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- Thu Mar 26, 2015 5:16 am
- Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
- Topic: First batch from the new supplier....Liquid Brown Sugar?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 341
Re: First batch from the new supplier....Liquid Brown Sugar?
As long as it doesn't have any preservatives that would hinder fermentation, give it a try.
- Sat Mar 14, 2015 5:37 am
- Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
- Topic: An issue of safety...
- Replies: 74
- Views: 8627
Re: An issue of safety...
I believe many of these questions would be pushed to the state level. The Feds say very little about the first 200 gallons of beer or wine. Besides, for all the things that are regulated, it is still surprising to see what isn't. Chemicals in plastic food containers are only regulated AFTER problems...
- Wed Mar 11, 2015 1:32 pm
- Forum: Novice Forum Graveyard
- Topic: Interested in speaking to people on the Art of Distilling
- Replies: 163
- Views: 13458
Re: Interested in speaking to people on the Art of Distillin
Y' know - the more I think on it, the more the real art is in the ferment - and perhaps ageing. I pretty much figured out how to "Distill" within the first run. Took another 2 or so to dial it in. The ferment however - now that is something else. There is so much to screw up. Even if the recipe is ...
- Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:53 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Has one seen this
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1344
Re: Has one seen this
Do you suffer from anxiety or depression? After just a few appointments, we should get to the root cause of your hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD). Seriously though, I think the Oxy clean is up to some wonky magic. Won't be using that stuff again will ya? If you or someone you love...
- Sat Jan 03, 2015 4:28 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: woodshed
- Replies: 213
- Views: 6479
Re: woodshed
Woodshed,
Here's to a speedy recovery. Take care of yourself and don't be too stubborn to let Holly take care of you.
Best wishes.
Here's to a speedy recovery. Take care of yourself and don't be too stubborn to let Holly take care of you.

Best wishes.
- Mon Dec 29, 2014 1:09 pm
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Sanitizers
- Replies: 47
- Views: 1905
Re: Sanitizers
Dang. So much for my Nirvana tribute blend.MitchyBourbon wrote:Bleach is not known to be a good yeast nutrient nor is it a considered a good liquor essence.

- Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:35 pm
- Forum: My First .....
- Topic: My first Rice Vodka attempt
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1862
Re: My first Rice Vodka attempt
I turned my upright freezer into a fridge with a temp controller. I think I will use that to cold crash for a few days then syphon off the top. unless you think it would be more beneficial to strain? Racking (siphoning) is a far better method than straining... You can never strain yeast out of a wa...
- Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:31 pm
- Forum: My First .....
- Topic: My first Rice Vodka attempt
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1862
Re: My first Rice Vodka attempt
I tried something similar last summer with all rice and liquid enzymes. I used a 50lb bag and cooked the rice in the oven. I had to steam it it in 4 batches. I got good conversion and smooth vodka but man oh man was it a bitch to strain out the remaining rice fibers. The enzymes just shredded the r...
- Sat Dec 27, 2014 11:15 am
- Forum: My First .....
- Topic: My first Rice Vodka attempt
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1862
Re: My first Rice Vodka attempt
I tried something similar last summer with all rice and liquid enzymes. I used a 50lb bag and cooked the rice in the oven. I had to steam it it in 4 batches. I got good conversion and smooth vodka but man oh man was it a bitch to strain out the remaining rice fibers. The enzymes just shredded the ri...
- Fri Dec 26, 2014 3:43 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: How Much Likker Did Ya Give Out This Holiday Season?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 942
Re: How Much Likker Did Ya Give Out This Holiday Season?
I give some away but only to close family.
- Tue Dec 23, 2014 11:48 pm
- Forum: Tried and True Recipes
- Topic: Booner's Casual All Corn
- Replies: 531
- Views: 83732
Re: Booner's Casual All Corn
Just want to say thanks again to Woodshed for turning us on to this recipe. I've been sipping my first batch tonight and put up a few bottles as gifts to close family. It aged very nicely on toasted apple wood. Thanks again and merry Christmas.
- Fri Dec 19, 2014 6:40 am
- Forum: Research and Theory
- Topic: fluidized
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1266
Re: fluidized
It's basically the process of forcing a fluid (liquid or gas) through a solid material that is granular, like sand or grain, with enough force and turbulence that the solid material starts to behave like fluid. The constant mixing ensures an even temperature throughout the material. A simple example...
- Fri Dec 19, 2014 6:18 am
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Don't tell, don't sell, don't Kickstarter?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1645
Re: Don't tell, don't sell, don't Kickstarter?
He'd better set up another kickstarter for attorney fees. Real identity, with a picture, and admits to violating federal and probably state laws too? How does he think he's going to get a distillery licensed after that? I think this guy is beyond our help.
- Thu Dec 11, 2014 3:46 pm
- Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
- Topic: Legalizing Hobby Distilling in the US
- Replies: 544
- Views: 47076
Re: Legalizing Hobby Distilling in the US
That's surprising about the stores. All the brew shops in my area may not talk a lot about it but they keep distillation supplies on their shelves.
- Thu Dec 11, 2014 5:36 am
- Forum: Legalization of Home Distilling
- Topic: Legalizing Hobby Distilling in the US
- Replies: 544
- Views: 47076
Re: Legalizing Hobby Distilling in the US
One place the HDA should look for support is through home brewers and their suppliers. Most here started as home brewers and for every one of us there are probably 100 more who would love to try taking it to the next level. Also, your local HBS could only stand to gain if they could sell more distil...
- Wed Dec 10, 2014 10:27 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: An apology to all members
- Replies: 193
- Views: 5186
Re: An apology to all members
Amazing what a few cinnamon sticks can do to cover up shitty booze.woodshed wrote:That's not true. Depends on the product and lately even those lines are being blurred. Propylene Glycol in Americas new favorite shot? Which is labeled as a whiskey. Whiskey? Not by the way the regs read.
- Fri Dec 05, 2014 12:09 pm
- Forum: Research and Theory
- Topic: Over the Counter "White Dog"
- Replies: 120
- Views: 11516
Re: Over the Counter "White Dog"
I've only tried one over the counter White Dog, all grain, and I wasn't impressed. I was touring a nearby distillery and called the guy out on the heads he left in the drink. He mumbled something about premium priced grains and profitability. I've had good luck with both sugar heads and all grain. I...
- Sat Nov 29, 2014 11:05 am
- Forum: Resources and Reviews
- Topic: Sugar price check
- Replies: 61
- Views: 8195
Re: Sugar price check
If he's coming in at right under 10k, regularly, they might file a Suspicious Activity Report.
- Wed Nov 26, 2014 7:46 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
- Replies: 25
- Views: 503
Re: Happy Thanksgiving
Tomorrow I'll cook a traditional stuffed turkey with gravy and mashed potatoes. I made fresh cranberry sauce and of course and a little snake oil for whatever ails folks. 
I don't go for experimental cooking on thanksgiving. There are 364 other days in the year to mess around in the kitchen.

I don't go for experimental cooking on thanksgiving. There are 364 other days in the year to mess around in the kitchen.
- Wed Nov 26, 2014 6:28 am
- Forum: Resources and Reviews
- Topic: Whole corn prices
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2331
Re: Whole corn prices
I saw some cheap deer corn at Wally World and stopped to check the ingredients. It had .001% of a couple 20 syllable compounds and a notice not to feed to livestock. I decided that was a line I wouldn't cross. If they aren't sure it's safe for our animals then I'm better off just spending a couple m...
- Tue Nov 25, 2014 6:16 am
- Forum: Flavoring and Aging
- Topic: My 1st Outrageous Success!!!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1090
Re: My 1st Outrageous Success!!!
What a difference aging makes. Now if I could only keep out of my stash that long. 3 months is the most I've ever made it.
- Sat Nov 15, 2014 1:13 pm
- Forum: Distilling News
- Topic: "Ocean" organic vodka
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2164
Re: "Ocean" organic vodka
Deep ocean mineral water...how do you desalinate water and retain the minerals? Or is it salty vodka? 
Sounds like overpriced sugar shine to me.

Sounds like overpriced sugar shine to me.
- Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:15 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Lees from Booner's to start UJSSM
- Replies: 4
- Views: 435
Re: Lees from Booner's to start UJSSM
To add to acfixer's comment, it might would work better than regular cracked corn since its fibers were torn up by the enzymes used for conversion. I'm just about to give it a try myself.
- Fri Nov 14, 2014 12:43 am
- Forum: Column Builds
- Topic: Hillbillys got nothin' on Mr. Coffey
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1224
Re: Hillbillys got nothin' on Mr. Coffey
I might need to run a few batches to really get the hang of how it works. Guess I'd better bring some extra bottles. 

- Mon Oct 20, 2014 12:24 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
- Topic: Home-made whiskey?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 390
Re: Home-made whiskey?
I take issue with that! My Snake Oil is hand crafted and aged on apple wood for as long as I can stand to wait.Chen_Stormstout wrote:MODERN-DAY SNAKE OIL 07.28.14

Re: Cachaca
I am thinking of making my husband a special surprise batch of cachaca for his upcoming birthday. Im lucky that living in South Florida I have access to a ton of fresh pressed juice from our sugar cane mills. You are very lucky to have a source of fresh pressed cane juice. I suggest experimenting w...
- Mon Oct 20, 2014 6:00 am
- Forum: Yeasts, Enzymes, Fungi, Nutrients
- Topic: cooler weather yeast selection
- Replies: 8
- Views: 973
Re: cooler weather yeast selection
If you are going to be fermenting in cooler weather you might want to research lagering on some homebrew sites. The yeast strains work better at colder temps but the process is slow. But if you can be patient the payoff is a smoother ferment and less heads to remove.
- Mon Oct 20, 2014 5:52 am
- Forum: Novice Distillers
- Topic: Want to make a mash tun
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1171
Re: Want to make a mash tun
I use a 35 gal hdpe barrel covered in Reflectix insulation. I can maintain a temp for hours and mash a whole bag of grain at once. I just mash and then ferment on the grain. Drain can be whatever is safe and works for you.
- Sat Oct 18, 2014 9:36 pm
- Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
- Topic: What are you all using for fermenters.
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3175
Re: What are you all using for fermenters.
I use a couple 35 gal hdpe drums I covered with reflectix insulation . I ONLY mash and ferment in them. I was worried about heat loss but I find I can hold near constant a temperature for hours in one of those things. One less thing to worry about when doing all grain.
- Fri Oct 17, 2014 11:09 am
- Forum: ** Welcome Center **
- Topic: New around here.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 331
Re: New around here.
Ok, I did a forum search in regards to glass issues and couldn't find very much information other than glass is subject to possible breakage from rapid temperature change and that mason jars are not good for thumpers. What is red flag about lab glass? I have worked in the labware manufacturing indu...