly under my mash pot. I got older wiring in my garage and cant go much beyond that. Although i did run a 240V line out there for my 5500W element in my milk can boiler.
by Full_moon
Wed Jan 26, 2022 11:42 am
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Alembic still question
Replies: 6
Views: 656

Re: Alembic still question

Thanks for the replies. I never thought about the smaller alembic, but it does make sense. I allready have the Cadco hotplate. I will definately consider the smaller alembic
by Full_moon
Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:29 am
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Alembic still question
Replies: 6
Views: 656

Alembic still question

I am considering getting an 8-10 gal. alembic still. My current set up is an 8 gal. SS milk can boiler with a copper 2 in. column and take off to a liebig condenser. no thumper. I only make bourbons, all grain. corn, barley rye,wheat and the rest of my equipment is set up for about 6 gal. to my ferm...
by Full_moon
Fri Oct 15, 2021 10:54 am
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Jimbo's Single Malt AG Recipe
Replies: 676
Views: 164282

Re: Jimbo's Single Malt AG Recipe

I let my red wheat mash sit overnight to cool. This morning it had a krousen. Some wild yeast appaently started it going. I went ahead and pitched my us05 anyways. Anyone tell me what to expect? It smells OK.
by Full_moon
Tue Jun 29, 2021 1:11 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Where yall buy enzynes now that pintoshine doesnt sell
Replies: 4
Views: 566

Where yall buy enzynes now that pintoshine doesnt sell

Pintoshine (artesan resources) is out of the enzyme business. Where do you go now. Too bad. costs of selling got to him.
by Full_moon
Mon Feb 17, 2020 12:10 pm
Forum: Rum
Topic: how should I add dunder
Replies: 4
Views: 1716

Re: how should I add dunder

Thanks Odin, very helpful.
by Full_moon
Mon Feb 17, 2020 7:58 am
Forum: Rum
Topic: how should I add dunder
Replies: 4
Views: 1716

how should I add dunder

Hi all I have been making whiskey for awhile and my 1st venture into rum. I have my 1st ferment going well and the question I have is. After my 1st stripping run and I collect my 1st dunder, do I add it straight to the fermenter hot, on top of the previous yeast etc. and use new yeast or do I add it...
by Full_moon
Sun Jan 05, 2020 7:19 am
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Pump placement for cooling system
Replies: 6
Views: 1651

Re: Pump placement for cooling system

No point adding additional heat to the coolant water... That's my point Fivey. Would removing the pond pump make a noticeable difference
by Full_moon
Sat Jan 04, 2020 11:33 am
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Pump placement for cooling system
Replies: 6
Views: 1651

Pump placement for cooling system

I circulate cold water from a 5 gal. bucket placed inside a large wine cooler. It circulates cold water into my fermenter controlled by an inkbird hooked to a pond pump. Would it be better to have a pump located outside the 5 gal. bucket. I wonder how much heat the pump itself transfers to the water...
by Full_moon
Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:39 am
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: thermometer recomendation
Replies: 12
Views: 3648

Re: thermometer recomendation

I am working on a bluetooth thermometer probe with an app. You dial in your cut points, and it tells you when they are due. Compensates for air pressure differences, etc. Odin. It really sounds interesting. A nice tool to have. keep us posted. I installed a thermowell on my still head and running a ...
by Full_moon
Tue Sep 10, 2019 9:58 am
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: thermometer recomendation
Replies: 12
Views: 3648

thermometer recomendation

My analog thermometer sits at the top of my column and is difficult to read as it sits high, small numbers and aging eyes. Any recommendations. I plan on removing the screw in thermometer and installing a thermowell if needed for something easier to read and digital. I would prefer something permane...
by Full_moon
Thu Jun 06, 2019 1:56 pm
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: replace my 2 in. column with diamond head
Replies: 5
Views: 1706

Re: replace my 2 in. column with diamond head

https://www.whisky.com/information/knowledge/production/details/the-scottish-pot-stills.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow This is interesting. I see by adding this BULGE below the column will calm the vapors and allow better separation of the heav...
by Full_moon
Thu Jun 06, 2019 7:12 am
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: replace my 2 in. column with diamond head
Replies: 5
Views: 1706

replace my 2 in. column with diamond head

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Copper-Diamond-For-Moonshine-Still-Or-Reflux-Tower-Vodka-Gin-Brandy/254246418499?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow I am thinking about replacing my 12 inch column w...
by Full_moon
Sun Apr 14, 2019 3:14 pm
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Educate me on oyster shell use.
Replies: 30
Views: 5868

Re: Educate me on oyster shell use.

Thanks everyone
by Full_moon
Sun Apr 14, 2019 5:27 am
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Educate me on oyster shell use.
Replies: 30
Views: 5868

Educate me on oyster shell use.

Can someone enlighten me on the use of oyster shells for ph control? What are the general guidelines for quantity, when to add etc. This is in an AG mash. Thanks

Found some info in Mashing and fermenting. Very interesting and educational.
by Full_moon
Sat Feb 09, 2019 8:20 am
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Honey Bear Bourbon
Replies: 1197
Views: 192085

Re: Honey Bear Bourbon

Going to try some rolled oats in my next hhb. Where do you source the oats. Super market in the breakfast food section? thanks :wave:
by Full_moon
Fri Nov 23, 2018 12:42 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Honey Bear Bourbon
Replies: 1197
Views: 192085

Re: Honey Bear Bourbon

A high compliment to my HB Bourbon. Had some guests over Thanksgiving day. I knew some of them liked Scotch & Bourbon. I bought some Dalwhinnie single malt Scotch. This is a really nice scotch. poured them all some and then poured them some HBB. They all complimented it highly and that's all the...
by Full_moon
Wed Oct 31, 2018 8:10 am
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Honey Bear Bourbon
Replies: 1197
Views: 192085

Re: Honey Bear Bourbon

got my first batch in the fermentor, i need to refine my corn process I only got 1.048 but I think I let it cool to fast its bubbling right now though B.S. Ifr you used cracked corn, its best to run it through your corona mill if you have one. I consistantly average 1.063-65. I use Pintoshines meth...
by Full_moon
Sun Sep 30, 2018 10:03 am
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Honey Bear Bourbon
Replies: 1197
Views: 192085

Re: Honey Bear Bourbon

Picked up the ingredients for 25 gallons of this today going to use the Ferm Solutions 927 yeast, hopefully we will get it in the fermentor tomorrow thanks B.S. BS, looked up the 927 yeast and it sounds great. a fermenting temp betweem 80-95F what are you going with? Get back to us on this one, rea...
by Full_moon
Sat Sep 29, 2018 9:36 am
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Honey Bear Bourbon
Replies: 1197
Views: 192085

Re: Honey Bear Bourbon

I use Bakers yeast with this recipe with good success. Some others I see use US-05. Can anyone give a comparison of taste that have experience using both. Or any other yeast that your happy with.
by Full_moon
Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:18 am
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: OSH
Replies: 6
Views: 1440

OSH closing

Osh now offering 50% off all copper fittings. I hate to see them closing.
by Full_moon
Mon Aug 27, 2018 1:29 pm
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: proof and tralle hydrometer inaccuracies
Replies: 6
Views: 1277

proof and tralle hydrometer inaccuracies

I have 3 P&T hydrometers and not one agrees with the other. there is 2 t0 4 marks off. It seems as though the paper marking inside is just put in the glass tube and where it stops is good.

Can anyone recommend a certain brand or where to get one that is accurate.
by Full_moon
Sat Aug 11, 2018 3:07 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Honey Bear Bourbon
Replies: 1197
Views: 192085

Re: Honey Bear Bourbon

I had to post 1st tasting of this HB. I couldn't wait to see if I wanted to go forward with this recipe. So I took a bit of some aging HB for only 2 weeks, on some sticks of baked and charred white oak. Not nearly enough time. Well I was really pleased. Gotta order some more grains now to do larger ...
by Full_moon
Sat Jul 28, 2018 12:18 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Honey Bear Bourbon
Replies: 1197
Views: 192085

Re: Honey Bear Bourbon

I gotta say thank you shineoncrazydiamond. I just finished my 1st spirit run. Picked a middle jar, put some in a dixie cup with some good water to proof it a bit and it went down real nice. I thought it was going to be a winner when it was runnin. a finger under the parrot to taste and smell and it ...
by Full_moon
Tue Jul 17, 2018 7:03 am
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Honey Bear Bourbon
Replies: 1197
Views: 192085

Re: Honey Bear Bourbon

Hi Otis

Great idea and I already have a hot plate, however I just popped for an Oster toaster convection oven from Wallmart. $40.00. I still night source some aluminum from our local metal salvage place a try it out.

Thanks Ron
by Full_moon
Sun Jul 15, 2018 3:47 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Honey Bear Bourbon
Replies: 1197
Views: 192085

Re: Honey Bear Bourbon

If anyone is interested My last ferm actually finished at 1.003, a stripping run to 15% got me 9/10 of a gallon. gonna do 3 strips. then a run slow product run. started my 2nd batch and it going the same as my 1st. real fast. 7/15/2018 7:22:24 7/15/2018 16:37:24 1.050 82.0 RED Hbear 7/15/2018 16:37:...
by Full_moon
Tue Jul 10, 2018 5:26 am
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Honey Bear Bourbon
Replies: 1197
Views: 192085

Re: Honey Bear Bourbon

Report & Chart Settings: Timepoint SG Temp (°F) Color Beer From Date: 7/7/2018 8:05:35 7/10/2018 6:08:49 1.008 82.0 RED HoNey bear To Date: 7/10/2018 6:08:49 7/10/2018 5:53:49 1.008 82.0 RED HoNey bear Time Frame: all 7/10/2018 5:38:49 1.008 82.0 RED HoNey bear Temp. Units: Fahrenheit 7/10/2018 ...
by Full_moon
Mon Jul 09, 2018 5:09 am
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Honey Bear Bourbon
Replies: 1197
Views: 192085

Re: Honey Bear Bourbon

Fizzix

Thanks for the reply, I appreciate it. Looks like a toaster/convection oven will do just fine. My search didn't come up with all the info you just gave me. Woke up this morning and its down to 1.011 according to my TILT hydrometer
by Full_moon
Sun Jul 08, 2018 4:10 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Honey Bear Bourbon
Replies: 1197
Views: 192085

Re: Honey Bear Bourbon

Ok a follow up this ferment is going gangbusters, already down to 1.018 in a little over 30 hrs. crazy. has anyone else experienced this fast fermentation. My plan is to leave it in the ferm.. chamber for at least 5 dAYS. wHAT DO YOU THINK? aNYONE TELL ME how to bake oak without an oven in the house...