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- Tue May 23, 2017 5:38 pm
- Forum: Fruits & Vegetables
- Topic: Appriccot & Rhubarb ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3178
Re: Appriccot & Rhubarb ?
Not having experience with apricots, I'd freeze, thaw and chop em with a sharpened motor mixer. I think the stones float, if so skim em off the top. At this point, check the SG of a clean (particulate free) sample. From there either dilute down with water or bump the SG up with white grape juice co...
- Tue May 23, 2017 4:50 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Shrimping and fishing
- Replies: 139
- Views: 18550
Re: Shrimping and fishing
And we should suffer?...............
- Tue May 23, 2017 3:54 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: New Best Whiskey in the World!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1305
New Best Whiskey in the World!
http://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/cocktails/this-is-the-new-best-whiskey-in-the-world-according-to-an-international-spirits-competition/ar-BBBsiXS?li=BBnb7Kw" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow So they say. Wouldn't it be interesting to have some of ...
- Mon May 08, 2017 3:16 pm
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: Will this work for a condenser on a CCVM?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2405
Re: Will this work for a condenser on a CCVM?
The winding is awfully tight.....but it may work. Try it and see. When you get to the end of the run you will know. If you have any vapor from the top.....you will know it is inefficient. Time to go with gas tube which is very efficient.
- Mon May 08, 2017 3:11 pm
- Forum: Related Electric Accessories
- Topic: Blew up a brand new element!
- Replies: 41
- Views: 6492
Re: Blew up a brand new element!
There is a saying....."Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results". Albert Einstein I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/Dernord-Immersion-Foldback-Brewing-Tubular/dp/B0183KIU1E/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1494285027&sr=1-1&keywords...
- Thu May 04, 2017 8:46 pm
- Forum: My First .....
- Topic: My first still, unusual material (pics)
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3529
Re: My first still, unusual material (pics)
My first thoughts are......we have become so politically correct we can't even speak the truth anymore. I miss the days of Rad and roses.
I guess I was on vacation when glass was voted in. Oops, just broke my dang ABV meter again.
I guess I was on vacation when glass was voted in. Oops, just broke my dang ABV meter again.
- Thu May 04, 2017 8:28 pm
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: CCVM Build - First Setup
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8801
Re: CCVM Build - First Setup
You got the green light from Dad, so go fer it. Looks like mine except for the condensor ( I have a liebig), and the height. I personally don't think you need that much height to accomplish good results. I easily pull 95% ABV from 35% low wines with just 30" of 2" packed column with copper...
- Thu May 04, 2017 8:13 pm
- Forum: My First .....
- Topic: My first run
- Replies: 4
- Views: 837
Re: My first run
40% is a bit low for a typical pot still. I assume that's what you have since you didn't specify. You could expect around 50 to 60% to be average, especially with a 9% ABV wash.....or wine. I would toss the thermometer or a least cover it up......you won't need it to run a pot still. Just adjust the...
- Thu May 04, 2017 7:38 pm
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: Hi all
- Replies: 2
- Views: 435
Re: Hi all
Welcome,
Glad to have ya aboard. Keep on keeping on.....enjoy the adventure.
Cheers!
Glad to have ya aboard. Keep on keeping on.....enjoy the adventure.
Cheers!
- Wed May 03, 2017 7:00 pm
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: Long time reader, first time logger-in
- Replies: 5
- Views: 628
Re: Long time reader, first time logger-in
Welcome in,
Your now registered alright, so your stuck with us. Enjoy the adventure.
Your now registered alright, so your stuck with us. Enjoy the adventure.
- Sun Apr 30, 2017 6:07 am
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Back again after accident
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3051
Re: Back again after accident
Wow! That's some event SS. Glad your still with us. We would miss your wisdom and experience immensely if you weren't here. Hope your healing goes well.
Keep us posted.
GH
Keep us posted.
GH
- Wed Apr 26, 2017 5:58 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Is homemade hootch better ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1399
Re: Is homemade hootch better ?
The simple answer is yes. But the reality is, even the purest form of ethanol is poison. So, if consumed in enough quantity, it can leave you feeling like crap. But, in moderation it can be a most pleasant experience, which I think is what most of us are after. Of course, there are those who disagre...
- Mon Apr 24, 2017 7:40 pm
- Forum: Related Gas Accessories
- Topic: propane bottle size/run times
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6764
Re: propane bottle size/run times
First one you get rid of is going to be the next one you need . I betchya . I bet ur right TB. Matter of fact, can't remember when I haven't needed a full tank to carry on with some project or other. I have been refilling my own little tanks (the ones you use for your torch, your coleman lanterns a...
- Fri Apr 21, 2017 5:26 am
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: We got a first timer over here
- Replies: 4
- Views: 524
Re: We got a first timer over here
Welcome Charlie, Would this work to control the element? http://m.ebay.com/itm/5000W-Max-220V-AC-SCR-Voltage-Regulator-Dimmer-Electric-Motor-Speed-Controller-/311813071011?txnId=763330087021" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow That will work. Might be a ...
- Tue Apr 18, 2017 8:00 am
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: Semi noob here, hey guys
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1517
Re: Semi noob here, hey guys
Welcome, You have joined a site that has a combined base of knowledge that spans 100's of years of experience. Not just some dipwad on u-tube who doesn't know "shit from shinolla", but convinces you that his "granddaddy" made the best shine ever, because that was what he heard. A...
- Tue Apr 18, 2017 7:52 am
- Forum: Flavoring and Aging
- Topic: Treating a barrel while aging
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3511
Re: Treating a barrel while aging
Thanks for the read. The only thing I couldn't find out is why you should top a small sized barrel up. I thought that the headspace was responsible for the desired level of oxidation and taste. Mainly it is just to keep your barrel from drying out at the empty area. If you wanna turn your barrel on...
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:11 pm
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: hello from BC Okanagon
- Replies: 3
- Views: 503
Re: hello from BC Okanagon
Welcome,
Glad you joined the forum. Looking forward to your contributions. Keep us posted on your successes......or failures.
Glad you joined the forum. Looking forward to your contributions. Keep us posted on your successes......or failures.
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:16 am
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: alcohol drop off
- Replies: 9
- Views: 838
Re: alcohol drop off
Welcome to the forum. The welcome center is about introductions and letting us know about you and your rig. This question would be better answered in the novice forum or "my first" section. When you do post about it, you're going to need to tell us what was your SG and FG. Basically, yes,...
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:07 am
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: alcohol drop off
- Replies: 9
- Views: 838
Re: alcohol drop off
Thanks Countryyank,
Nice intro and glad to know ya! Happy to have ya aboard. Enjoy the forum.
GH
Nice intro and glad to know ya! Happy to have ya aboard. Enjoy the forum.
GH
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:01 am
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: The liar's bench
- Replies: 6682
- Views: 500087
Re: The liar's bench
I was being prepped for open heart surgery . Nurse soaped up my genital area and grabbed a handful while she shaved pubes. I gotta wonder why she had yer johnson in her hand shaving your pubes when they were gonna open yer chest. :eh: tp Idunno :?: They stripped veins from the inside of both legs t...
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 7:52 am
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: Hello There
- Replies: 3
- Views: 454
Re: Hello There
Welcome Remme,
There are quite a few Aussies here. Glad to have ya aboard. Enjoy the forums.
There are quite a few Aussies here. Glad to have ya aboard. Enjoy the forums.
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 7:44 am
- Forum: My First .....
- Topic: First ever likker run
- Replies: 5
- Views: 817
Re: First ever likker run
+1 Still_stirrin. Once it reached 100 proof, we ended the run. Did we end the run too soon? There is a shit ton of reading on this forum so I KNOW I could have overlooked something. :crazy: Yes, you ended the run too soon for a pot still. Most of us run down to at least 20% ABV for that kind of wash...
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 7:00 am
- Forum: My First .....
- Topic: My Very First
- Replies: 2
- Views: 592
Re: My Very First
Congrats on your success. Keep us posted.
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 6:53 am
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: alcohol drop off
- Replies: 9
- Views: 838
Re: alcohol drop off
+2 ShineRunner. This is the Welcome page. It's purpose is for you to tell us about you. What equipment do you have, have you done any distilling yet, where do you call home (approximate) , anything else that may give us the chance to know a little about you. Then, you are welcome to ask your questio...
- Sun Apr 16, 2017 6:52 pm
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: Howdy HD
- Replies: 9
- Views: 872
Re: Howdy HD
Welcome in. Good to have someone who is obviously willing to do the homework and a good sense of humor to boot. Looking forward to your contributions to the members. I'm trying to learn to cook (another hobby I'm learning as I go). Have a great deal of respect for all the chefs out there. It truly i...
- Sun Apr 16, 2017 6:33 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Good bourbon + bad bourbon = ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1162
Re: Good bourbon + bad bourbon = ?
You might just add water to 30 % ABV and re-run it. It's worth a try. That subtle off taste may diminish enough to be good.
- Sun Apr 16, 2017 5:48 pm
- Forum: Flavoring and Aging
- Topic: Treating a barrel while aging
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3511
Re: Treating a barrel while aging
For what it's worth, I filled a 5 gal barrel in Aug 2016 with Hook Rum and couldn't keep my hands off it. I slowly over the past 7 months used up most of it and finally emptied the remaining gallon of it just a couple weeks ago to make room for some Panela rum. It is now full again and hopefully, I ...
- Sun Apr 16, 2017 5:04 pm
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: New to the hobby and trying to learn.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 424
Re: New to the hobby and trying to learn.
Welcome. Glad to have ya aboard! What those guys said.
- Sun Apr 16, 2017 4:48 pm
- Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
- Topic: Get a larger fermenter. Saves so much effort.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2497
Re: Get a larger fermenter. Saves so much effort.
+3
We are glad you saw the light! You have been saved......from the misery of the 5 gal shuffle.
We are glad you saw the light! You have been saved......from the misery of the 5 gal shuffle.
- Sun Apr 16, 2017 8:12 am
- Forum: My First .....
- Topic: My First Run, sweetfeed.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1059
Re: My First Run, sweetfeed.
Pretty typical that your distillate will be harsh right off the still. Air it out for 24 to 48 hrs and then let it sit for 3 months or put on oak and it may change and smooth out. Make your cuts according to Kiwi stillers "guide to cuts" on this forum. If you rerun it, it may clean up some...