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Thanks bc, working backwards I see that I'm only getting a 1/2 % of ABV from my molasses. I did use 4lbs of brown sugar in my wash and it appears that's where all my alcohol from. Seems I should be getting a lot more from the Molasses. It will at least be contributing to flavor, but something must b...

I have gotten low ABV washes (6.6) with my washes with it finishing out at 1.030. Only have done two washes to date, following the recipe to a "T". It's ferment is crazy busy I think if you attached a trumpet to the bubblers you'd get music. But it stops at around 24, or less, hours each t...

Just sounds like she's still working. Let her roll.

Congratulations! :thumbup: If you liked the taste of your first generation, wait till you're down the line at 5 or 6 gens. I believe mine inproved in taste a bunch in each successive gen ,, which may have been both the enrichment you get with each gen and my better ability to make the cuts. It's a g...

Well, I've had success as a novice distiller on UJSSM, so I thought I branch out and make some of Pugi's Rum. Found a nearby feed store that sold me feed molasses at .20 cents/lb which gave me about 5 gals for 8 bucks. After reading the thread, I worried about it being sulfured, or having a preserva...

Love the still, but was wondering about the connection just above the letter D. Looks like a rubber inner tube which securing it. Not sure why that wouldn't be a soldered joint,,, unless you have a boka head or something to switch out and use the common still connection for both. If it were me, I'd ...

Just wondering what kind of pump you use in your water reservoir, gph or whatnot. Nice set up though. Well thought out and I too like the support you made for your liebig.

Nice looking work!

Dnderhead wrote:if its high proof id put it in stainless ,such as corny kegs,if you use glass then dilute to 40%.

Sorry, but I'm scratching my head on this one. Do you want it at 40% in glass for safety reasons? I'm going to learn something new today which I'm grateful for.

http://homedistiller.org/forum/download/file.php?id=12153 I saw where you wanted to make whiskey, So here is what I built for that same purpose: The Samohon pot still is for making whiskey, rum, and brandies. If you want a reflux still, there are more of those plans in the new distillers reading lou...

Hello RacksnQuacks, If you haven't already put together a design, there are several in the New to Distillation section with plans. I built the Samohon potstill as I wanted whiskey, rum, and brandy's, and it has suited my hobby level interest very well. Welcome, and enjoy this hobby. It takes a lot o...

Looks good. I don't think the Liebig's inlet/outlet nipples will be that much of a bother. Might even work out better for you directing the hoses to either side of the still. I couldn't see well enough to be sure, but are you going to make the "easy flange" for attaching to a sanke keg, or...

Look in the "Tried and True" section for recipes. I've learned it is best to first crawl, then walk... and later run. You'll get a kick out of watching the first few drops roll out. Enjoy! I agree, The Uncle Jessies Simple Sour Mash recipe is a great starter wash. It trains your nose and ...

http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=13262 This is a good thread if you've never solder before. I didn't have any experience with soldering when I built my Samohon potstill and it came out purty good. Not perfect with a solder drip here and there, but I was proud of it. I used the...

Big R is another source..

Hey Brother, thank you for all you did to keep us safe. Enjoy your time here learning and stilling, and enjoying the fruits of your labors.

Folks will want to know what you want to make: Whiskey, rum, or Brandy. Maybe you want a vodka, gin, neutral? So give the group an idea on what you want to end up with, and they will suggest the best still for that purpose. But all this info is in the New Distiller's section that is a must read, sev...

As a data point, my Samohon 2" pot still with no scrubbers produces 70% to 72% ABV measuring the fores in a 10% ABV wash.

Enjoy the adventure Joe!

One thing I noticed with my burner: Sometimes I was having trouble with it coming up to full power, was getting yellow flame and soot too. I discovered that when I would fill my keg (I would do this while it sat on the propane burner) and if I wasn't carefull enough and slopped a little, spillage wo...

I had heard this on the radio news as I was driving home tonight. My thoughts exactly. Be careful of what your neighbors could see. Meth labs are on the rise in this country and the authorities will go after these with dispatch.

DB, If you build your own, (potstill) you can do it for just over 100 USD. The Samohon's Potstill plans is what I used. I have no more than most basic construction skills, had never soldered, and found it easy, and very fun to build. And, the guys at the plumming supply store are friendly. :thumbup:...

Sorry Mick,, not Mike. And that recipe improves each generation. My 4th gen was so much better than the earlier ones. It's a favorite.

Hi Mike, give the UJSSM recipe in the tried and true section a read. The spent grains (corn) are the grey/white pieces you find on top of yhe barm. They are obviously more pale than the brite yellow corn below. Those pale pieces are removed and replaced by fresh. The backset of your distill is used ...

i personally keep the tails of the stripping run (down to just below 20%ABV) to include in my Spirit Runs. I believe good ethanol remains in these and can be used. They also contribute good flavors. Welcome.

njscofflaw wrote:4th day and fermentation is still going absolutely nuts, no slowdown yet. the smells of bananas and molasses have become an air freshener for our entire house. The wife is already pleased.

I'll be keeping an eye on your results. This sounds very good.

I used the easy flange technique and everlasting PTFE gasket. Probably have a $1:25 in the whole thing and found it very easy to do.

In the short time I've been here, I've noticed this too. Some I've pm with are at about the same "developmental stage" in our distilling venture. Like soldiers in the same class.

BillHoo wrote:Hey! I don't knock anyone's alternative lifestyles.

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+1. My thought was is it taking from those homeless that need it more.

Yes, Xnerd. That's the way it happens. Particularly if you get into a routine with something like UJSM. I spent almost an entire year trying to track down a burning /off taste in everything I distilled..that also later developed a sort of metalic taste. Tried different yeast..etc. Different temps.....