I have a 15.5 gal keg and was wondering if I could put my Rum Mash in it for a few days WITH LID until I distill it? would like to free up the fermenters to start another batch of rum.
Or is that not a good idea?
Thanks
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Can I store mash in Boiler until ready to distill?
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Can I store mash in Boiler until ready to distill?
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Re: Can I store mash in Boiler until ready to distill?
It should be ok to do so.....especially if its kept air tight.
A Rum wash isnt a Mash.... no grain is mashed.
A Rum wash isnt a Mash.... no grain is mashed.
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Re: Can I store mash in Boiler until ready to distill?
Beware if the wash is not properly filtered, solid will land on the element or bottom and scorch your run. Rum doesn't have solids, but yeast can do the same. Been there.
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Re: Can I store mash in Boiler until ready to distill?
I would stir it well before you begin heating it up.
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Re: Can I store mash in Boiler until ready to distill?
Really well.
Also keep in mind if you really seal it tight and it isn't quite done fermenting, will pressurize. For a few days, I don't see the need to seal it. Anything funky that will grow in it will probably taste good.
Also keep in mind if you really seal it tight and it isn't quite done fermenting, will pressurize. For a few days, I don't see the need to seal it. Anything funky that will grow in it will probably taste good.
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Re: Can I store mash in Boiler until ready to distill?
Ended up only have to store one night in keg. Had both carboys filled up with 35% sugar shine. So cooked it to 80% to give space to put rum. Lol. Weird trying to get a stock pile so I can age it and have stuff to sip on. Will run the sugar shine one more time in my reflux once my electric boiler gets here and I can clean it.
Thanks for the advice now I have the space to continue my rum fermenting.
Thanks for the advice now I have the space to continue my rum fermenting.
CM Reflux Still -- Copper mesh 16" ,column 31" tall, dia. 2",temp at boiler,top of column, power - PAC w5500w Element
Pot Still -- Copper mesh 16",column, 23" tall dia. 2", temp at boiler, power - PAC w5500w Element
Pot Still -- Copper mesh 16",column, 23" tall dia. 2", temp at boiler, power - PAC w5500w Element