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B15F1847-A2E0-476B-96E2-4A672701F260.jpegThis may help . And hopefully not confuse you . Just an update for all. I ran the remaining 3 TPW or BBW through a spirit run util they were running about 20% ABV. I discarded the remaining foul water for each run. After all striping runs were collected I th...

Also will make sure that my product is diluted to at least 35% ABV before doing the spirit run

Hi ALL, the sugar wash (BWS) is still burping. Thought I would give a one gallon "sacrificial" stripping run a try as I have no hydrometer but my wash has a very strong alcohol taste yet still a bit of sweetness. So, I put the copper coil in the Mr. distiller unit and poured in a gallon of...

found this article and now I think things are even more clear to me: Stripping runs perform a few actions, depending on your gear. For pot stills and flavored spirits, they increase the ABV of your final spirit run, making it run much more efficiently and allowing for better cuts. So you strip multi...

Day 12 and still burping but more slowly, maybe every 5 to 6 seconds. Again, I have no hydrometer. The taste is very different now. It is much more sour and I do taste alcohol believe it or not. There is still some, not too much sweetness but more overpowered by a sour dry alcohol taste. My ph teste...

Day nine and Birdwatcher's sugar wash is still burping in the fermenting pail. Let see what tomorrow brings.

So glad I came across this thread. A lot of good things going on. That is just so heart warming. As I wait for my wash to ferment we are planting more tomatoes, lettuce and cabbage today. It is a beautiful day here we have already planted arugula, tomatoes, romaine, bok choy, collards, potatoes and ...

This may help . And hopefully not confuse you .3EAC0D92-3B66-40C9-B8B0-FD607DECD519.jpeg Actually, this makes things crystal clear and to the best of my knowledge with everything out there I have read this will be my best option with the air still so thanks for that. I have printed out a copy and a...

Thanks Geoff!

I will "try" to find some. Thanks! I think when I get ready to do my stripping runs and collecting them can I run my setup by you to be sure it is what you are recommending? Your electrician would probably have some discarded copper wire. If it has plastic covering you can strip that off....

Yummyrum wrote: ↑Sat Apr 04, 2020 3:17 pm This may help . And hopefully not confuse you .3EAC0D92-3B66-40C9-B8B0-FD607DECD519.jpeg

Thank you so kindly Yummyrum . It is a great visual for sure. I think it should help!!!

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Well I do appreciate that. So sorry, but I just want to get it right. No worries. I will figure the rest out some how, so please do not bother yourself further on my account.

Thanks so much for all your effort NZ Chris. It is so much appreciated.

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thanks Geoff. will let you know...

I will "try" to find some. Thanks! I think when I get ready to do my stripping runs and collecting them can I run my setup by you to be sure it is what you are recommending?

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I am so naive sometimes. LOL? I 'lol never tell...

Well, live and learn. good for wiping down surface...great to know as here in Panama very few are stock with rubbing alcohol and if they do have it you are limited to one per customer. now I have no clue if this is legal?? how do you get around that??

I think I am gonna try, as per NzChris, making the four runs, discarding around 30ml foreshot for each run, then take my alcohol meter and collect hearts until my run produces 40% ABV and discard the rest (tail or mostly tails) as I can't be bother to keep the tail for future use. will combine all 4...

Yes Yummyrum I did read both yours and NZChris references. Wow, it is starting to become a little daunting. I am starting to get that there are cases where some"flavor" is desirable for example in the case of whiskey. I however, really detest whiskey or bourbon or anything really beside vo...

so glad to hear back from you and thanks so much Saltbush. I will be patient then and let things happen as they will.

good night to all!!

Oops, thanks so much...

When you say "and then put them all back in the distiller for a final run" do you mean only the hearts collected???? That so much for your answers

So what is the best I can hope for using a pot still and just taking the middle 42 ounces from one gallon (128)? I mean will it be drinkable? Do I really need to collect them in so many jars or can I merely discard the 1st and last 42 ounces. Isn't that what it really boils down to in order to just ...

Now I am curious. I have been reading the post on air stiller, which is what I have. Apparently they do not produce a good tasting neutral spirit. I am not sure I want to invest in a pot/re flux still at his point but I am intrigued. For now, What are my options then if any for producing a better pr...

Oh, two more things to add: I put the airlock back on and I guess I did so tighter (I did no stirring) than before cause it is bubbly away. I get a burp every second or less. I guess I have learned my lesson ( thanks Saltbush, NZ Chris and the Baker) about how not to rely on the airlock. And, I note...

Good morning all, I woke up earlier this morning and the 1st thing I did before attempting to lift the lid off my pale was to remover the stopper that holds the air lock. Had to try this first as my husband was still asleep and has almost zero interest in this or in any spirits and removing the top ...

Thanks Geoff. Good to know an I know so little . I need all the help I can get. So grateful...