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- Fri Dec 21, 2018 8:19 am
- Forum: Grains
- Topic: Scottish Peat
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5287
Re: Scottish Peat
Some of Scottish highland malts distilleries use Caithness peat. http://www.gmforestry.com/products/kindling/caithness-peat.aspx Or google ‘peat Inverness’ there are loads of suppliers. It’s about £7 for 30kg. In US terms it’s about $8.50 for 66lb I’m not sure how international customs and shipping ...
- Sat Nov 17, 2018 9:26 am
- Forum: Tried and True Recipes
- Topic: amaretto
- Replies: 80
- Views: 63560
Re: amaretto
Thanks for recipe, SWMBO is delighted !
- Wed Nov 14, 2018 2:26 pm
- Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
- Topic: Fermenting with Lalvin EC1118
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10044
Re: Fermenting with Lalvin EC1118
At 21C and enough nutrient in a 30l bucket, I’m getting a bubble through the airlock every 3-5 seconds. Birdwatchers sugar wash uses tomato paste and it workes like a charm with ec1118. The ec1118 needs to be hydrated in water at 40c before making a starter according to the pdf below, https://www.mu...
- Thu Nov 08, 2018 1:43 pm
- Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
- Topic: Single malt whisky mashing help
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1638
Re: Single malt whisky mashing help
I’ve used propino with good results
The list of barley types is near the end of the article link below.
https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclope ... n-i-barley
Keep us posted
The list of barley types is near the end of the article link below.
https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclope ... n-i-barley
Keep us posted
- Wed Oct 31, 2018 6:10 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Yeast Advice
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1711
Re: Yeast Advice
Scroll down the post below to taters reply. It’s everything you want to know about yeast. Facinating read
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2137
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2137
- Mon Oct 08, 2018 12:17 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Lost my mother in law today
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3356
Re: Lost my mother in law today
So sorry for your loss, I hope you have fond memories to treasure
Humba guthle
Humba guthle
- Sun Oct 07, 2018 1:17 am
- Forum: The Construction Site
- Topic: Double barrel air cooled boka
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1776
Re: Double barrel air cooled boka
Thanks for the comments. The reason it works is that the water supply (tank and hose) freezes. The temperature difference is huge, with the ambient temps around zero freezing. I tried one Emma copper pipe but it was not enough hence the two pipes. The semi scientific view on using wire coils was a l...
- Sat Oct 06, 2018 11:09 am
- Forum: Condensers/Cooling Methods
- Topic: Water in the summer, Air in the winter
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1610
Re: Water in the summer, Air in the winter
Hey Buda
I made a double barrelled air cooled condenser and attach a Liebig in the summer.
It needs to run slowly in the winter but it works.
If you want more photos send me a pm.
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=70265
I made a double barrelled air cooled condenser and attach a Liebig in the summer.
It needs to run slowly in the winter but it works.
If you want more photos send me a pm.
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=70265
- Sun Sep 30, 2018 1:25 pm
- Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
- Topic: Fermenting temps?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 17052
Re: Fermenting temps?ul
Taters collection of yeast and fermentation is a fascinating read. Could it be linked or posted to the newbie section.
- Sat Sep 22, 2018 1:51 am
- Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
- Topic: Yeast question from a homebrewer's perspective
- Replies: 45
- Views: 8405
Re: Yeast question from a homebrewer's perspective
It appears that if you’re using oak or wood to age the spirit; for flavour the wood used is the prime consideration based on experience, albeit limited, and scientific papers I’ve skimmed. https://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=71873#p7536483 As mentioned above, my yeast selection i...
- Thu Sep 20, 2018 7:52 pm
- Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
- Topic: Yeast Nutrients
- Replies: 64
- Views: 19362
Re: Yeast Nutrients
A table spoon of marmite in a 23l /6 us gal. tub works in my sugar washes. There are some copies/own brands around that are not as pricey as marmite. It’s made from brewer yeast and is delicious on toast. You either love it or hate it. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmite Thanks for the recipes d...
- Wed Sep 19, 2018 12:08 pm
- Forum: Continuous Stripping stills
- Topic: inline stripping flange
- Replies: 99
- Views: 38725
Re: inline stripping flange
Not had time to play, life is in the way but I’ll get there. It’s a cold dark winter in the frozen waste lands of the north
I’m sure some in the highlands may disagree.
I’m sure some in the highlands may disagree.
- Mon Sep 17, 2018 8:20 pm
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: Left over 3 inch Copper Pipe
- Replies: 64
- Views: 7425
Re: Left over 3 inch Copper Pipe
Hi Buda Like you I was given a scrap 3” and moved from a 1.5” and did not look back. I’ve had to upgrade the heating gas ring and it’s reduced my run time, by more than half. The take off %ABV dropped slightly but it’s not an issue, (for me) Fortunately the cooling of the first rig was overdesigned ...
- Tue Sep 11, 2018 10:24 am
- Forum: Recipe Development
- Topic: Baked apple wash
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1926
Re: Baked apple wash
For the first run, I cut 8 apples in half added them to the boiler and the result is rather Apple-ly.
The first ferment, the apples were not caramelised. I can’t wait to do the next barrel.
I’ll keep you posted....
The first ferment, the apples were not caramelised. I can’t wait to do the next barrel.
I’ll keep you posted....
- Mon Sep 10, 2018 11:27 am
- Forum: Related Electric Accessories
- Topic: Raspberry Pi Temp Controller
- Replies: 37
- Views: 11666
Re: Raspberry Pi Temp Controller
This is the output from the first attempt - I'm really pleased. The glitch in temps as it was rising was becuase I needed to add something and turned it off and lifted the lid. Sensor 1 is at the top of the column Sensor 2 is the bottom just above the boiler Sensor 3 is ambient The yellow line alcoh...
- Sun Sep 09, 2018 8:30 am
- Forum: Rum
- Topic: Storing Vanilla Beans
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1447
Re: Storing Vanilla Beans
Bought some in Bali and kept him in a plastic tub in a drawer and went mouldy and musty.. It’s worth checking on them now and then.
A sad day,,,,but I guess I’ll need to go back and buy some more...
A sad day,,,,but I guess I’ll need to go back and buy some more...
- Sun Sep 09, 2018 8:27 am
- Forum: Recipe Development
- Topic: Baked apple wash
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1926
Re: Baked apple wash
I’ll try it with the next batch -I’ve mountains of apples on the trees
Thanks for the suggestion Mr Cranky
Thanks for the suggestion Mr Cranky
- Sat Sep 08, 2018 10:20 am
- Forum: Recipe Development
- Topic: Baked apple wash
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1926
Re: Baked apple wash
The apples were soft enough to mash easily. The sugar had caramelised and the smell was like mama’s apple pie.
I tipped it into a tub added water and bread yeast and it’s off like a rocket.
It’s got a really Apple pie smell....may take a week or so to ferment out.
I tipped it into a tub added water and bread yeast and it’s off like a rocket.
It’s got a really Apple pie smell....may take a week or so to ferment out.
- Sun Sep 02, 2018 11:51 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Burner too big or pot too small?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2109
- Sun Sep 02, 2018 5:41 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Burner too big or pot too small?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2109
Re: Burner too big or pot too small?
Thanks again for the comments, advice and help
- Sun Sep 02, 2018 5:40 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Burner too big or pot too small?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2109
Re: Burner too big or pot too small?
The new gas ring has more halved my warmup time. I think the burners with three gas controls rather than one offer more control when you’re at temp This is a stripping run and the photos shows the temps 89.9 is top of column started at 70% 50ml/min 91.6 is top of boiler not the liquid but the gas at...
- Sun Sep 02, 2018 4:19 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Burner too big or pot too small?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2109
Re: Burner too big or pot too small?
Mea culpa. User error
There is a silver metal ring with the specs and approvals just at the gas control that blocks the airflow
By blocking the airflow the flames are yellow and all over the place
When unblocked have a hot blue flame at the same rate of gas flow
Perfect !
The burner is ideal
There is a silver metal ring with the specs and approvals just at the gas control that blocks the airflow
By blocking the airflow the flames are yellow and all over the place
When unblocked have a hot blue flame at the same rate of gas flow
Perfect !
The burner is ideal
- Sun Sep 02, 2018 3:51 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Burner too big or pot too small?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2109
Re: Burner too big or pot too small?
Thanks for all the help and yes I’ve just moved the electric cables.
The btu is around 27500 / 8kw.
What I meant by the size of the boiler keep it around 5gal but change it’s shape to be shorter and fatter. No ideas how to manage 55gal....
More photos to follow with a bit more data.
The btu is around 27500 / 8kw.
What I meant by the size of the boiler keep it around 5gal but change it’s shape to be shorter and fatter. No ideas how to manage 55gal....
More photos to follow with a bit more data.
- Sun Sep 02, 2018 1:25 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Burner too big or pot too small?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2109
Re: Burner too big or pot too small?
When it’s low it’s very yellow rather than blue and is easy to control.
The best lab is to compare against the “wee” one.
I’ll also keep an eye out for a larger diameter boiler, Something like a 55us/44uk gal drum is a tad big
Thanks for the prompt help
The best lab is to compare against the “wee” one.
I’ll also keep an eye out for a larger diameter boiler, Something like a 55us/44uk gal drum is a tad big
Thanks for the prompt help
- Sun Sep 02, 2018 1:01 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Burner too big or pot too small?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2109
Burner too big or pot too small?
My gas burner was a camp stove and I thought I’d upgrade. The boiler is a stainless 5 gal milk churn.
Flames coming up the sides is not ideal and that’s only turned on about 3/4
Burner too big or pot too small?
Flames coming up the sides is not ideal and that’s only turned on about 3/4
Burner too big or pot too small?
- Fri Aug 31, 2018 9:46 am
- Forum: Recipe Development
- Topic: Baked apple wash
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1926
Baked apple wash
I’ve loads of apples and rather than make cider from apple juice, (crushing and pressing) I thought if I popped the apples in a oven (the aga is in all the time), let them soften and caramelise, into a fermentor with sugar and use a paint paddle to mush them up, may work.
What do you think?
What do you think?
- Thu Aug 30, 2018 10:09 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Failed wash x 2!
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2556
Re: Failed wash x 2!
I had a 5 kg 25 marmite wash stall at about 1020 from 1080. By adding more marmite (nutrient) it kicked it ha k to life.
- Wed Aug 29, 2018 9:09 am
- Forum: Continuous Stripping stills
- Topic: inline stripping flange
- Replies: 99
- Views: 38725
Re: inline stripping flange
Just ordered a 9kw gas ring.
- Wed Aug 29, 2018 4:13 am
- Forum: Continuous Stripping stills
- Topic: inline stripping flange
- Replies: 99
- Views: 38725
Re: inline stripping flange
In theory this works, I built it and it failed :( ..and in hind sight it’s obvious - not enough heat....so I’ve disassembled it to play with on a rainy day. In my view here is the crux of the problem; (sorry it’s metric) if you’re collecting say 60ml a minute at 80% ABV that’s about 50ml a minute at...
- Sat Aug 25, 2018 12:15 am
- Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
- Topic: Where is the cheapest place to distill
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2993
Re: Where is the cheapest place to distill
The Canary Islands look good....