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by Desvio
Mon Aug 23, 2021 4:00 pm
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: Tell us about your mistakes.
Replies: 1580
Views: 294328

Re: Tell us about your mistakes.

Saltbush Bill wrote: Mon Aug 23, 2021 1:53 pm That is Murphys Law at work, and why we cant afford to turn our backs.
I certainty know my place now, new pump installed and moving on a smarter man!
by Desvio
Mon Aug 23, 2021 1:08 pm
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: Tell us about your mistakes.
Replies: 1580
Views: 294328

Re: Tell us about your mistakes.

It finally happened... Was doing stripping runs in the garage, and decided to start sweeping and cleaning up while I kept an eye on things. The still operates in or under a vented hood so there is a little noise from that, but this time it was different and might have taken me a few minutes to reali...
by Desvio
Fri Mar 19, 2021 9:16 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Oyster shell vs egg shell
Replies: 33
Views: 3531

Re: Oyster shell vs egg shell

To be honest I have both oyster shells and egg shells, and best i can tell anyone is "if" you need something for pH issues, use oyster shells for that and save your egg shells for your coffee maker.
by Desvio
Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:40 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: Don't Shoot at your neighbors
Replies: 20
Views: 5140

Re: Don't Shoot at your neighbors

tiramisu wrote: Wed Mar 03, 2021 10:20 am Kids dropped their joint while they were trying to steal the old man's whiskey.
:lol:



The most important lesson here is DON'T do shit that draws attention to yourself.
by Desvio
Sat Feb 27, 2021 10:34 am
Forum: Rum
Topic: ph control with oyster grit
Replies: 64
Views: 6402

Re: ph control with oyster grit

I'm from the school of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"! I use a pipette to test a sample of my ferments along the way, and only add shells to it if needed. It's a lot harder to diagnose problems if you over complicate things from the beginning, keep it simple, humans have been fermenting...
by Desvio
Tue Jan 12, 2021 9:29 am
Forum: The Construction Site
Topic: Condenser water cooler.
Replies: 59
Views: 4893

Re: Condenser water cooler.

I have been using this for about 5 years now with no problems, I did however replace the plastic output barb with a brass one, it broke way too easy. Good pressure and volume, mine sits in the bottom of a blue 55 gallon barrel, extra cooling comes from a large trans-cooler with fans on it. https://w...
by Desvio
Sun Jan 10, 2021 12:03 pm
Forum: General Stilling questions
Topic: How far will my sh*t smell??
Replies: 23
Views: 4718

Re: How far will my sh*t smell??

All of my work is done in the garage, I did add vent tubes through the wall for my fermentors to keep the boss-wife happy (she didn't like her car smelling like ferments). As for [electric] distilling, the only real smell is the initial gas off, the rest of it is pretty minimal. Fortunately the sewe...
by Desvio
Mon Dec 28, 2020 11:03 am
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: Geo-tagging - PLEASE READ
Replies: 122
Views: 87265

Re: Geo-tagging - PLEASE READ

Reaverman wrote: Mon Dec 28, 2020 3:49 am Just don't law enforcement as being the sharpest tool in the box!
Seriously my friend, go about your day thinking they are smarter than you, even if the latter is true. You don't want to become the next feather in some LEO's cap.
by Desvio
Sat Dec 26, 2020 10:13 am
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: Simple Asian rice alcohol
Replies: 53
Views: 12439

Re: Simple Asian rice alcohol

The angle liquor yeast has the enzymes. I've been using the yeast balls to start my rice, then a few days later when I add the water I'll put that angel alcohol yeast in it, I've notice a slightly bigger pay off in results rather than with just using the yeast balls alone. I interesting, currently ...
by Desvio
Fri Dec 25, 2020 5:35 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: Simple Asian rice alcohol
Replies: 53
Views: 12439

Re: Simple Asian rice alcohol

Are you stripping on-grain? Cheers! Jonny Nah, not set up for that. yet... I line my stainless three gallon fruit press with jersey material, pour it through that and wrap up what's left and press it dry. Everything from that goes into carboys to clarify before stripping/spirit runs, mostly using C...
by Desvio
Thu Dec 24, 2020 7:16 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: Simple Asian rice alcohol
Replies: 53
Views: 12439

Re: Simple Asian rice alcohol

Nicely done, been making rice wine for drinking and distilling for many years, recently started adding black (forbidden) rice into my ferment. Using one third black rice and two thirds Thai jasmine rice, adds a nice floral note to the wine, but haven't made enough to distill just yet.
by Desvio
Thu Dec 03, 2020 10:53 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Request for donations
Replies: 187
Views: 51753

Re: Request for donations

JUST threw you guys another donation, even through 2020 keep up the good work! Weird though, PayPal on my phone wouldn't let me leave a note to confirm with you...

I generally read the board most nights and at the doc's, including the earliest posts, keeps me sane and and the boiler full.
by Desvio
Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:17 am
Forum: Other Hobbies and Projects
Topic: PREPPING - Yes - No - Why !
Replies: 240
Views: 38031

Re: PREPPING - Yes - No - Why !

So prepping isn't necessarily stocking up as much as it's being able to trade a skill to survive, and as many have already figured out that he who ferments shall be deemed essential (at least I hope so). I have also spent forty years practicing old school tailoring whether by hand, hand crank or tre...
by Desvio
Sun Nov 15, 2020 10:18 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Back to work, the bars in nola are open!
Replies: 8
Views: 793

Re: Back to work, the bars in nola are open!

Unfortunately for us bars that arent pretending be restaurants, all the fools not following rules in the quarter are gonna get us all shutdown. Well, lets hope not. But i see whats happening downtown every day, they get an inch and run for miles. Here in Oregon we were doing well with our daily cou...
by Desvio
Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:38 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: your thoughts on dephleg
Replies: 17
Views: 1401

Re: your thoughts on dephleg

My two cents, I have one and it's a pain to work with, yes (as was said) packing it with scrubbies complicated it a tad more. I even capped off a copper tube and suspended it in the center, this was a slight gain, still had to keep my still dialed down way below my attention span.
by Desvio
Wed Nov 04, 2020 11:50 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: How much space is enough for your distilling?
Replies: 45
Views: 4764

Re: How much space is enough for your distilling?

My house is up on a hill (two story daylight front) and my workspace is in the back of a two car garage, both cars and a motorcycle parked inside most of the time. I have a 7' x 9' work space separated with a curtain so I can open up the door while I work, and there is still a lot of open space in t...
by Desvio
Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:59 am
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: HOW TO STRAIN MASH
Replies: 46
Views: 25442

Re: HOW TO STRAIN MASH

I like to use my fruit press lined with jersey material from the fabric store, sometimes one or two layers will do depending on what I'm pressing. May take a couple hours cranking it down, but my yield went way up! Then I give it a day or so to settle again before racking it off into the boiler.
by Desvio
Sun Oct 11, 2020 6:40 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Politics
Replies: 8
Views: 3341

Re: Politics

Many thanks for posting that, I was starting to step back as things were heating up politically.

This is one of the few refuges I have!!!
by Desvio
Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:37 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Column shakes and swings during a stripping run
Replies: 15
Views: 1369

Re: Column shakes and swings during a stripping run

My 2" column has a different resonance depending on how I configure. Fully assembled it's eight feet tall and full of marbles (most of the time), stripping it has a low rumble/shake, and reflux sounds like a big loud rain stick.
by Desvio
Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:27 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Groomet for barrel
Replies: 5
Views: 454

Re: Groomet for barrel

I generally go a tad simpler than that, I just take a ziplock sandwich bag full of salt (sand or?) and place it over the hole. Be generous about headspace on foamy ferments and you'll be good to go.
by Desvio
Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:31 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Why do you distill ? Cost or Quality ?
Replies: 60
Views: 5506

Re: Why do you distill ? Cost or Quality ?

Have brewed and fermented just about everything since the 80's, distilling completes that hobby skill set. Along with sewing on my vintage machines, distilling is how I relax and recharge.

Cost savings? :lolno: no.....
by Desvio
Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:01 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Motorcyclist you have met
Replies: 17
Views: 2070

Re: Motorcyclist you have met

I used to ride to Stevenson WA (hour ride to start) and hit this little coffee shack right at the edge of town, I'd sit there and sip a cup early in the morning. Bikes would come and go, but it wouldn't take long before someone would invite me along with their ride. I did this for many many years an...
by Desvio
Sun Jul 26, 2020 9:37 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: disappointing news.
Replies: 26
Views: 1890

Re: disappointing news.

Deplorable wrote: Sun Jul 26, 2020 9:13 am Moonshine Distillers dot com.
Huh, many years ago I bought a few things from them, they were really on top of things. But last few years it's like they just dropped off the planet.
by Desvio
Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:44 pm
Forum: Grains
Topic: Curious about using popped popcorn
Replies: 15
Views: 2271

Re: Curious about using popped popcorn

Only thing I would be worried about when it comes to distilling fermented popcorn is the toast on the outer skin (pericarp) of the kernel coming across.
by Desvio
Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:25 pm
Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
Topic: 2nd Booze ban
Replies: 4
Views: 2215

Re: 2nd Booze ban

Wait, all because of alcohol related cases? Banning alcohol sounds like it could end up worse.
by Desvio
Sun Jul 12, 2020 9:29 am
Forum: Drinks and Drinking
Topic: How do you stop yourself from drinking your stash too early?
Replies: 37
Views: 7698

Re: How do you stop yourself from drinking your stash too early?

Personally my all grains/oaked spirits get aged, some barrels others oak sticks from my own trees. If i need something fast for whatever reason I go to my book of sugar heads (or corn flakes, brown bread, Cheerios, etc) and my goto white is cinnamon raisin bagel, goes well straight or in coffee. Or ...
by Desvio
Thu Jul 09, 2020 9:13 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Rickhouse build
Replies: 14
Views: 2810

Re: Rickhouse build

My Rickhouse is my 12'x12' shed that shares space with my garden tools, mower and all my blood sweat and tears. Many a fine nights putting things away, and enjoying a pinch of something in the lantern light!
by Desvio
Thu Jul 09, 2020 7:02 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Is it supposed to taste good off the still?
Replies: 14
Views: 1901

Re: Is it supposed to taste good off the still?

I have a few things that taste good right of the still (after adjusting proof), and it's almost painful to not partake. However that stuff is beyond epic after aging white oe on oak. Patience is your best friend.
by Desvio
Sun Jun 07, 2020 10:04 pm
Forum: Safety and Related Issues
Topic: Glass carboy related safety failure today
Replies: 37
Views: 5146

Re: Glass carboy related safety failure today

I have many glass carboys, and some time back we retired a dense area rug. That has resided in my brewing area for many years now, and can honestly say it saved me several times. Gets cleaned once a year before it gets to smelling like a bar towel...
by Desvio
Thu Jun 04, 2020 9:22 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Covid test
Replies: 6
Views: 1143

Re: Covid test

One thing is clear, you are the king of YOLO!