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by Monkeyman88
Sun Jan 17, 2016 5:54 pm
Forum: Pot Distillation/Thumper and Design
Topic: Thumper build
Replies: 13
Views: 2089

Re: Thumper build

Hopefully it's only a 5 gal boiler.
by Monkeyman88
Sun Jan 17, 2016 1:24 pm
Forum: My First .....
Topic: First cleaning run
Replies: 9
Views: 1448

Re: First cleaning run

You said your total distillate (takeoff) collected at 42% (without temp correction). Did you end up putting everything you collected together? If so, you are going to want to do a spirit run then blend cuts leaving heads and tails out. , A 14% abv wash isn't too bad for sugar but probably the upper...
by Monkeyman88
Sun Jan 17, 2016 1:23 pm
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: Is splashing in an LM slant-plate bottom plate a "problem"?
Replies: 3
Views: 866

Re: Is splashing in an LM slant-plate bottom plate a "proble

There may be a little bit of splashing, but not much as the bottom plate does not hold any liquid.
by Monkeyman88
Sun Jan 17, 2016 3:19 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Thank you all for the great help on this forum!
Replies: 19
Views: 2192

Re: Thank you all for the great help on this forum!

Yes, that's the formula I used with a total volume of 12gal. after that, I kept on adding water to be below a SG of 1.070. When the wash was done, I used exactly 12gal of it into my keg and discarded the rest (maybe another gal or so) So from 12gal sugarwater you got 13gal fermented sugarwater? No,...
by Monkeyman88
Sat Jan 16, 2016 10:32 pm
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: boka and plates
Replies: 6
Views: 1463

Re: boka and plates

The original bokakob had plates arranged like that instead of packing to stack the fractions. Outdated now and packing is a lot better. I wouldn't waste the time or material.
by Monkeyman88
Fri Jan 15, 2016 7:04 am
Forum: Tried and True Recipes
Topic: Uncle Remus Rice Vodka
Replies: 347
Views: 217225

Re: Uncle Remus Rice Vodka

Koji??
by Monkeyman88
Fri Jan 15, 2016 5:53 am
Forum: Distilling News
Topic: Selling Off southern comfort
Replies: 3
Views: 1783

Re: Selling Off southern comfort

My mother was a big big fan of southern comfort. Cancer took her 6 years ago, I buy a bottle of it on her birthday, 23rd of May, and share it with the rest of my family the day she died, 26th of may.
by Monkeyman88
Fri Jan 15, 2016 5:22 am
Forum: My First .....
Topic: my electric keggle build
Replies: 27
Views: 5934

my electric keggle build

Yup. I run a Boka. There are videos of my Setup some where on here. 45L charge, ~10-12L of low wines in 3hrs from switch on to switch off.
by Monkeyman88
Fri Jan 15, 2016 2:21 am
Forum: Research and Theory
Topic: CT's agitating mash after ferment-OHH NO NOT BEER!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2851

Re: CT's agitating mash after ferment-OHH NO NOT BEER!!!

Nice. I mostly make rum/whiskey so don't clear ( I'm after flavour, why would I want to drop all the flavours out) but if I ever do a dedicated neutral wash, I'll give it a go.
by Monkeyman88
Fri Jan 15, 2016 12:09 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: a challange for 6 members
Replies: 22
Views: 2331

Re: a challange for 6 members

Yea. Way to ruin it for others.
by Monkeyman88
Thu Jan 14, 2016 7:46 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: How old is your oldest?
Replies: 22
Views: 3737

Re: How old is your oldest?

1 jar of rum. 5 months old. :-)
by Monkeyman88
Thu Jan 14, 2016 6:43 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: a challange for 6 members
Replies: 22
Views: 2331

Re: a challange for 6 members

So has he signed up under a new name? I wasn't aware that was allowed :-/
by Monkeyman88
Thu Jan 14, 2016 6:36 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Using compression fitting to pass through
Replies: 9
Views: 1452

Re: Using compression fitting to pass through

One end of the fitting should have a thread on it. Find a nut that fits and screw it into the bowl.
by Monkeyman88
Thu Jan 14, 2016 5:43 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Where's S-Cackalacky ?
Replies: 43
Views: 5622

Re: Where's S-Cackalacky ?

If the option is enabled.
I think HD has either a time or post limit on when you can edit your posts.
by Monkeyman88
Thu Jan 14, 2016 5:42 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Where's S-Cackalacky ?
Replies: 43
Views: 5622

Re: Where's S-Cackalacky ?

PhpBB has a setting that each user can mod their own posts indefinitely. Only takes one click to delete all posts. So one person can edit or delete all posts by any given number of members with this tool ? No arguing but simply asking. Really difficult at times for some folks to post without being ...
by Monkeyman88
Thu Jan 14, 2016 4:06 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Where's S-Cackalacky ?
Replies: 43
Views: 5622

Re: Where's S-Cackalacky ?

Find it hard to believe that it was a full frontal attack on the site by those that left as well as all choosing to delete their posts as most of us don't have the computer skills or the necessary access to do so. That would be one hellava conspiracy . Nice place when it was frequented by many folk...
by Monkeyman88
Thu Jan 14, 2016 3:47 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: a challange for 6 members
Replies: 22
Views: 2331

a challange for 6 members

Nope. Not a clue. ;-)
by Monkeyman88
Thu Jan 14, 2016 1:05 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Hello! New here and have a Question about mash
Replies: 16
Views: 2716

Re: Hello! New here and have a Question about mash

Ok. Adding sugar is up to you, but I would recommend not. Adding sugar can give it a "bite" that AG does not have. I would use that yeast as I use bakers for everything but fruit. In saying that, I have not used rye so cannot comment on how it will go. Someone else may chime in. Tip: have ...
by Monkeyman88
Thu Jan 14, 2016 1:01 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Rum Wash Question
Replies: 12
Views: 1954

Re: Rum Wash Question

Yup it's normal. I've had rum washes that I've started Monday morning be ready to run Tuesday night. :-)
by Monkeyman88
Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:53 pm
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Adjusting pH of your Final Spirit with Sodium Bicarbonate
Replies: 15
Views: 4067

Re: Adjusting pH of your Final Spirit with Sodium Bicarbonat

Woah woah woah! Who says R/O water kills a ph probe? What ph meter did you use to come to that conclusion? I have been growing using hydroponics and aeroponics for over ten years and have used cheap ph meters and now have a Hanna meter that's around $100. Never once had water of any sort damaged an...
by Monkeyman88
Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:50 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Where's S-Cackalacky ?
Replies: 43
Views: 5622

Re: Where's S-Cackalacky ?

der wo wrote:But why "User is inactive"?
http://homedistiller.org/forum/memberli ... le&u=44265
Here's some reasons why.

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by Monkeyman88
Thu Jan 14, 2016 3:36 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Hello! New here and have a Question about mash
Replies: 16
Views: 2716

Re: Hello! New here and have a Question about mash

Also. I would recommend using a different yeast. Preferably one made for whiskey/beer as opposed to the EC-1118 which is more for fruit.
by Monkeyman88
Thu Jan 14, 2016 3:35 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Hello! New here and have a Question about mash
Replies: 16
Views: 2716

Re: Hello! New here and have a Question about mash

Is it malted rye? If not, then there is no point in heating and straining. If it is, then add more and skip the sugar.
by Monkeyman88
Thu Jan 14, 2016 3:31 am
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: LM at the extremes
Replies: 34
Views: 4735

Re: LM at the extremes

Yup. That was me.
by Monkeyman88
Thu Jan 14, 2016 3:30 am
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Oak barrel staves - Bourbon
Replies: 28
Views: 5212

Re: Oak barrel staves - Bourbon

Yes. Forgot about that bit :-)
by Monkeyman88
Thu Jan 14, 2016 2:15 am
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Oak barrel staves - Bourbon
Replies: 28
Views: 5212

Re: Oak barrel staves - Bourbon

I'm pretty sure the microwave treatment is more to gas off some of the more volatile components to simulate what would be lost through the barrel. The heat drawing out more from the wood is just a happy side effect as many have "nuked" without wood and gotten the same results of a smoother...
by Monkeyman88
Thu Jan 14, 2016 2:12 am
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: LM at the extremes
Replies: 34
Views: 4735

Re: LM at the extremes

I believe I run my boka at just flooded. I may be wrong, but I hear a gurgling type boiling noise that disappears if I drop the heat or take off to fast without increasing heat.
by Monkeyman88
Thu Jan 14, 2016 1:02 am
Forum: My First .....
Topic: my electric keggle build
Replies: 27
Views: 5934

Re: my electric keggle build

thats really dissapointing to hear Danespirit. i guess i'll have to tyry it and find out. had almost a complete controller last night but the electrical boxes seem to be too small for the switches. Kids: dont forget to test fit EVERYTHING Your "worm" will be fine. I have a 1/4" take ...
by Monkeyman88
Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:02 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Hats Off To The Old Guard!
Replies: 65
Views: 9617

Re: Hats Off To The Old Guard!

googe wrote:I'd like to thank all the trolls and half wits for keeping it interesting :lol:
+1
by Monkeyman88
Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:01 am
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: PH troubles
Replies: 20
Views: 2808

Re: PH troubles

I add baking soda and pitch some more yeast in and it will generally come right. Don't add baking soda, especially if you're carrying over backset/dunder. It will leave salts behind, and you don't want to do that. You want calcium carbonate instead of sodium bicarbonate. If you want to be fancy, yo...