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I started a batch of Gerber this afternoon. I ended up going with the rice version since the barley version was out of stock. I boiled 16 cups of water with 15 cups of sugar for about 45 minutes. I then boiled 3 cups of cereal, a few teaspoons of active dry yeast and some water for about 15 minutes....

While we're on topic of how to not make a still, I figured I'd share this: http://www.instructables.com/id/Garbage-Bag-%2B-Rice-Cooker-%3D-Alcohol-Still/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow Unlike the OP, this guys is actually planning on drinking the di...

I'd say you're def. in the right track with the math calculations. But it seems like measuring the specific heat experimentally would be an arduous task due to general heat loss. If I were you, I'd start by calculating the specific heat of a X proof water/alcohol solution and compare it to experimen...