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by Cabron99
Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:13 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Still poems
Replies: 32
Views: 1103

Re: Still poems

Rye whisky, rye whisky,
Rye whisky I cry;
If I don't get rye whisky,
I surely will die.

From my childhood, author unk.
by Cabron99
Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Truckinbutch now drinking angel shares
Replies: 48
Views: 4400

Re: Truckinbutch now drinking angel shares

Missed seeing Truckinbutch here. now I know why. RIP
by Cabron99
Fri Nov 11, 2022 9:09 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: missing members
Replies: 152
Views: 17451

Re: missing members

Don't prune me, UJ! I don't post much, but I'm here.
by Cabron99
Thu Sep 29, 2022 8:51 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Go-Judge-Go
Replies: 14
Views: 842

Re: Go-Judge-Go

Twisted Brick wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 8:45 pm

Go Dodgers!
I'm with you there, TB

pao
by Cabron99
Thu Sep 29, 2022 8:42 am
Forum: Mashing, fermenting, flavoring and aging related hardware
Topic: Sour Kegs
Replies: 10
Views: 565

Re: Sour Kegs

Potassium metabisulfite is what I used prior to aging beer with no side effects. Whisky barrel got a quick rinse with some feints I had laying around. I'd stay away from ANY form of soap or detergent. Good hot water should be your best bet.
pao
by Cabron99
Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:31 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Request for donations
Replies: 187
Views: 51704

Re: Request for donations

To which I reply... Thanks for the reminder.

Semper Fi
by Cabron99
Tue Aug 10, 2021 7:40 am
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Barrel wax
Replies: 12
Views: 1679

Re: Barrel wax

I used barrel wax on a wine barrel that was leaking my high-octane porter beer. Worked great. Not distilled spirits, though. Take it for what its worth.

pao
by Cabron99
Tue Aug 10, 2021 7:33 am
Forum: Favorite Food Recipes
Topic: Baked Lingcod with Pesto
Replies: 8
Views: 1670

Re: Baked Lingcod with Pesto

Just got back from Alaska with a ton of fillets. This should work nicely!! Thanks, B-man!!

pao
by Cabron99
Thu Jul 01, 2021 8:49 am
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: PID heat controller
Replies: 28
Views: 1713

Re: PID heat controller

PID will be perfect for heating your strike water and holding mashing temps :thumbup: but absolutely useless for running your still . :thumbdown: look at Auberens Eziboil . They have a controller that uses a PID controller for mashing and can be switched to manual Power control mode for Distilling ...
by Cabron99
Wed Jun 02, 2021 8:07 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Major updates in progress
Replies: 8
Views: 1714

Re: Major updates in progress

That's why you get the big bux, UJ!!
by Cabron99
Tue May 18, 2021 7:02 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: If you have been here more than 1 year.
Replies: 40
Views: 4894

Re: If you have been here more than 1 year.

Take another one. This is one of my first stops in the AM to get my day going! Thanks UJ!!
by Cabron99
Tue May 18, 2021 6:59 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Greetings from Tasmania
Replies: 3
Views: 466

Re: Greetings from Tasmania

One of the greatest reads from my youth was "My Wicked, Wicked Ways" by Errol Flynn. He was from there. He would be right with you!! Welcome aboard.
by Cabron99
Tue May 11, 2021 6:35 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: New Member
Replies: 5
Views: 485

Re: New Member

I too was surprised how long a run in my ten gallon took
But slow is the best
Welcome

Ditto
by Cabron99
Tue May 11, 2021 6:34 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Hola from Costa Rica
Replies: 4
Views: 407

Re: Hola from Costa Rica

!Hola! from me, too!
by Cabron99
Mon Mar 29, 2021 8:05 am
Forum: Related Electric Accessories
Topic: Twin elements
Replies: 10
Views: 1098

Re: Twin elements

If you want to go the digital power regulator route the Auber DSPR400 has a built in relay along with being able to control an SSVR at the same time for ramp up heating. What you end up with is a unit that runs both elements during heating (1 through contactor switch and the other through an SSVR) ...
by Cabron99
Sat Mar 27, 2021 8:26 am
Forum: Whiskey
Topic: Flaked rye and flaked corn
Replies: 14
Views: 2463

Re: Flaked rye and flaked corn

My bad for not checking back in. As I recall (I don't take notes) I ended up with 3+ quarts of about 145-50 pr after blending. Cut to 120 and put on medium toast French oak chips. Some with a few cacao nibs. Even though slightly one dimensional, its my favorite rye; I have a modest collection of rye...
by Cabron99
Mon Mar 15, 2021 8:20 am
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: ==RYE!!==
Replies: 23
Views: 5263

Re: ==RYE!!==

Boy, oh boy, I love me some rye. This one is going on my list to do.

pao
by Cabron99
Mon Mar 15, 2021 8:05 am
Forum: Rum
Topic: Question about feed grade molasses
Replies: 40
Views: 4201

Re: Question about feed grade molasses

I bought and fermented 10 gal of 'feed grade molasses'. The sludge involved was scary, but I went with it. Cost me $27 per 5. Cheap. I'm back to $18 per 1 and much happier, although it did make good rum. I just didn't like the solids involved.

pao
by Cabron99
Wed Jan 06, 2021 4:26 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Request for donations
Replies: 187
Views: 51704

Re: Request for donations

25 bux to my favorite website.

pao
by Cabron99
Sat Dec 26, 2020 11:06 am
Forum: Whiskey
Topic: Flaked rye and flaked corn
Replies: 14
Views: 2463

Re: Flaked rye and flaked corn

Can't explain it. Its down to 0.99. I'll probably have a total of 7-10 gallons to run. I'm delighted but will wait another week for it to settle somewhat. I'll report back.

pao
by Cabron99
Thu Dec 24, 2020 8:27 am
Forum: Whiskey
Topic: Flaked rye and flaked corn
Replies: 14
Views: 2463

Re: Flaked rye and flaked corn

A few years ago (22 to be exact), I brewed a rye beer (Roggen) in the traditional German wheat style at a local brewpub. The batch size was 7bbl, or roughly 250 US gallons. The recipe was 40% malted rye, 40% malted wheat, and 20% malted barley. Normally, a brew day would be done in 8 to 10 hours in...
by Cabron99
Wed Dec 23, 2020 9:15 am
Forum: Whiskey
Topic: Flaked rye and flaked corn
Replies: 14
Views: 2463

Re: Flaked rye and flaked corn

Well, I appreciate the responses but I'm still confused. I'm not in my shop right now but I think I used amylase enzymes. One of them didn't have a temp range listed and the other said room temp. I'll elaborate when I'm back in the shop. I ordered some more rye (flaked, crystal, malted, etc.). I'll ...
by Cabron99
Tue Dec 22, 2020 2:31 pm
Forum: Whiskey
Topic: Flaked rye and flaked corn
Replies: 14
Views: 2463

Re: Flaked rye and flaked corn

"I can imagine the pastey slurry you got by doughing in flaked rye and flaked corn, both which make a sticky mess. Adding some “roughage” next time would make the mash much easier. ss" It was hard to believe, let alone imagine. The biggest bowl of porridge I've ever seen. And some of the b...
by Cabron99
Tue Dec 22, 2020 9:49 am
Forum: Whiskey
Topic: Flaked rye and flaked corn
Replies: 14
Views: 2463

Flaked rye and flaked corn

So, this is embarrassing. Been brewing better than average beer for 12 years or so, but never with flaked grains to any extent. One might think its a simple thing to step up to mashing a mix of flaked corn and rye for a rye whisky. At 74 years old I was looking for another adventure. BTW I've been d...
by Cabron99
Wed Dec 02, 2020 9:14 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: We don't say it enough...Thank you.
Replies: 9
Views: 929

Re: We don't say it enough...Thank you.

+1000 I didn’t know squat until I stumbled onto this site. The amount of shared wisdom demonstrated here is amazing. I try to “give back” and contribute a few grains to the mash pot of knowledge that is HD whenever I can. 🎱 I didn't know squat either but am quickly coming to realize that I do know ...
by Cabron99
Sat Sep 26, 2020 2:25 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: Okolehau experiment
Replies: 8
Views: 1091

Re: Okolehau experiment

From an old time Kona kamaaina, I'm subbing
by Cabron99
Sun Sep 13, 2020 1:58 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Distilling in the Chinese Himalayas
Replies: 6
Views: 973

Re: Distilling in the Chinese Himalayas

A big welcome to our community. More info here than you'll ever need.
BTW I'm a big fan of rum. Seems to turn out just right, although I'm smoking some agave leaves for a "tequila" right now. Have some blue agave syrup and I'll ferment with some smoked agave for flavor.

Once again, welcome.
by Cabron99
Tue Jul 28, 2020 8:54 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: New Big Island Member
Replies: 5
Views: 539

Re: New Big Island Member

Welcome. I think I read about okelohao or something like that as a native spirit of Hawaii? It was made from some kind of root I think. Didn't think much more about it since it is impossible to find here but maybe if you can grow the stuff? Have fun reading the forums! Okolehau, I think, translates...
by Cabron99
Sun Jul 26, 2020 7:12 am
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: My agave spirit
Replies: 235
Views: 29270

Re: My agave spirit

You guys are makin me drool. Gotta try this. I'm paying close attention now.