Search found 3046 matches

by Demy
Sat Jan 06, 2024 4:00 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Hello everyone
Replies: 4
Views: 166

Re: Hello everyone

Welcome 👍
by Demy
Sat Jan 06, 2024 8:31 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Mashes different colors?
Replies: 14
Views: 571

Re: Mashes different colors?

In any case I wouldn't worry too much about for distilled product
by Demy
Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:00 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Mashes different colors?
Replies: 14
Views: 571

Re: Mashes different colors?

If the darker ones were produced with the new supply then that could be it. My second hypothesis is an oxidized ferment or protein content difference in the barley. There may be various factors but I don't think they will affect the finished product
by Demy
Thu Jan 04, 2024 3:32 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Pears and natureal yeast
Replies: 14
Views: 1070

Re: Pears and natureal yeast

I have fermented several times without adding yeast. Wild yeasts often add flavor complexity compared to a standard yeast.
by Demy
Thu Jan 04, 2024 3:29 pm
Forum: My First .....
Topic: (cleaning &) sacrifice run on my first still
Replies: 25
Views: 1332

Re: (cleaning &) sacrifice run on my first still

The contents of the boiler must first heat up to evaporate so at the beginning you can give more power, then you adjust the power based on the output of the product you want to obtain.
by Demy
Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:58 pm
Forum: My First .....
Topic: (cleaning &) sacrifice run on my first still
Replies: 25
Views: 1332

Re: (cleaning &) sacrifice run on my first still

On a 2 liter boiler the product output (in my opinion) should be drop by drop...but it must be fairly constant...the power must be adjusted in order to have this situation (constant drop)..so heat at full power then when you feel that the boiler is hot and the alcohol is ready to move up the "c...
by Demy
Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: shocking yeast ?
Replies: 7
Views: 478

Re: shocking yeast ?

I'll tell you what I do: I bought some 500 gram bricks of yeast, I keep a small part in a small glass bottle (sanitised with alcohol and heat), I put the rest under vacuum (divided into several bags) and then in the fridge ...when the bottle is running out I take it from the fridge and put it in the...
by Demy
Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:45 am
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: shocking yeast ?
Replies: 7
Views: 478

Re: shocking yeast ?

In general, the yeast do not do well the temperature changes ... a gradual situation is preferable. Not even the freezing does not do but it is preferable to keep it in the refrigerator. The heat certainly increases the activity of the yeast ... on the technical data sheet of many yeasts, for exampl...
by Demy
Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:26 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Hello
Replies: 2
Views: 106

Re: Hello

Welcome to the forum 👍
by Demy
Tue Jan 02, 2024 3:43 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Distilling Wine
Replies: 21
Views: 1228

Re: Distilling Wine

I only distil my own wine or that of some friend or relative whose product I know 🙂
by Demy
Tue Jan 02, 2024 3:25 pm
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: Rust in SS Shotgun Condenser
Replies: 9
Views: 726

Re: Rust in SS Shotgun Condenser

You can use a stainless steel scrubber rolled around a stick...
by Demy
Fri Dec 29, 2023 11:54 pm
Forum: Grains
Topic: Walmart Deer Corn - Beware
Replies: 7
Views: 818

Re: Walmart Deer Corn - Beware

Well, i had some and it was good the first run. Then the damned eggs hatched in the remaining 20 lbs. took about 2 weeks to get rid of all the corn weevils. SWMBO did NOT like them wandering the walls and floors looking for their next meal. They are very difficult insects to eliminate.....it happen...
by Demy
Fri Dec 29, 2023 11:50 pm
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: Liquid fluxes similar to Harris Stay Clean
Replies: 5
Views: 453

Re: Liquid fluxes similar to Harris Stay Clean

Thanks for the info and Still_stirrn for the table . I’m still using a bottle of Duzzall , I bought in New Zealand over 40 years ago . It works perfectly on stainless and Copper . My Grandfarther was a plumber . Always made his own by collecting all the off cuts from galvanised iron and dropping th...
by Demy
Fri Dec 29, 2023 11:42 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: All Feints run = All Cleaning Fluid?
Replies: 10
Views: 436

Re: All Feints run = All Cleaning Fluid?

Sometimes even the quality of the fermentation affects the raw material you will then work on.
by Demy
Fri Dec 29, 2023 11:23 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Buongiorno
Replies: 4
Views: 201

Re: Buongiorno

Welcome to the forum.
by Demy
Fri Dec 29, 2023 11:20 pm
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Got my controller finished finally
Replies: 2
Views: 242

Re: Got my controller finished finally

The pid controller only gets a bad rap when distilling.....I use it successfully when brewing my own beer.
by Demy
Fri Dec 29, 2023 5:09 am
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Using red wine to lower proof before barreling
Replies: 25
Views: 1063

Re: Using red wine to lower proof before barreling

EDIT: I couldn’t help it . Here is a bottle of 14.5% Shiraz . Cooled to 20°C (Calibrated alc meter Temp) It measured 5 %abv . I was quite shocked it was that far off :esurprised: Generally you need a vinometer to measure the strength of a wine....I don't think the alcoholometer is the right instrum...
by Demy
Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:50 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Pot still vs Arabia still?
Replies: 7
Views: 352

Re: Pot still vs Arabia still?

It will be fine anyway ... there are many options, I generally prefer to build but not everyone can or want ... for me it is fun. Start with that and if you want something more you can always use to embellish your home!
by Demy
Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:42 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: STARTING Questions
Replies: 6
Views: 357

Re: STARTING Questions

I don't understand what your question is, my fault probably ....
It seems that you have everything for a good fermentation .....
by Demy
Wed Dec 27, 2023 5:41 am
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Using red wine to lower proof before barreling
Replies: 25
Views: 1063

Re: Using red wine to lower proof before barreling

It will certainly change the product so as suggested it is better to carry out a small sample first. I make a white wine-based vermouth but it's not the same.
by Demy
Wed Dec 27, 2023 5:38 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Håpi in Virginia
Replies: 10
Views: 280

Re: Håpi in Virginia

Welcome 👍
by Demy
Wed Dec 27, 2023 5:38 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Hello
Replies: 4
Views: 122

Re: Hello

Welcome, I only have a few hop plants and I like to make beer with my hops... personal satisfaction!
by Demy
Wed Dec 27, 2023 5:35 am
Forum: Steam Mashing and Distilling
Topic: Yummy’s Steam generator
Replies: 36
Views: 1717

Re: Yummy’s Steam generator

I can't be much help but I follow your project...I love people who build, give input to the development of the forum.
by Demy
Tue Dec 26, 2023 3:58 pm
Forum: Mashing, fermenting, flavoring and aging related hardware
Topic: AMA Mill Review
Replies: 6
Views: 500

Re: AMA Mill Review

An excellent gift then!
by Demy
Tue Dec 26, 2023 3:43 pm
Forum: Continuous Stripping stills
Topic: Ethyl Carbamate in Continuous Stripping Stills
Replies: 9
Views: 531

Re: Ethyl Carbamate in Continuous Stripping Stills

A great article in the link. I usually put a little copper in the fermenter. I insert a coil of copper wires in the final distillation but I think the same should be done in the stripping phase....
by Demy
Tue Dec 26, 2023 3:10 am
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: Build carboy carrier and similar (video)
Replies: 1
Views: 181

Build carboy carrier and similar (video)

I thought I shared this little video to spend some time in the holiday ... nothing exceptional but I thought it could be useful in some way. Hugs to all
by Demy
Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:10 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas and Happy holidays
Replies: 35
Views: 1530

Re: Merry Christmas and Happy holidays

I am truly moved by your closeness, I appreciate it very much, believe me guys. My sister got sick and started chemotherapy.... this is affecting me a lot but I'm trying to hold on. Thank you all very much!
by Demy
Sat Dec 23, 2023 7:34 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas and Happy holidays
Replies: 35
Views: 1530

Re: Merry Christmas and Happy holidays

Best wishes to everyone... this year won't be very happy holidays but this forum helps even in the less fortunate moments. 👍
by Demy
Sat Dec 23, 2023 7:27 am
Forum: Boilers
Topic: Some problem here!?
Replies: 23
Views: 1222

Re: Some problem here!?

Welding another flange is the best option....by staggering the two openings the clamps will no longer touch...if the filing is small, the important thing is not to weaken it too much.
Image taken from AliExpress
Screenshot_2023-12-23-16-30-05-323-edit_com.alibaba.aliexpresshd.jpg