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by PC1
Fri Feb 17, 2023 6:00 am
Forum: Rum
Topic: First rum yeast question
Replies: 5
Views: 456

First rum yeast question

Fixin to start my first rum wash.here’s my plan, 1 gallon unsulphered molasses, not blackstrap. About 10 gallons water, enough raw sugar to bring the Sg to 1.08-1.09, and as my Ph seems to always crash a handful of oyster shell, or calcium carbonate as needed. I have no Dundee. My question is yeast,...
by PC1
Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:59 am
Forum: Fruits & Vegetables
Topic: Figs
Replies: 11
Views: 1119

Figs

So I was given 15 jars, (lbs) of fig preserves. These figs are packed in an extremely heavy sugar syrup. Almost honey consistency. Wonderful flavor. Of course I’m going to do something with them, but I haven’t decided if I should try a mash with them on their own in a pot still, or possibly add othe...
by PC1
Tue Jan 25, 2022 7:20 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Winter blues.
Replies: 4
Views: 330

Winter blues.

It’s 4 below zero right now, headed for 18 below tonight. Thinking about warmer weather with some fresh new recipes for the still. Days with cares blown away in the wind on the Harley. Do I wanna build a snowman? HELL NO! I wanna be on a beach. I need to fly to St. Somewhere!
by PC1
Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:29 am
Forum: Resources and Reviews
Topic: Distilling schools
Replies: 10
Views: 1819

Re: Distilling schools

Not sure where I think in Denver.
by PC1
Fri Dec 17, 2021 9:52 am
Forum: Resources and Reviews
Topic: Distilling schools
Replies: 10
Views: 1819

Distilling schools

So my wife has told me she is sending me to a 4 day distilling workshop in Colorado this year. I think this is amazing! The only catch is we will have to fly. I told her that I love the idea, but, there’s always a but, I wonder if we could find one in say Kentucky or Tennessee and take the bikes for...
by PC1
Thu Jun 18, 2020 2:24 pm
Forum: Mashing, fermenting, flavoring and aging related hardware
Topic: temp control for mash
Replies: 8
Views: 1603

temp control for mash

My barrels are in an uncontrolled outbuilding. I need to control mash temp. Im considering building a styrofoam box for the barrels, but what should I use for a heater? Waterbed heater? Aquarium heater? any suggestions?
by PC1
Sun Jun 14, 2020 4:59 am
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Is this a total failure?
Replies: 15
Views: 2195

Re: Is this a total failure?

yes i do
by PC1
Sun Jun 14, 2020 4:22 am
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Is this a total failure?
Replies: 15
Views: 2195

Re: Is this a total failure?

so I was going to dump this but I decided to take one more shot. Yesterday morning I mixed up a starter with Champaign yeast (Red Star Cuvee) and repitched. Gave it a peek in the late afternoon and it was bubbling. This AM, 54 Degrees outside, I went out to check and to my surprise, the Cap has fall...
by PC1
Wed Jun 10, 2020 2:42 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Is this a total failure?
Replies: 15
Views: 2195

Re: Is this a total failure?

probably upper 70s in the barn right now, was raining all day
by PC1
Wed Jun 10, 2020 2:01 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Is this a total failure?
Replies: 15
Views: 2195

Re: Is this a total failure?

just strips
Im wondering with the Ph crashing that hard to 3 or below if my yeast was killed. Maybe i should add new yeast now that PH is back up to an acceptable level.
by PC1
Wed Jun 10, 2020 1:48 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Is this a total failure?
Replies: 15
Views: 2195

Re: Is this a total failure?

to answer a couple questions
Gravity readings done with a Hydrometer.
Malt added at between 150 and 160
Didnt taste before I added sugar
Gravity is still at 1.075
Mash does form a nice crust.
by PC1
Wed Jun 10, 2020 12:58 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Is this a total failure?
Replies: 15
Views: 2195

Is this a total failure?

Hoping im in the right place for this. 5 days ago I started a mash that seemed to be cursed from the start. Started 5 gal water, and 20 lbs. cracked corn. I had just gotten the mix to 200 degrees when I had to shut down for an issue. came back 5 hrs later. had 1 giant gelatious mass still at 160 deg...
by PC1
Sat Jun 29, 2019 7:36 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: water
Replies: 4
Views: 1308

water

my water source is very high in iron and lime. I can put a filter in to get rid of the iron, but what about running "soft water to get rid of the Lime? or will the hardness not bother? its damn good tasting water on its own. no smell of Hydrogen Sulfide.
by PC1
Sat Jun 08, 2019 4:20 am
Forum: Fruits & Vegetables
Topic: wild plums
Replies: 10
Views: 1995

Re: wild plums

Thank You!

Please keep the ideas coming!
by PC1
Sat Jun 08, 2019 3:21 am
Forum: Fruits & Vegetables
Topic: wild plums
Replies: 10
Views: 1995

Re: wild plums

Thank you for that NZ Chris, very interesting read.
by PC1
Sat Jun 08, 2019 1:19 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: anyone in Iowa?
Replies: 0
Views: 2000

anyone in Iowa?

send me a PM
by PC1
Sat Jun 08, 2019 1:12 am
Forum: Fruits & Vegetables
Topic: wild plums
Replies: 10
Views: 1995

Re: wild plums

well, that would be the simplest way...
by PC1
Fri Jun 07, 2019 2:36 pm
Forum: Fruits & Vegetables
Topic: wild plums
Replies: 10
Views: 1995

wild plums

in a couple months the wild plum trees on my property are going to be ready for harvest. they are red, about quarter size, and quite tart and also very sweet. seems like they would be perfect for a run. My biggest concern is that they are very susceptible to some form of wild yeast and do seem to ro...
by PC1
Wed Jun 05, 2019 10:10 am
Forum: My First .....
Topic: My first purchase
Replies: 2
Views: 1161

My first purchase

Since my old unit got messed up I went ahead and pulled the trigger on a 10 gal NG with thumper. Seems to be a really well made unit. Very excited to give a few things a try!
by PC1
Sun Jun 02, 2019 9:00 am
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: fermentation temps
Replies: 4
Views: 1316

Re: fermentation temps

Central US. Summer temps upper 80s-90s day and 70s at night. vessel will not be in direct sunlight but will be hit with these temp swings. Probably running DADY or EC118, Planning all grain or fruit.
by PC1
Sun Jun 02, 2019 8:28 am
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: fermentation temps
Replies: 4
Views: 1316

fermentation temps

Because I know that Mrs PC1 will never allow a vessel in the temp controlled house. They will be in the barn, subject to all of the various Day/Night, temp variations. What issues might I see arise from this?
by PC1
Sun Jun 02, 2019 2:41 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Greetings all!
Replies: 5
Views: 705

Re: Greetings all!

Thanks I should say that the splits on the old girl are beyond help and Ill be in the market for a new unit!
by PC1
Sat Jun 01, 2019 3:51 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Greetings all!
Replies: 5
Views: 705

Greetings all!

Hello! I have always had an interest in distilling/moonshine and have sampled a few in my travels. Some years ago I came across an old still in a house I was working in. it hadn't been used in 30+ years and I was able to buy it for $20. well the only info I could find at that time about how to use i...