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by nateboussad
Mon Oct 14, 2019 5:23 am
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Can you mash in 100% backset?
Replies: 3
Views: 1812

Re: Can you mash in 100% backset?

I heat my sparge water on the stove when brewing with the grainfather. It's really no problem. It takes awhile for the wort to come to a boil so it's not going to shorten your brew day in my experience.
by nateboussad
Sun Sep 29, 2019 11:12 am
Forum: Grains
Topic: Corn Grind..when is it too fine?
Replies: 24
Views: 7632

Re: Corn Grind..when is it too fine?

Game corn is just dried, not gelatinized, so you'll have to cook it before you can mash with it. The same problem exists with rice, which is why you use instant rice instead of dried.
by nateboussad
Wed Sep 04, 2019 6:03 am
Forum: Grains
Topic: Red X Grain. No Other Malt Required
Replies: 4
Views: 1682

Re: Red X Grain. No Other Malt Required

should have linked a picture that wouldnt show up...

Anyway, I havent heard anything about this product either, but I'm interested.
by nateboussad
Wed Sep 04, 2019 6:01 am
Forum: Grains
Topic: Corn Grind..when is it too fine?
Replies: 24
Views: 7632

Re: Corn Grind..when is it too fine?

To get very specific - each grain should be divided into exactly three pieces. So, real AG brewers crack grains one at a time to ensure proper grind.
by nateboussad
Mon Aug 26, 2019 7:44 am
Forum: Whiskey
Topic: First corn whiskey mash - any good?
Replies: 20
Views: 6594

Re: First corn whiskey mash - any good?

I wasn't going to use any backset in this recipe but definitely will try another run and keep a generational run going. I had another question about pre-mashing as well. I was thinking about adding some malted barley to the cracked corn as I heat it up so it doesn't become a big glob. Tutuapp 9apps ...
by nateboussad
Mon Aug 26, 2019 7:42 am
Forum: Whiskey
Topic: Simpson’s coffee barley malt
Replies: 9
Views: 3085

Re: Simpson’s coffee barley malt

I use Simpson's coffee malt in one of my stout recipes (that includes some other dark roasted grains), which is about 150L. The one time I sub'd in the Castle coffee (listed at 190L) the beer came out very harsh. It may have been coincidence or something else with that batch but I never used it aga...
by nateboussad
Sat Aug 24, 2019 1:46 am
Forum: Alcohol as Fuel
Topic: Lantern fuel?
Replies: 5
Views: 4172

Re: Lantern fuel?

Unless you have a 100% sealed room that is practically never opened, odds of depleting oxygen inside of your average home with a gas lantern is extremely low. The CO2 buildup is pretty much also a non-issue. As you know, the real issue is CO. Rate of CO production is going to determine on the fuel u...
by nateboussad
Sat Aug 24, 2019 1:43 am
Forum: Alcohol as Fuel
Topic: Stuff that uses Ethanol
Replies: 24
Views: 11524

Re: Stuff that uses Ethanol

A little light reading on the subject from the last 'consultation'.. looks like 'protection grade' will be available at least to end 2016 .. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/256215/gov-response-motor-fuel.pdf https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploa...
by nateboussad
Sat Aug 17, 2019 1:15 pm
Forum: Fruits & Vegetables
Topic: potatoes
Replies: 5
Views: 2574

Re: potatoes

Type /is farming. If you have done the limit to plant potatos buy them from /ah and plant them. For carrots and hugher u need recipe
by nateboussad
Sat Aug 17, 2019 1:14 pm
Forum: Fruits & Vegetables
Topic: Fruit infusion
Replies: 5
Views: 2160

Re: Fruit infusion

In a textbook that isn't written neither by the British nor Americans. That's why I need to check everything since I guess the source is not so reliable.
by nateboussad
Thu Aug 01, 2019 12:32 am
Forum: Sugar
Topic: Do you recycle feints of feints?
Replies: 17
Views: 4786

Re: Do you recycle feints of feints?

nateboussad wrote:Previous runs feints go into next runs feints of same type spirit. . I never have more than 10-15L feints on hand.
Previous runs feints go into next runs feints of same type spirit.
by nateboussad
Thu Aug 01, 2019 12:31 am
Forum: Sugar
Topic: How to classify sugar wash spirits?
Replies: 45
Views: 10307

Re: How to classify sugar wash spirits?

It dont bother me a bit to run cloudy stuff but I aint as picky as some. As thin as that wash bound to be with sugar water and nutes..cant envision the murkiness being much of an issue. If you put it back in lockdown and the yeast are still working a bit it should be just fine. I have went months on...
by nateboussad
Mon Jul 29, 2019 5:53 am
Forum: Sugar
Topic: Do you recycle feints of feints?
Replies: 17
Views: 4786

Re: Do you recycle feints of feints?

Previous runs feints go into next runs feints of same type spirit. . I never have more than 10-15L feints on hand.
by nateboussad
Mon Jul 29, 2019 5:52 am
Forum: Sugar
Topic: How to classify sugar wash spirits?
Replies: 45
Views: 10307

Re: How to classify sugar wash spirits?

It dont bother me a bit to run cloudy stuff but I aint as picky as some. As thin as that wash bound to be with sugar water and nutes..cant envision the murkiness being much of an issue. If you put it back in lockdown and the yeast are still working a bit it should be just fine. I have went months on...
by nateboussad
Sat Jul 20, 2019 10:29 am
Forum: Whiskey
Topic: Jimbos Single Malt AG - and deer feed
Replies: 7
Views: 2373

Re: Jimbos Single Malt AG - and deer feed

I have no idea. But I would suggest looking at the ingredients list on the store version for a hint.
by nateboussad
Sat Jul 20, 2019 10:28 am
Forum: Whiskey
Topic: Simpson’s coffee barley malt
Replies: 9
Views: 3085

Re: Simpson’s coffee barley malt

I use Simpson's coffee malt in one of my stout recipes (that includes some other dark roasted grains), which is about 150L. The one time I sub'd in the Castle coffee (listed at 190L) the beer came out very harsh. It may have been coincidence or something else with that batch but I never used it agai...
by nateboussad
Fri Jun 21, 2019 8:10 am
Forum: Sugar
Topic: Brix. Do I have this correct?
Replies: 12
Views: 3249

Re: Brix. Do I have this correct?

Have a read through this thread
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by nateboussad
Fri Jun 21, 2019 8:09 am
Forum: Sugar
Topic: Do you recycle feints of feints?
Replies: 17
Views: 4786

Re: Do you recycle feints of feints?

yes i do,

Well I save all mine in different gallon jug's

pne for UJSSM one for SFW etc and when I get 1/2 to 1 gallon I throw it into the next same batch. Seems to work pretty well.
by nateboussad
Fri Jun 21, 2019 8:08 am
Forum: Sugar
Topic: Coconut Sugar?
Replies: 35
Views: 12957

Re: Coconut Sugar?

The Biona Organic Coconut Sugar is listed as having 92.3g carbs per 100g, (although it says 0g sugars)
by nateboussad
Sun May 26, 2019 3:49 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: white oak vs red oak
Replies: 30
Views: 16029

Re: white oak vs red oak

Red Oak produces a slightly "sweeter" taste than White Oak. Not that it's actually sweet, but it is sweeter if that makes sense. Pound for pound you will get a longer burn time out of White Oak. When it comes to White vs Red, I have no preference. There taste is very similar and I love the...
by nateboussad
Sun May 26, 2019 3:45 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: What is the difference between neutral spirit and vodka
Replies: 22
Views: 13702

Re: What is the difference between neutral spirit and vodka

The shape of the various types of single-charge stills (as for Scotch), allows certain flavours to be carried over into the alcohol. The Coffey Still just produces alcohol, almost regardless of the source of the starch - though there too, the distiller can add in more or less of the “heads” and or “...
by nateboussad
Sun May 26, 2019 3:44 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Smoking the oak sticks?
Replies: 7
Views: 1624

Re: Smoking the oak sticks?

I use any type of oak I can get my hands on.
A quick check on Bing says Pin Oak is in the Red Oak family, and Red Oak is good for smoking.
by nateboussad
Sat Mar 09, 2019 7:34 am
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: Oat Whiskey
Replies: 7
Views: 1946

Oat Whiskey

I am a newbee, but have been doing a lot of homework wanting to produce a mild smooth sipping whiskey and want to try a wheat and flaked oat recipie so this is what i am going to try. Please offer advise. for a 5 gallon wash: 6 lbs of cracked malted white wheat 2 lbs of flaked oats 5 lbs of sugar 1 ...
by nateboussad
Sat Mar 09, 2019 7:32 am
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Deathwish Wheat germ recipe
Replies: 503
Views: 212402

Re: Deathwish Wheat germ recipe

You'll find lots of discussion about inverting sugar prior to using it in your wash. Some say it's easier for the yeast to metabolize, but I haven't found any scientific evidence to support that claim. I think (opinion ON) some of this is due to the relative sweetness of inverted sugar(opinion OFF)....
by nateboussad
Sat Mar 09, 2019 7:30 am
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: How I do a cooked rye mash
Replies: 139
Views: 132422

Re: How I do a cooked rye mash

The rye doesn't need the long boil that the corn does to gelatinize it starch. I would just add it when I shut off the heat. I always let mine sit a few extra days till it clears and all settles. Then i rack it off. I push the tube down into the grain bed which will also act as a filter. Maybe add a...