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by nerdybrewer
Wed Jun 30, 2021 5:17 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: Single malt whiskey using LME
Replies: 173
Views: 11791

Re: Single malt whiskey using LME

Stripping runs ought to have gotten you clear of the “nasties”. I was going to suggest the mild reflux route but I like the pot still head route just the same. That's how I normally do it. I'll strip with one plate and spirt run with one or more plates. For this experiment I'm doing it the way Bubb...
by nerdybrewer
Wed Jun 30, 2021 4:52 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: Single malt whiskey using LME
Replies: 173
Views: 11791

Re: Single malt whiskey using LME

Stonecutter wrote: Wed Jun 30, 2021 3:57 pm
shadylane wrote: Wed Jun 30, 2021 3:29 pm The only advantage I can see to using LME is that it's much easier.
I will probably run it one one time. Well maybe.
Haha Oh is that all? Well we’ll all be watching and waiting. :)
Yeah, pass it once through the potstill and into the barrel.
Let time and oak sort it out.
by nerdybrewer
Wed Jun 30, 2021 3:30 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: Single malt whiskey using LME
Replies: 173
Views: 11791

Re: Single malt whiskey using LME

Shady - TLDR version - did you add any grains or do all LME?
by nerdybrewer
Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:46 pm
Forum: Rum
Topic: My rum never tastes like rum
Replies: 125
Views: 8753

Re: My rum never tastes like rum

Oldvine Zin wrote: Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:37 am
nerdybrewer wrote: Wed Jun 30, 2021 7:43 am

Maybe I just like eating oysters... :D
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Stay safe
OVZ
That reminds me, think I'll put some extra smalls out in the smoker now!
by nerdybrewer
Wed Jun 30, 2021 7:43 am
Forum: Rum
Topic: My rum never tastes like rum
Replies: 125
Views: 8753

Re: My rum never tastes like rum

Crushed shells (sold here as 'shell grit' for poultry) are easy to clean up if you put them in a little bag. I use the porous cleaning cloth that comes in tear-off sections in a big roll, can't think of the name. Lay (say a handful of) the shell on a square of cloth and make a little bag that the J...
by nerdybrewer
Wed Jun 30, 2021 6:54 am
Forum: Rum
Topic: My rum never tastes like rum
Replies: 125
Views: 8753

Re: My rum never tastes like rum

I agree about very little being needed but adding rum backset or dunder to the ferment will add acidity so that's when I use the oyster shells.

Also, don't waste time and energy with crushed shells (IMO) they just are a mess to clean up.
Hang a shell or two inside, easy to clean up.
by nerdybrewer
Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:46 pm
Forum: Rum
Topic: My rum never tastes like rum
Replies: 125
Views: 8753

Re: My rum never tastes like rum

If you ever do try the Panela rum here's another tip.
Water, Panela, bread yeast and oyster shell.
Nothing else is needed, and the shell only of your wash needs it.
by nerdybrewer
Sat Jun 26, 2021 7:47 am
Forum: Rum
Topic: My rum never tastes like rum
Replies: 125
Views: 8753

Re: My rum never tastes like rum

I've got the Kirk & Sweeney and really like the 18 and 24(23?) year old versions. I also like Brugal a great deal. The best rum for my palate is my own. I don't keep fores or hot heads or very end tails but I do keep most of the rest. I keep some of both ends and all the middle, that's all keep ...
by nerdybrewer
Thu Jun 24, 2021 11:38 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Grinders and Mesh Bags? Which ones?
Replies: 25
Views: 1203

Re: Grinders and Mesh Bags? Which ones?

Yes, that is what works for me.
by nerdybrewer
Thu Jun 24, 2021 11:06 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Grinders and Mesh Bags? Which ones?
Replies: 25
Views: 1203

Re: Grinders and Mesh Bags? Which ones?

I had a specific need, had to have a 150 gallon BIAB to fit my stainless strainer.
The BIAB guys have that size because they make it for my big assed strainer.
Good people, great product.
by nerdybrewer
Sun Jun 20, 2021 5:22 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Fathers Day
Replies: 12
Views: 695

Re: Fathers Day

Happy Father's day to all of you guys. We're actually spending the weekend AWAY from the kids.(they're 27 and 22) Four day weekend in Washington wine country. Never a cheap date, taking the wife and the RV to wine country, but it keeps her happy. Nice! Shared some Bourbon with my son in law, ate st...
by nerdybrewer
Sun Jun 20, 2021 7:44 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Fathers Day
Replies: 12
Views: 695

Re: Fathers Day

Thank you, and Happy Father's day to you as well. Ours will be here today with the 5 grandkids so I'm feeding them corn on the cob, salmon, black cod (fished out of the deep up in Alaska by yours truly), potato salad and steaks. I don't know if our 16 month old youngest granddaughter has had corn on...
by nerdybrewer
Sat Jun 19, 2021 5:52 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: Single malt whiskey using LME
Replies: 173
Views: 11791

Re: Single malt whiskey using LME

I am still curious about the extent of the 'foaming coefficient' given your gluco treatment of the LME and the most exemplary FG of .999. If everything goes according to plan. Tomorrow we will find out. :wink: UPS just delivered another 32 pounds of LME. Time to empty the fermenter into the boiler ...
by nerdybrewer
Sat Jun 19, 2021 1:30 pm
Forum: My First .....
Topic: Stripping rum run
Replies: 9
Views: 674

Re: Stripping rum run

Adding wash to your low wines after stripping for your spirit run is a flavor bomb. Referred generally as a 1.5 run, it can produce a richer rum than just doing the spirit run on the stripped run by itself. Then you figure out your keep and age it appropriately. This said without knowing anything at...
by nerdybrewer
Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:33 pm
Forum: My First .....
Topic: Stripping rum run
Replies: 9
Views: 674

Re: Stripping rum run

So my stripping run took like 7.5hrs once the parrot got below 20%abv I cut power. I learned a lot for sure. Cooling water needs to be figured out. I kept on draining my 55g barrel and filling it with cold water multiple times. I might use my glycol chiller to make a recirculating system to save wa...
by nerdybrewer
Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:28 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: Single malt whiskey using LME
Replies: 173
Views: 11791

Re: Single malt whiskey using LME

shadylane wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2021 2:50 pm Here in the USA I paid $79 for 32 pounds of LME
The way I see it you're paying for someone else's time and energy.
Probably works out to be a pretty good deal, especially if you partial mash something in there for flavor.
I've done it a few times, made damn fine whisky too.
by nerdybrewer
Sat Jun 12, 2021 3:33 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Aloha from the Big Island!
Replies: 2
Views: 258

Re: Aloha from the Big Island!

Aloha! and welcome!
by nerdybrewer
Thu Jun 10, 2021 5:13 pm
Forum: New distiller reading Lounge
Topic: propane
Replies: 23
Views: 2747

Re: propane

I've got two of the 7.5 gal tanks and about 5 of the 4+ gal tanks here. Since I use them all winter for extra heating (electricity is very expensive in my neighborhood) the local fillers don't bat an eye when I buy 35 gallons of the stuff. That's enough for me to run pretty well right through summer...
by nerdybrewer
Wed Jun 09, 2021 4:31 pm
Forum: Resources and Reviews
Topic: 15 gallon NEW or Used barrels...$125
Replies: 11
Views: 1746

Re: 15 gallon NEW or Used barrels...$125

Bushman wrote: Wed Jun 09, 2021 4:24 pm Living in the PNW these are good deals. Do you know if the used are once filled or reused multiple times?
Back when I got mine from Oola they said once used, freshly dumped.
by nerdybrewer
Wed Jun 09, 2021 12:01 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Hello again!
Replies: 23
Views: 1070

Re: Hello again!

Welcome back, things have been less while you were gone.
Glad you're back!
by nerdybrewer
Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:23 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Hi
Replies: 29
Views: 924

Re: Hi

Welcome! Good idea Mr. Cranky!
by nerdybrewer
Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:06 pm
Forum: Resources and Reviews
Topic: 15 gallon NEW or Used barrels...$125
Replies: 11
Views: 1746

Re: 15 gallon NEW or Used barrels...$125

RocketSurgeon wrote: Tue Jun 08, 2021 4:22 pm
nerdybrewer wrote: Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:30 pm I've got three of theirs, very good!
It's a whole lotta work to fill one of them with a hobby sized setup.
But worth it!
Did you buy new or used?
Three of the once used Bourbon barrels.
BTW if you can afford it I higly recommend their Waitsburg Bourbon.
It's a fine drink.
by nerdybrewer
Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:30 pm
Forum: Resources and Reviews
Topic: 15 gallon NEW or Used barrels...$125
Replies: 11
Views: 1746

Re: 15 gallon NEW or Used barrels...$125

I've got three of theirs, very good!
It's a whole lotta work to fill one of them with a hobby sized setup.
But worth it!
by nerdybrewer
Sun Jun 06, 2021 4:36 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Dutch distilling newbie
Replies: 2
Views: 306

Re: Dutch distilling newbie

Welcome!
Already well on your way!
by nerdybrewer
Sun Jun 06, 2021 4:33 pm
Forum: Rum
Topic: I think I Broke My Rum
Replies: 15
Views: 1771

Re: I think I Broke My Rum

Yes, there's a reason why so many food recipes call for just a little bit of lemon or lime zest. The peel has intense flavor and oils and those come through the pipe when distilling. You have learned much with this experience, don't waste the knowledge you have gained! Also kudos for waiting and see...
by nerdybrewer
Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:30 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Oak and whiskey
Replies: 190
Views: 71695

Re: Oak and whiskey

Ex Bourbon barrels for my rum as well, so far it's the best way I have found.
After about 3 years it's amazing.
I am trying to get set up to start operating out of my old 30 foot RV, like good ole Walter White only with rum.
So far so good, if slow, slowly getting set up that is.
by nerdybrewer
Mon May 31, 2021 8:44 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: Single malt whiskey using LME
Replies: 173
Views: 11791

Re: Single malt whiskey using LME

I got a bunch of it for free once, light LME.
Used it to make a scotch, added peated barley so it was a partial mash, aged in a barrel.
Turned out super awesome, but like others say it does foam up during distillation so be prepared.
by nerdybrewer
Fri May 21, 2021 3:18 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Rapid Aging - Opinions on Outcomes?
Replies: 47
Views: 5587

Re: Rapid Aging - Opinions on Outcomes?

I've gone through the stages of ignorance, hope, denial, bargaining, more denial and finally acceptance. Moved on to buying once used Bourbon barrels and aging my spirits like a big boy. Wish I'd have done it from the start, but had to go through the stages. Now I have some fine spirits, so fine tha...
by nerdybrewer
Sun May 16, 2021 4:41 pm
Forum: Distilling News
Topic: Distillery fire in Washington State
Replies: 18
Views: 3222

Re: Distillery fire in Washington State

Oh no, my home away from home.
I've been in there of course, bought their products (wine).
Hope they can rebuild, if I get any info about cause I'll share.
by nerdybrewer
Wed May 05, 2021 4:05 pm
Forum: Other Hobbies and Projects
Topic: who likes to shoot?
Replies: 124
Views: 13243

Re: who likes to shoot?

The ammo situation is bad, unless you are shooting 50BMG. It's available at less than $3.00 per round and you can buy hundreds with free shipping. getting old sucks!! I sold my BMG years ago because ammo got up to $2.00/ round. and i've seen it as high as $5/per. I shoot a fair bit of BP, and roll ...