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by wildman1983
Sun Apr 06, 2014 6:20 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Strawberry done
Replies: 2
Views: 569

Strawberry done

Alright I ran the strawberrys I got from what I could tell about 2 liters of heads maybe more. When I quiet smelling heads started collecting in pint jars . I filled them half way I have 17 of them with couple that I was sure I was in hearts so I filled the pint jars. My tails smelt great they had a...
by wildman1983
Thu Apr 03, 2014 6:07 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Proof
Replies: 5
Views: 800

Proof

Hey guys one more question I know it can very. First I am running pot still with no thumper with a liebig.second I am going to run a strawberry sugar head this weekend I used distillers yeast the wash is bout 25 days old. Okay now to my question I have been collecting wrong I have read the thread on...
by wildman1983
Mon Mar 31, 2014 4:25 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Heads
Replies: 16
Views: 1222

Re: Heads

I am running pot still no thumper just 15 gal pot and a liebig. The wash is strawberry does have sugar in it put bout 13 pounds sugar in it
by wildman1983
Mon Mar 31, 2014 4:13 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Heads
Replies: 16
Views: 1222

Heads

Okay let me refraze it on a 10 gal wash how much heads should I suspect a 1 liter or 2 liters
by wildman1983
Sun Mar 30, 2014 6:17 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Strawberry mash
Replies: 1
Views: 600

Strawberry mash

Guys I made a 10 gallon strawberry wash or brandy I did use sugar probably 13 pounds of it and distillers yeast. I was just wondering should i be suspecting alot of heads off this. I know fruit usally gives more head thinks for any opions
by wildman1983
Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:54 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Drinking product
Replies: 25
Views: 2329

Re: Drinking product

It's no problem I just am really trying to get the hang of cuts and I have been reading. But cuts r little difficult . I am just trying to get all my information straight so I can do better on next run. I really appreciate all the help .
by wildman1983
Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:15 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Drinking product
Replies: 25
Views: 2329

Re: Drinking product

Sorry I am a idiot ill do some more reading and stop asking questions so I want be like people before me.
by wildman1983
Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:17 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Question
Replies: 20
Views: 1708

Re: Question

What's best meathod smell
by wildman1983
Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:08 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Question
Replies: 20
Views: 1708

Re: Question

Also the heads is what burns yellow right
by wildman1983
Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:07 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Question
Replies: 20
Views: 1708

Re: Question

Okay I read that that was good information . I also did do a burn test on a quart I kept this weekend it burned blue but had a very small yellow beard.would that mean I mad a pretty tight cut on that jar.
by wildman1983
Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:53 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Question
Replies: 20
Views: 1708

Re: Question

Thank u
by wildman1983
Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:46 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Question
Replies: 20
Views: 1708

Re: Question

One last question I know u suppose to use ur sense smell ,taste,feel.what do heads feel like.compared to hearts
by wildman1983
Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:00 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Question
Replies: 20
Views: 1708

Re: Question

Thanku prairepiss for ur response that makes sense
by wildman1983
Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:20 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Question
Replies: 20
Views: 1708

Re: Question

Thanks
by wildman1983
Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:08 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Question
Replies: 20
Views: 1708

Re: Question

Well how much useally
by wildman1983
Thu Mar 13, 2014 6:56 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Question
Replies: 20
Views: 1708

Re: Question

Just wondering if u have a 6gallon spirit run at 30 or 40% alc how much drinkable product do u guys get?
by wildman1983
Thu Mar 13, 2014 6:38 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Question
Replies: 20
Views: 1708

Question

If I do a run on a wash slow and throw fore shots out and then keep rest and rerun it ass spirit run.do u also get heads and fores off the spirt run with it already being ran once
by wildman1983
Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:18 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Drinking product
Replies: 25
Views: 2329

Re: Drinking product

No didnt have to the jar I kept was dead on 100proof second jar was 70proof.yea I use 4gal carboys one of the 2 stalled on the ferment .no I didn't check the sg don't have one .
by wildman1983
Wed Mar 12, 2014 9:01 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Drinking product
Replies: 25
Views: 2329

Re: Drinking product

But every wash has different amounts right
by wildman1983
Wed Mar 12, 2014 8:14 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Drinking product
Replies: 25
Views: 2329

Re: Drinking product

I was wondering does surgar washes have heads and fores. Does every wash have them I know like fruit washs r bad for them??
by wildman1983
Wed Mar 12, 2014 6:51 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Drinking product
Replies: 25
Views: 2329

Re: Drinking product

What I don't understand is that was the only quart that didnt come off cloudy.the next quart was cloudy.yes aired it for 2days it smells great and its smooth.i read that post and says 2 or 3 liters for stripping run.i was doing a corn wash.going to throw rest back in was going to keep that jar.2 or ...
by wildman1983
Wed Mar 12, 2014 6:10 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Drinking product
Replies: 25
Views: 2329

Re: Drinking product

Pot still if heads r in it will it be bad drink
by wildman1983
Wed Mar 12, 2014 4:54 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Drinking product
Replies: 25
Views: 2329

Re: Drinking product

Didnt have that sweet smell
by wildman1983
Wed Mar 12, 2014 4:54 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Drinking product
Replies: 25
Views: 2329

Re: Drinking product

It smelled like good shine after 8 oz I may be wrong
by wildman1983
Wed Mar 12, 2014 4:52 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Drinking product
Replies: 25
Views: 2329

Re: Drinking product

6gal wash
by wildman1983
Wed Mar 12, 2014 3:37 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Drinking product
Replies: 25
Views: 2329

Re: Drinking product

Nobody got nothing
by wildman1983
Tue Mar 11, 2014 5:02 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Drinking product
Replies: 25
Views: 2329

Re: Drinking product

By the way didnt burn going down or nothing
by wildman1983
Tue Mar 11, 2014 5:00 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Drinking product
Replies: 25
Views: 2329

Drinking product

Hey guys I have never really drinked much homemade stuff before until tonight. My stuff came off a right around 105. I took 8 oz of fores and heads altogether 8 Oz. so I kept the first jar for me for once. I let it air since Saturday night started sipping tonight. I cut it down to 100. When I sip it...
by wildman1983
Mon Mar 10, 2014 6:16 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: What kind of yeast
Replies: 9
Views: 1065

Re: What kind of yeast

No brew shops round were I live would have to order .wish there was
by wildman1983
Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:29 am
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: What kind of yeast
Replies: 9
Views: 1065

Re: What kind of yeast

So I can't use either one and make a decent drink