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by Rick Martin
Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:09 pm
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Three enzyme situation?
Replies: 19
Views: 3229

Re: Three enzyme situation?

cheap mills are a PITA but they can be made to work. hook up a drill or motor to it. get it rolling 3-500rpm. from off, add a cup of blender milled grain to get things started and add seed on top (not too much in case you got to clean it out.) apply power and keep feeding the grain! try adjusting o...
by Rick Martin
Sun Mar 11, 2018 4:59 pm
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Three enzyme situation?
Replies: 19
Views: 3229

Re: Three enzyme situation?

you got to mill the grain. whole seed will just swell up and not give over any amount of starch. plus it will all float and the grain cap will never fall so a lot of the grain won't even get wet, before it rots in a few days. a roller mill if you can, an old blender if you can't get one. coarse cra...
by Rick Martin
Sun Mar 11, 2018 4:58 pm
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Three enzyme situation?
Replies: 19
Views: 3229

Re: Three enzyme situation?

you got to mill the grain. whole seed will just swell up and not give over any amount of starch. plus it will all float and the grain cap will never fall so a lot of the grain won't even get wet, before it rots in a few days. a roller mill if you can, an old blender if you can't get one. coarse cra...
by Rick Martin
Sun Mar 11, 2018 4:03 pm
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Three enzyme situation?
Replies: 19
Views: 3229

Re: Three enzyme situation?

Another question how do I get rid of the Tapatalk line?

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by Rick Martin
Sun Mar 11, 2018 4:01 pm
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Three enzyme situation?
Replies: 19
Views: 3229

Re: Three enzyme situation?

I have a question on grinding the grain. I want to try this method on a small scale. I purchased grains ( rye wheat barley ) at a cooking supply store. The husks are removed all there is is the seed. Do I need to break the seed smaller? They are very hard. I tried a small food processor and the seed...
by Rick Martin
Thu Apr 27, 2017 10:22 am
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: uncle jesse's simple sour mash method
Replies: 4778
Views: 1052635

Re: uncle jesse's simple sour mash method

The eternal waiting game
by Rick Martin
Wed Apr 12, 2017 12:40 pm
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: uncle jesse's simple sour mash method
Replies: 4778
Views: 1052635

Re: uncle jesse's simple sour mash method

I recently had the pleasure of reading this link and 2 things might help you: One member didn't replace or add any grain. He just added water and sugar. But he also tossed everything after 3 rounds. Another member would add his spent grain, from making beer, to UJSSM. I have no idea how many rounds ...
by Rick Martin
Mon Apr 10, 2017 10:49 am
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88293

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

Ultimately, I think that the reason none of them participated was because they knew that they would reap just as many rewards if they left us to fund it as they would by helping to fund it. Why spend the money if someone else is willing to, I guess. I cannot speak for them, but that is the feeling ...
by Rick Martin
Mon Apr 10, 2017 4:49 am
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88293

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

Well...crap. I'm sorry to hear that Rick, but I completely understand. Thank you for the massive amount of work and massive amount of cash you dumped into this effort. I'm sorry the investment didn't pay off yet, but I hope it will in the near future. Just let us know how we can help. I second that...
by Rick Martin
Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:03 am
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88293

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

nickbbb wrote:Brewhaus said they had to cut lobiest due to lack of membership / member dues / money.
That is also news to me too. I would expect them to make the announcement themselves.
by Rick Martin
Sun Apr 09, 2017 4:40 am
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88293

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

Thank you for the update. I don't read the news to much bullshit. You insight helps a lot. When did the last bill get the needed additions? I will assume late also. What you reported sound great. Please keep us updated.

Rick
by Rick Martin
Wed Apr 05, 2017 12:37 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88293

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

Is it going in the right direction?
by Rick Martin
Wed Apr 05, 2017 11:02 am
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88293

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

Got a reply from our Congressman: April 5, 2017 Dear Mr. Xxxxxxxx, Thank you for contacting me to express your support of H.R. 2903, the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act. As a cosponsor of this bill, I share your support for reforming the taxation of alcoholic beverages. H.R. 2903 wi...
by Rick Martin
Mon Mar 27, 2017 12:04 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88293

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

I think it is a great idea. It will get more involved. I plan to talk to my local shop tomorrow. After all it won't hurt to ask.
by Rick Martin
Mon Feb 20, 2017 6:34 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88293

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

nickbbb wrote:There's a lot of times I think the people of the group should start reading this page. But 5k members, couldn't hurt to try to get a few more members to HDA.

+1
by Rick Martin
Mon Feb 20, 2017 11:24 am
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88293

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

How can anyone know what a politician is saying.
by Rick Martin
Fri Feb 10, 2017 12:14 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: 20 years in aging? for the hobby... Part 1
Replies: 127
Views: 16335

Re: 20 years in aging? for the hobby... Part 1

That is the one that sent me to this thread. But thanks


Rick
by Rick Martin
Fri Feb 10, 2017 10:34 am
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: 20 years in aging? for the hobby... Part 1
Replies: 127
Views: 16335

Re: 20 years in aging? for the hobby... Part 1

I have been reading this thread for a couple of hours and I am curious as to the outcome of some of the processes people tried. This thread mixes quite a few threads together that are trying to do the same thing at different levels. Please continue.
by Rick Martin
Thu Feb 09, 2017 4:10 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Nuclear Whiskey / Nuclear Rum and Spirits Rapid Ageing
Replies: 1076
Views: 237974

Re: Nuclear Whiskey / Nuclear Rum and Spirits Rapid Ageing

I just finished reading this whole thread. A lot of information to digest. I have read pro's and reasonable con's. I also saw posts about different alternate processes. I just need to figure out what will be best for me. I do want to thank everyone for the views and recipes.

Rick
by Rick Martin
Thu Feb 09, 2017 1:02 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88293

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

fortbuilder825 wrote:Thank you for all your work Brewhaus!
I just sent off three copies of that stronger letter.
+1
by Rick Martin
Fri Feb 03, 2017 4:03 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88293

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

Well since NH is starting to legalize I thought I would try to get my backward state moving. So with another state level rewrite of the letter I sent it to both of my state level reps. Here it is if you want to use it. Dear (Senator or reps name) As a Pennsylvanian I am proud to call you my senator....
by Rick Martin
Fri Feb 03, 2017 3:21 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Oaking and aging the T-Pee way
Replies: 554
Views: 142812

Re: Oaking and aging the T-Pee way

I have had the pleasure of reading this Topic front beginning to end. Wow what an education!! I know TP just wanted to post his method for others to learn but man did it explode. Thank you TP. The knowledge I gained was how to do it but how different woods, levels of toast, and levels of char effect...
by Rick Martin
Fri Feb 03, 2017 7:02 am
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88293

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

Does anyone have a good marijuana mash recipe. Just want to join 2 idiotic crimes together.
by Rick Martin
Thu Feb 02, 2017 5:22 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88293

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

I wrote something up years ago regarding hobby scale production limits but it was in the backend of the forums, out of public view, and I never got it finished and posted publicly... It, essentially, put a slant more towards us being hobby distillers rather than all-out drunks... You have to take a...
by Rick Martin
Wed Feb 01, 2017 9:11 am
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88293

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

I guess he is afraid of what he sees as competition
by Rick Martin
Wed Feb 01, 2017 4:33 am
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88293

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

My guess is those companies that make the nasty spirits that we are stuck with in the stores. They don't want people to try something real good at an affordable price.
by Rick Martin
Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:25 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88293

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

Is there any way to inform all the members about this? I am sure most sure unaware as I was till last night. One way would be to add it to your signature - something like: Support the HDA - working to make Home Distilling legal. https://www.hobbydistillersassociation.org/ Donate by becoming a membe...
by Rick Martin
Tue Jan 31, 2017 2:47 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88293

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

Is there any way to inform all the members about this? I am sure most sure unaware as I was till last night.
by Rick Martin
Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:57 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88293

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

I just sent Fortbuilder,s letter to my Senator.
by Rick Martin
Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:45 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...
Replies: 517
Views: 88293

Re: H.R. 2903 is up to 83 co-sponsors...

Fortbuilder that was beautiful


Rick