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Hi Blue Sasquatch, I have just seen this whilst researching some different grains. You can definitely use AG but I would also use some beta glucanase, if you aren't opposed to enzymes. Both Rye and spelt have got relatively high gum content and you'll want to get rid of that to free up those sweet s...

I like to make clones of various liquors, and right now I'm interested in making a passable dark rum from neutral spirits. For example, I can use Everclear diluted and then aged on oak and add some flavors. I have tried aging on a dark toast American oak insert, and I have some rum extract I can tr...

Welcome. Experimentation? As in curious in general, or specifically distilling experiments? What are running during your day job? Do they provide you with R&D tools? Day job I am currently running a bunch of different gin stills. Making liqueurs, gin, absinthe, (plus a recycled heads and tails ...

Hi, I think that the energy consumption is the same, what changes is that these elements have a large surface and the heat is distributed on this surface so let's say on a centimeter of surface it will be less "hot" than a normal element and this is an advantage (somehow limits the burns)...

Cheers guys, looking forward to it!

Yeah I thought making fins would screw the pooch as it gives it a sticking surface that would also be a real pain to clean. I was thinking more along the lines of a mirror polish big brew coil (with enough seperation between coils to allow free flow) with an agitator. If the watt density is low enou...

Hi Guys,

Wondering if anyone got any further with this?

@Odin - how did this turn out?

I have been toying with how to make a sustainable, versatile set up that can be run off renewable energy without a massive capital expense and ULWD seems like the best way to go


Cheers

Hi All,

Long time lurker, first time joiner. I am a young professional distiller with a keen interest in experimentation and home distillation. Keen to contribute and learn.

All the best

Seb