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by JPolsgrove
Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Failing Iodine test
Replies: 16
Views: 1345

Re: Failing Iodine test

so I literally have the batch that i'm describing in this post, in the pot right now as I am typing this. SO, If I let the gelatinized corn get BELOW 150, i can try putting in the LD Carlson powder that I have now? i will get the Sebstar for future batches, but if I can save this current batch...i w...
by JPolsgrove
Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:15 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Failing Iodine test
Replies: 16
Views: 1345

Re: Failing Iodine test

thank you for the quick response. I got my water (15 gallons) to PH 5.4, then heated to 190 degrees. added 18 pounds of corn maize, and then let it sit for 60 minutes, while applying occasional heat to maintain 190. I stirred about every 5 minutes. Took an iodine test (failed). added 1.5 tsp enzymes...
by JPolsgrove
Thu Sep 21, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Failing Iodine test
Replies: 16
Views: 1345

Failing Iodine test

Today is the 5th bourbon batch so far. It's the coolest thing I've done in a really long time, and I am having a blast. However, i have not solved the problem of not ending up with enough bourbon at the end of a run. I typically have 13-15 gallons of mash after fermentation (7-14 day period), and th...
by JPolsgrove
Tue May 09, 2023 10:16 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: New distiller in St. Louis
Replies: 6
Views: 304

New distiller in St. Louis

Y'all must get a kick out of ding dongs like me that show up, sign up and go straight to asking a question without reading the rules! Which I have NOW read . Apologies for wasting somebodies time with my first post! I'll get this figured out at some point! I appreciate your willingness to help a new...