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Very good read Otis. So your mash method is a step up correct?
Have you done any recent runs with all Rye?

Howdy ya'll. I'm trying to figure out how to deal with a 100% Rye whiskey mash and strip. From what I've read so far a huge problem is scorching the mash during the strip run. Another issue is how thick the mash is during the cook. My favorite Rye at the moment is Alberta Premium cask strength. I fo...

Oh, gotcha. Makes sense.

So here's a question for ya'll. Why not squeeze the grain after starting the ferment? When I made wine from fruits, after the yeast is pitched, all the fruit floats to the top in a day or so. To me that seems like the perfect time to scoop and squeeze.

20220906_183855.jpg Managed to find a barrel heating belt to! Shouldn't have any issues keeping the mash at temp. Even in the winter! I'd recommend you put the belt around the lower end of the barrel. If you use the belt at the top, the wash will be cold on the bottom. That's the plan! I built a in...

Not sure where you read this but 20:1 (60”) to bottom of tee is what i’d shoot for. Edit: Sorry Sporacle. I kinda barged in. Been a few drinks tonight. Cheers Onion. Keep reading Brotha. You’ll get there. Take your time with your construction [/quote] I don't have room for a 60" tall column. I ...

Deplorable wrote: ↑Wed Sep 07, 2022 6:20 pm that SS drum is the cat's ass man. I'm a little envious TBT. I'd love to have a 30 gallon SS drum for a mash tun/fermenter.

Just drive up to Alberta. I know where there's a bunch.

Managed to find a barrel heating belt to! Shouldn't have any issues keeping the mash at temp. Even in the winter!

Hey Wobbegong. I used a hole saw to cut the holes into the keg. I'm still waiting to get the fittings welded on. My buddy who has the TIG machine hasn't bought a new tank of argon yet unfortunately. I just picked up my fermentation tank/ mash tun yesterday. A 55gallon stainless steel drum. Gotta cut...

Started on the build today. Hopefully get the fittings welded on next week. I have all the copper for the column and the condenser. Will be buying a Propane torch on Sunday and then I will start to solder it together.

TwoSheds wrote: ↑Tue Feb 22, 2022 9:03 am Do you know how it compares to Drambui? You might be able to find a recipe for that which would get you started. Sounds like great stuff!

I haven't had Drambui in a long time. I will try it and compare. I dont know why Glennfiddich stopped making it. Bottles of it are going for 400USD now.

Glennfiddich used to make a wonderful liqueur. I would really like to find a way to make a close copy somehow.

Thank you. I think I will char it whole and use straight away for bourbon. It'll be a little bit before I can fill it. I've just started the first batch of several that will be required. I intend to use some backset for the remaining batches. With this smaller barrel is there such at thing at too l...

Howdy everyone. Doing my best to absorb as much information as possible but it's a lot. I going to build a 3" ccvm SS column with copper packing to a 2" shotgun condenser with 3/8 tubes( I think 7 tubes). A SS 50L keg will be my boiler and I will heat it with a Propane burner. Mostly goin...

and the column will be 36" stainless with come kind of copper scrubber in it. is your column going to be 36 inches total to height to take off point for a 3 inch CCVM? 36" to the bottom of the Tee. I don't have the measurements but I'd assume it would be close to 40" at the takeoff. ...

Much appreciated guys! So the keg will have 2 openings. A 2"(which it comes with) and I'm putting a 4" as well. The 4" will be a fill/drain and will have a see through cap(so I can watch for excess foaming). It will be TIG welded on. I'm going to stick with the shotgun just because I ...

shadylane wrote: ↑Mon Feb 07, 2022 3:23 pm

WildonionAB wrote: ↑Mon Feb 07, 2022 3:16 pm

I'm struggling to find posts with people running a boiler using a gas heat source. What words should I be searching?

There's a section of the forum just for gas heat.
viewforum.php?f=86

Oh FFS. I didn't see that section. Lol oops

Kudos to you for starting with a keg boiler. There is no problem connecting a 3" riser/column to a 2" keg. If you do decide to have a ferrule welded on, you might consider going larger than 3" as it would allow you to get an arm inside and facilitates cleaning. The costs of a reducer...

I was thinking about the outlet from the shotgun providing the length away from the flames vs a really long Liebeg. I want to build the shotgun because I like how difficult it is to build. Here's something I built awhile back. It's halfway between a liebig and shotgun. https://homedistiller.org/for...

There is nothing wrong with running on Propane / gas.......it works just fine, I been using it for 10 years and am in no hurry to change. A lot of other long term distillers I know use gas as well. Do use a liebig to get your end product away from the flames......a nice long one. I was thinking abo...

Why 3"? To cut down on total time required for a spirit run. This will only be applicable when you are using the CCVM to make Nuetral . When used in Pot still mode ( which from the sound of things you will be mostly be using it for IE , making Rum and Whiskey ) 3” will not make a scrap of diff...

I recommend you re-evaluate your current choice of propane to heat your keg. Most find switching to electric, if doable, one of the best things they have done to simplify their operation. If you cannot go electric, ditch the shotgun idea and go for a big Liebig such as yummyrum's to keep your produ...

Your plan is sound for a flexible modular still. I'd add that you only need (4) 1/2" tubes in that shotgun shell. It'll knock down anything you can throw at it. I haven't found a calculator for the shotgun( haven't looked for one yet) The reason I was thinking 3/8 tubes vs 1/2" was that I...

Been reading for several weeks now. Rum, Bourbon/ single malts mostly but would like to make Gin/Vodka for making cocktails for the wife and her friends. But mostly Rum and whiskey. Quantity = couple gallon finished product per run. I'd like a bit of young spirit to slake our immediate thirst and th...

Howdy everyone. Doing my best to absorb as much information as possible but it's a lot. I going to build a 3" ccvm SS column with copper packing to a 2" shotgun condenser with 3/8 tubes( I think 7 tubes). A SS 50L keg will be my boiler and I will heat it with a Propane burner. Mostly going...

Just saying hi. I look forward to learning lots about this interesting hobby.