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by v-child
Tue Feb 15, 2022 8:30 am
Forum: General Stilling questions
Topic: Question about electric boilers
Replies: 32
Views: 2560

Re: Question about electric boilers

I was going to just plug the element ports and run on propane, but that would require me to rebuild my still head as the product outlet is WAY too close to the heat source. Keeping things electric seems to be the easiest and most economical way to get this up and running. It looks as if you could s...
by v-child
Sun Jan 16, 2022 4:34 am
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Yellow label yeast?
Replies: 72
Views: 10887

Re: Yellow label yeast?

With all respect, the only time I used it was in a mixed batch of grains and I did not have any luck with it. Maybe separately, I don't know.
by v-child
Sat Jan 15, 2022 11:35 am
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Yellow label yeast?
Replies: 72
Views: 10887

Re: Yellow label yeast?

I put oatmeal and barley in the batch, both known for being goop. I think wheat, corn and rice are probably the best to use with the Angel yeast.
by v-child
Sat Jan 15, 2022 5:26 am
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Yellow label yeast?
Replies: 72
Views: 10887

Re: Yellow label yeast?

I distilled both batches of mixed grains yesterday. Both finished about the same. Honestly I'll not use Angel or Nuruk to "mash" anything besides short grain rice in the future. It left a ton of trub in the fermenter. I'll be re-distilling the combined batch again today for 2x vodka. It di...
by v-child
Fri Jan 14, 2022 3:51 am
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Yellow label yeast?
Replies: 72
Views: 10887

Re: Yellow label yeast?

SGB wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 2:57 am

Yes most likely this yeast will ferment the kitchen sink into something you could clean your floor with
"Most likely"? Explain.
by v-child
Sun Jan 09, 2022 8:45 am
Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
Topic: Yellow label yeast?
Replies: 72
Views: 10887

Re: Yellow label yeast?

I have done oats, barley, wheat, rice and corn Friday, I raided the cupboard for expired oats, grits (corn), pearl barley and tossed it in a pot of boiling water along with a bunch of old rye bread (no preservatives) and some dried out cooked rice the old lady had hidden in the refrigerator. I cook...
by v-child
Fri Jan 07, 2022 5:42 am
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: Rice Alcohol vs Sake! First experience.
Replies: 108
Views: 91675

Re: Rice Alcohol vs Sake! First experience.

I buy the Thai brand short grain rice in 50 lb bags for about a dollar a pound. I don't play with magic yeast balls either. I make Korean Soju and the results are spectacular with HTL and standard fermenting techniques. The rice wine has a very good taste when dry also. I know this is an older post...
by v-child
Sat Dec 18, 2021 4:15 am
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: Anyone have any suggestions?
Replies: 23
Views: 2089

Re: Anyone have any suggestions?

The best thing I ever did was to make a concentric LM and put a VM takeoff tee in the middle. Best of both worlds. I wouldn't waste my time with a Bokakob.
by v-child
Sat Dec 18, 2021 4:06 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Can I use Mangrove Jack's beer flavouring
Replies: 8
Views: 782

Re: Can I use Mangrove Jack's beer flavouring

Ben wrote: Sat Nov 13, 2021 6:59 am This site needs a like feature, well said SS.
Agreed, but let's not play with the "downvote" thingy.
by v-child
Fri Dec 17, 2021 7:32 am
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: Whiskey Sources
Replies: 1
Views: 503

Whiskey Sources

Check this cat out at Common Man Cocktails. He has many other videos detailing rums, vodkas. gins, etc.



Also: https://www.mgpingredients.com/distilled-spirits
by v-child
Thu Dec 16, 2021 2:54 pm
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: Etching SPP with ferric chloride
Replies: 22
Views: 1438

Re: Etching SPP with ferric chloride

Wear hearing protection.
by v-child
Thu Dec 16, 2021 11:50 am
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: Etching SPP with ferric chloride
Replies: 22
Views: 1438

Re: Etching SPP with ferric chloride

Sure enough. I used the "5.40 lb. Medium Ceramic Abrasive Polishing Tumbler Media" on the marbles. That may be overkill on your SPP and coarse sand might not be so aggressive. They sell walnut shell also, but I've never had much luck with that.
by v-child
Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:01 am
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: Etching SPP with ferric chloride
Replies: 22
Views: 1438

Re: Etching SPP with ferric chloride

I "etch" my 10mm glass marbles in a Harbor Freight vibratory tumbler.
by v-child
Wed Dec 15, 2021 7:37 am
Forum: Resources and Reviews
Topic: Alcoengine vs potstill
Replies: 18
Views: 2546

Re: Alcoengine vs potstill

This corn came out at 17% using yellow label, unbelievable I know but that's where it's at any suggestions will be helpful Sarge It's not unusual to get a conversion of 16-17% using Angel yeast yellow label and sweet rice, so It's likely that you could achieve the same with corn. Nuruk (Korean vers...
by v-child
Thu Nov 11, 2021 7:16 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: brandy turned black
Replies: 14
Views: 1543

Re: brandy turned black

bluc wrote: Wed Nov 10, 2021 5:21 pm Are you using town/ tank water if so use bottled/ ro/spring water
He very clearly said he did not dilute.
by v-child
Thu Aug 26, 2021 11:02 am
Forum: Other Hobbies and Projects
Topic: Mosquito traps
Replies: 10
Views: 1340

Re: Mosquito traps

There's a couple of homemade mosquito traps on youtube using 5 gallon buckets, a small fan and a lamp. Kind of a hillbilly clone of some commercial traps.
by v-child
Thu Aug 26, 2021 10:58 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: New to column build
Replies: 18
Views: 1032

Re: New to column build

Most people using a reflux column have a vent (without pressure relief) to the atmosphere. This allows us to dial the cooling water down or up depending... I think most of us aim for a hot but slow trickle from the reflux coil return line to get a good reflux action. If you have vapors coming out of...
by v-child
Fri May 14, 2021 6:16 am
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Restarting stuck ferment
Replies: 19
Views: 2811

Re: Restarting stuck ferment

Is the cost of 6kg and a bit of cheap yeast worth all the trouble and time? Run it as is, learn the lessons and try again.
by v-child
Sun May 09, 2021 8:49 am
Forum: Other Hobbies and Projects
Topic: who likes to shoot?
Replies: 124
Views: 13258

Re: who likes to shoot?

[/quote] Tree rats are fun with an air rifle, but sometimes I like to pop them with my suppressed 22/45 and subsonic rounds. In the back yard, in very limited for field of fire. Even with a bb gun. [/quote] Exactly the same setup I have. It's quieter than any of the airguns, I also have a suppressed...
by v-child
Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:25 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Enzyme Shelf Life
Replies: 20
Views: 2751

Re: Enzyme Shelf Life

All my enzymes are kept in fridge alongside the yeasts. Never had an issue with conversions.
by v-child
Sun Apr 25, 2021 9:18 am
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Toast damp / new wood
Replies: 15
Views: 1133

Re: Toast damp / new wood

Wood can be dried naturally or kiln dried, I suppose oven drying is about the same, unless you believe there is some nuance missing in one or the other.
by v-child
Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:50 am
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Toast damp / new wood
Replies: 15
Views: 1133

Re: Toast damp / new wood

I toast my oak sticks (1"x1"x4") in an oven at 380F for 2 hours. I'll say that between the toast and the char, the wood is pretty much dry.
by v-child
Sun Apr 25, 2021 4:49 am
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: Modification Design Help
Replies: 7
Views: 760

Re: Modification Design Help

Most folks here will tell you to run your stripping runs pretty fast after collecting the fores and heads. After you reach into the tails, keep the better parts to blend back in before your spirit run. The chinese still works OK after you get rid of the silicone seals.
by v-child
Sat Apr 24, 2021 11:01 am
Forum: Column Builds
Topic: Modification Design Help
Replies: 7
Views: 760

Re: Modification Design Help

Have you used this still yet? What are you trying to improve on? I have this exact still, (before I started building my own) and it works pretty good right out of the gate.
by v-child
Sun Apr 18, 2021 11:37 am
Forum: Rum
Topic: Heads and tails in rum...
Replies: 11
Views: 1280

Re: Heads and tails in rum...

In the pot still (spirit run), after the fores and heads are done, I'll open the pot and dump about a gallon of molasses in the pot to finish the run. I'll get a noticeable but subtle molasses smell and flavor in the rum. I do not keep any of the heads and discard most of the tails. What charge siz...
by v-child
Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:51 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Hello people
Replies: 3
Views: 255

Re: Hello people

Some of the newer guys will offer gems also. Lot of info here.
by v-child
Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:48 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Hello from the Western U.S.
Replies: 8
Views: 443

Re: Hello from the Western U.S.

Yes I am. Most don't figure out the connection to Hendrix. Some of the older blues guys are great, but nobody better than Jimi. SRV is high on my list also.
by v-child
Sun Apr 18, 2021 7:35 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Hello people
Replies: 3
Views: 255

Re: Hello people

Welcome aboard! Lot of knowledgeable folks live here.
by v-child
Sun Apr 18, 2021 7:33 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Hello from the Western U.S.
Replies: 8
Views: 443

Re: Hello from the Western U.S.

Sorry nobody has greeted you into the family yet. Hope you enjoy the hobby and information that some of the most knowledgeable home distillers in the world can provide. Just be careful with regards to safety and info sharing.