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by hypnopooper
Tue Mar 29, 2022 12:48 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Heading to Houston
Replies: 14
Views: 724

Re: Heading to Houston

For alcohol related places... Buffalo Bayou brewing, 8th Wonder, St Arnolds brewery, Yellow Rose Distilling, Whitmeyer's, and Gulf Coast Distillers. The museum district is nice, as is Nasa (It's quite the drive from downtown) and there are plenty of strip clubs. On a more serious note, as a local Ho...
by hypnopooper
Sun Feb 06, 2022 8:50 am
Forum: Whiskey
Topic: Filtering Whiskey with lots of very fine barrel carbon/charcoal in it.
Replies: 31
Views: 3226

Re: Filtering Whiskey with lots of very fine barrel carbon/charcoal in it.

Maybe acquire a used Buon Vino Super Jet Wine Filter off eBay and swap out any nylon parts with alcohol friendly hdpe plastic or stainless and ethanol approved hoses? You'll likely need quite a few filter pads.
by hypnopooper
Sat Jan 01, 2022 10:26 am
Forum: Boilers
Topic: Large oil/steam jacketed boiler questions
Replies: 41
Views: 3363

Re: Large oil/steam jacketed boiler questions

I have the same steam boiler unit in the first picture on post 1, however, mine is certainly not 350L in size though. The unit It's rated at 1 bar. As others have said fill up to ensure the elements stay covered in liquid and you have a low pressure cooker that can handle on the grain. The biggest i...
by hypnopooper
Sun Nov 07, 2021 11:58 am
Forum: Boilers
Topic: 100L Bain Marie Noises....
Replies: 35
Views: 2071

Re: 100L Bain Marie Noises....

7bruno7, My point about the steam and supersaturated steam and element levels, was that perhaps your water levels are dropping below the element creating small "explosions" when condensation hits the dry elements. Again just a thought. Can you you share a pick of you rig? Maybe we can get ...
by hypnopooper
Sun Nov 07, 2021 7:46 am
Forum: Boilers
Topic: 100L Bain Marie Noises....
Replies: 35
Views: 2071

Re: 100L Bain Marie Noises....

So on my boiler, I close the bottom valve, fill from the top valve until water starts to come out of the middle valve. You definitely want to make sure that the elements aren't dry firing or not immersed completely. That super saturated steam might be taking water below you element level. I have not...
by hypnopooper
Thu Oct 07, 2021 5:10 pm
Forum: Grains
Topic: Too good to be true pricing?
Replies: 13
Views: 1242

Re: Too good to be true pricing?

Support your local brew stores. Retail space isn't cheap, and they aren't getting rich selling brewer supplies and grain. They are hurting, they can't compete with the Amazon. The big mail order brew shops like Northern and Midwest are owned by Big Beer such as Gambrinus and AHB subsidiaries. I give...
by hypnopooper
Tue Oct 05, 2021 5:44 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Tar coming out of my aging barrel
Replies: 6
Views: 666

Re: Tar coming out of my aging barrel

It's likely caramelized sugars and char from the wood. 1 year in a small new charred barrel might have a bit of a strong barrel flavor for some people's taste preferences, but as long as your monitoring flavor, I'm sure it'l be fine. Here is a barrel of mine, it's not first use, but you can see the ...
by hypnopooper
Sat Sep 25, 2021 12:01 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: What'd ya'll make today?
Replies: 6949
Views: 738421

Re: What'd ya'll make today?

Making 100% unmalted rye in the mash tun as we speak. I'm using a 2lb-1gal grain water ratio. Rye has been milled to flour. 1. Correct the water PH to 5.2 2. Dough in in at 115F and hold for an hour, added ViscoSEB L 3. Heat mash to 185F hold for 1.5 hours, Add SEBstar HTL at 130F on the way up to 1...
by hypnopooper
Mon Sep 20, 2021 5:15 pm
Forum: Grains
Topic: Grain mill for corn
Replies: 37
Views: 3726

Re: Grain mill for corn

grain mill.jpgI remember reading that these work well for the price. Available at Tractor Supply farm stores here in the US. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/ama-usa-electric-grain-grinder-13-gal?cm_vc=-10005 I will third this as a recommendation. I used to use my 3-roller that I use for b...
by hypnopooper
Thu Jun 24, 2021 7:50 am
Forum: Resources and Reviews
Topic: Your review of YOUTUBE distilling video's
Replies: 48
Views: 6228

Re: Your review of YOUTUBE distilling video's

of course nobody is gonna out him, but he is definitely still scrolling around on here lol..... in fact one of yall may be him! lol I will say this though that through many all grain trials and tribulations and drinking though a firehose on this site, jesse's videos are some of the only ones that g...
by hypnopooper
Mon Jun 21, 2021 2:59 pm
Forum: My First .....
Topic: Cooling problems
Replies: 20
Views: 1113

Re: Cooling problems

I bought a new A/C window unit that I opened up, and bent the copper cooling coils over the edge of an 100 quart igloo cooler. I setup a submersible temperature probe to automate the window A/C unit on/off at 40 degrees F. I then use a submersible pump to cycle water from the igloo to a 50 gallon po...
by hypnopooper
Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:55 am
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: Look what i got
Replies: 21
Views: 1758

Re: Look what i got

For me personally, that is nasty.
by hypnopooper
Fri Apr 09, 2021 1:08 pm
Forum: Mashing / Fermenting
Topic: How important is Backset?
Replies: 22
Views: 2852

Re: How important is Backset?

I do not use backset, and as a former DSP, we did not use backset. Baking soda/oyster shells and citric acid can help you adjust your small all grain mashes just fine to stay within the right fermentation range. The thing with backset, is you usually have to keep it going and replenish batch after b...
by hypnopooper
Mon Apr 05, 2021 7:27 pm
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: Help! Cleaning heavy tarnish from inside of copper still after long improper storage
Replies: 26
Views: 2442

Re: Help! Cleaning heavy tarnish from inside of copper still after long improper storage

I would buy a 4" end cap and fill the column all the way to the top with a hot citric acid solution and let it soak for 30-60 minutes then break it down and rinse out with clean water then do a a sacrificial sugar run.
by hypnopooper
Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:09 pm
Forum: Boilers
Topic: New Jacketed boiler coming
Replies: 2
Views: 665

Re: New Jacketed boiler coming

The problem with oils are that they are far less responsive to adjustments to jacket temperature. I have heard of people using peanut oil and/or heat transfer oil. Both are expensive when used in large amounts. I use water. No oils or glycols. Just fill your jacket about 1/3 of the way with water. f...
by hypnopooper
Sun Mar 14, 2021 9:46 am
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: Copper cleaning schedule
Replies: 8
Views: 717

Re: Copper cleaning schedule

All grains and the oily brown shits are a pain. I use a hot citric acid wash to clean it.
by hypnopooper
Tue Mar 09, 2021 2:24 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Where to buy sweet corn?
Replies: 6
Views: 631

Re: Where to buy sweet corn?

What is your rough geographic location, I have found that local maltsters/malt houses are a great source for food grade grains. Maybe you have some maltsters/malt houses in your area? In Texas, there are several that are big supporters of home brewers that will do business with local non commercial ...
by hypnopooper
Tue Mar 09, 2021 8:13 am
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: Copper Patina
Replies: 4
Views: 535

Re: Copper Patina

I used ProtectaClear by Everbrite Coatings to apply a protective clear coat to all of the outside copper in order to keep the parts nice and shiny after polishing.
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by hypnopooper
Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:35 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Fermenting & Distilling on the Grain & Fruit
Replies: 15
Views: 1867

Re: Fermenting & Distilling on the Grain & Fruit

when proofing down, I don't let it sit before putting it in the barrel but it does usually sit a bit beforee I have enough to fill a barrel. For cuts, i generally keep everything from the moment the distillate begins to taste sweet after heads all the way until it begins to develop a sour taste into...
by hypnopooper
Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:25 pm
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: Many questions about bubble plates
Replies: 64
Views: 4259

Re: Many questions about bubble plates

I built a 6" copper bubble plate column that I permanently soldered to the bubble plates to the copper walls of the column. For all grain based mashes,,,,after several barley based mashes, I noticed my bubble caps and plates developed a greasy film layer on them. For cleaning, I just removed th...
by hypnopooper
Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:08 am
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: PID Temp Probe Length
Replies: 13
Views: 1082

Re: PID Temp Probe Length

Auber Instruments has temperature probe jacks that can be wired into you control box that will allow for a removable probe. You might be interested in P2CON-XS12-CBL or XLRCON-M @auberins.com
by hypnopooper
Thu Mar 04, 2021 6:57 am
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Fermenting & Distilling on the Grain & Fruit
Replies: 15
Views: 1867

Re: Fermenting & Distilling on the Grain & Fruit

So I have never done fruits and I think you make some valuable points about specific skins/seeds/pits, I would imagine that they can effect the distillate both negatively or positively depending of with ones you are working with.
by hypnopooper
Thu Mar 04, 2021 6:28 am
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Fermenting & Distilling on the Grain & Fruit
Replies: 15
Views: 1867

Re: Fermenting & Distilling on the Grain & Fruit

I have a bain marie boiler with a column and agitator as well. I ferment and distill on the grain and have not had any issues whatsoever with any bad aromas in the distillate. For all grain whiskies, I do a 1 and done run, meaning I take the fermented mash with solids and yeasts, run it one time wit...
by hypnopooper
Wed Mar 03, 2021 11:30 am
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: Distilling Hand Sanitizer
Replies: 2
Views: 619

Re: Distilling Hand Sanitizer

I get the inquiry for the search of knowledge.... But isopropyl and glycogens in hand sanitizers are poisonous additives. While there may be a method suitable via chemistry to purify out the poisons, I would never run it in my still, or even take the risk of consuming such a product. Everclear is 8-...
by hypnopooper
Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:32 am
Forum: Whiskey
Topic: When to Add DME to a All grgain Whiskey Wash when I Missed my OG
Replies: 7
Views: 899

Re: When to Add DME to a All grgain Whiskey Wash when I Missed my OG

I use Beer Smith to build recipes as well , but, I use gravity measurements mostly as a guide to ensure I'm within the range of making a fermentable mash. I will probably have individuals disagree with me on my perspective but here's my thought... I suppose you can add DME if you want, but I suppose...
by hypnopooper
Mon Mar 01, 2021 2:11 pm
Forum: Mashing, fermenting, flavoring and aging related hardware
Topic: Agristore .Grain Mill
Replies: 1
Views: 593

Re: Agristore .Grain Mill

You will not be sorry for waiting this out. I love my AMA mill, very efficient, can make to a near flour consistency, and requires minimal attention when in use.
by hypnopooper
Fri Feb 19, 2021 6:22 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Please recommend a grain mill to crack corn
Replies: 37
Views: 5050

Re: Please recommend a grain mill to crack corn

it seems this item is currently out of stock at the moment. It might be a covid china shipping issue.... China isn't a factor ... the AMA mill is from Italy. For me, one significant plus for the AMA (Agristore) mill is the availability of replacement parts. Simple design + available parts = sustain...
by hypnopooper
Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:14 pm
Forum: Boilers
Topic: Agitator?
Replies: 41
Views: 7077

Re: Agitator?

I have this agitator on my Bain Marie steam boiler/distiller. It runs on 220 and is connected to a tri-clamp adapter. I didn't buy from oak, I bought off of Aliexpress, and it came with my boiler.
https://www.oakstills.com/productinfo/240895.html
by hypnopooper
Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:07 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Please recommend a grain mill to crack corn
Replies: 37
Views: 5050

Re: Please recommend a grain mill to crack corn

I also agree on the agristoreUSA.com grinder. I got mine from Tractor Supply for $229 plus tax, it seems this item is currently out of stock at the moment. It might be a covid china shipping issue.... I love this grinder! it can produce almost all the way to a flour like consistency! For all grain c...
by hypnopooper
Thu Feb 11, 2021 5:02 pm
Forum: Grains
Topic: All grain woes. Something's gotta give here
Replies: 81
Views: 5772

Re: All grain woes. Something's gotta give here

I'm also going to re-emphasize the pH details. Not to take away from Woodshed's recipe, and certainly don't want to get into any arguments with another distiller, but there's a really great article about Mash Chemistry 101 at https://distilling.com/distillermagazine/mash-chemistry-101/. Theres a bit...