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I do 32 gallon all grain ferments with and without backset. I throw in a handful with the yeast and let the party begin. Never have PH problems. Always in the sweet spot and always have shell specs in the squeezed grains. Shells are cheap. I say use them freely. You cant over do it. YMMV

A handful of shell grit in 5L. That's how much I'd probably use in 20L. Go for it :thumbup: Shady is right. I use crushed shells on every all grain ferment with or without backset. One hand full in a 32 gallon batch and when I squeeze the grains there are still bits of shells visible. PH always sta...

A Flute is a bit of a complicated beast as Blue fish has eluded to earlier. The amount of heat, plate count, and the amount of reflux being the variables obviously. It's a dream machine that only time on water can teach operation technique to result. You really can go from pot still to vodka column ...

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This article is a bit of a plug but interesting nonetheless.


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Barton 1792, the same joint that had the rack house collapse, lost a fermentation vessel this week. Jeezzz



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Spiff, I'm with Odin and the folks that like to measure the ingredients in a recipe. It allows the chef to repeat known wanted results. Some chefs have cooked long enough they don't need to measure because they can see and feel the proper amount of some ingredients to be added. There are advantages ...

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Bakers works great for me. Fleishman's, Red Star, etc...…. YMMV

His mug got a little bigger!! Cheers.....

I like Barrel Mill and Gibbs. There is a difference between them but I've had great luck with both brands. Good Luck...….

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I found this video very interesting and enlightening as it provides a very insightful view of the Bourbon market and who controls it. They hate the $30 bottles that compete with their $200 marketing schemes. If your a Bourbon lover you have to watch this...….. :egeek: https://bourbonpursuit.com/2019...

The secondary market blues...…….

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Thanks for the idea and instruction Bushman. No more waiting on the drips for me...….

I find I use Pint jars and 1/2 Gallon jars almost exclusively. One thing I have found extremely useful is that if you get "Ball" brand jars they have measure marks on the sides of the jars. YMMV

Yup, start with files of varying shapes and sizes that fit the contour of the object being cleaned. Then use emery or steel wool to blend the scratches out. If you want to spend the time you can get your solder to be virtually invisible in your joints. Some folks do, some folks don't. Its a matter o...

Some interesting reading here. I am questioning the Barrel size requirement and the affect on the Craft Crowd. :eugeek: https://spiritsjournal.klwines.com/klwinescom-spirits-blog/2018/12/3/ttb-proposes-new-regulations-modernizing-alcohol-labeling" onclick="window.open(this.href);return fal...

I use the mop wringer and then cold crash the cloudy liquid. When I pump the clear off the top of the settled trub I usually end up with about 2/3rds of liquid volume that was added to the dry grains. Some of that liquid loss stays in the grain and some stays in the cold crash container. YMMV :eugeek:

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A stainless braid washing machine hose with an inline pressure regulator feeding a header and individual water feeds from the header using something like this...….. YMMV :eugeek: https://www.supplyhouse.com/Brasscraft-B8-20A-F-20-Polymer-Coated-Braided-Faucet-Connector-1-2-FIP-x-1-2-FIP?gclid=CjwKCA...

NineInch, thanks for the input. Your idea is a bit more involved than I was thinking of. I was hoping to get a large canner, Presto makes a 23 quart for about $75, and be able to cook with one fill. I would use propane fired turkey cooker burner. Some of the steam threads around here are saying 3 ga...

:mrgreen: I'd add it to a run you've cooked up and let it blend together. When it's ready for sippin it would be a good drink and it would be great knowing your grandpa's juice was in there. You would be together in "Spirit". That batch would last a long time and bring many enjoyable momen...

Flint, You don't necessarily have to fill the boiler in order to operate it and make good product. I'm thinking you could do the same batch size as the folks using keg stills then when you settle on the recipe you like you still have the capacity to do 30 gallons and fill an oak barrel for aging. YM...

I must agree with Blue Fish. :thumbup: The advise given is priceless and spot on as far as I am concerned. I will attach a photo of three aged spirits from different barrels. This shows the color variance but should give you a good idea of what is happening not only with color but flavor as well. We...

Something that has been said here for a long time, nonetheless I found this article interesting.


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I found this article uplifting in todays world of downers and bickering. If only there was more of this going on around us. https://www.forbes.com/sites/fredminnick/2018/11/05/how-a-bourbon-auction-went-crazy-to-defeat-cancer/#56a03fc9736f" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;&quo...

This looks interesting. The capacity is stated at 22pounds. I would guess you will get approximately 2 to 2.5 gallons of liquid separated per 5 minute cycle. If it works as hoped for this process will take a bit longer than squeezing but a hell of a lot easier. Good luck with this adventure...…. :eu...

This is an interesting comparison of some Barrel Proof offerings and their watered down counter parts. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WgZQ8-BkeMBgeqNj8vIEAp3K3t3wn6FYfNOYxqJLE7Q/edit#gid=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow Full article below.....