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by Mr Shine
Thu Feb 14, 2013 1:07 pm
Forum: Still Related Hardware
Topic: How to avoid stinking up the house
Replies: 5
Views: 812

Re: How to avoid stinking up the house

jimdo64 wrote:Why does your wash stink?
That's the question I was asking myself.

What do you have fermenting? (just curious)
by Mr Shine
Thu Feb 14, 2013 11:19 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Gasket material
Replies: 22
Views: 3579

Re: Gasket material

viewtopic.php?f=33&t=25514&p=6941263&hilit=eptfe#p6941263 viewtopic.php?f=2&t=24149&p=6929135&hilit=eptfe#p6929135 Cob, the links you posted aren't clickable and I can't otherwise find a way to get to them. Can you edit them or repost? S-C If you just add "http://homedi...
by Mr Shine
Thu Feb 14, 2013 9:13 am
Forum: Distilling News
Topic: Buffalo Trace is launching vodka distilled 159 times
Replies: 6
Views: 1482

Re: Buffalo Trace is launching vodka distilled 159 times

I cant imagine any noticable improvement after the fourth or fifth distill. There are however, many folks out there just waiting to depart with their money Very true. Only way I'd see anyone buying a bottle is for like they said in the article... a bar or restaurant wanting to place it on the top s...
by Mr Shine
Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:02 am
Forum: Flavoring and Aging
Topic: Blending
Replies: 8
Views: 942

Re: Blending

I was under the (possibly false) impression that they blend with neutral for any blended spirit.
by Mr Shine
Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:00 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: What is Our demographic?
Replies: 154
Views: 16369

Re: What is Our demographic?

31, white, male, NY born and raised (ashamed of being a Yankee though and am eagerly awaiting TX or some place else to secede :lol: ). I don't currently distill but have in the past :wink: and think anyone should have the right to do whatever the hell they want so long as what that is doesn't hurt, ...
by Mr Shine
Wed Feb 13, 2013 7:25 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: george washingtons recipie?
Replies: 16
Views: 3188

Re: george washingtons recipie?

I read this also bout GW .Been my thoughts he may have grown his own barley and was just buying extra. That makes the most sense, especially given that he built an "innovative threshing mill." He wouldn't have had a need for that if he was buying all the grains from other sources, right? ...
by Mr Shine
Wed Feb 13, 2013 3:07 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: george washingtons recipie?
Replies: 16
Views: 3188

Re: george washingtons recipie?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe "they" reconstructed this as the grain bill by going through orders for grain placed by his distillery. The recipe or grain bill weren't found or written down for posterity (from everything I've read). I know it's been said that it's possible to conve...
by Mr Shine
Wed Feb 13, 2013 2:28 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: dr. greanthumb's banana brandy
Replies: 76
Views: 60771

Re: dr. greanthumb's banana brandy

Oh...! The "OP" stated 1/2 a jar... Lol... what does half a jar constitute? :) :lol: I meant the OP, as it in the first post four pages back. He used 5 packs of EC-1118. It's been said that the amount of yeast you use doesn't really matter (within reason) when making ferments to be distil...
by Mr Shine
Wed Feb 13, 2013 2:11 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: dr. greanthumb's banana brandy
Replies: 76
Views: 60771

Re: dr. greanthumb's banana brandy

You got a particular "yeast" in mind that would work best? The recipe in the OP calls for 1118, which most around here use for fruit washes. I've also heard some talk about different Wyeast strains that help bring out banana esters. I'm no expert on this though. I'd probably use bakers ye...
by Mr Shine
Wed Feb 13, 2013 12:21 pm
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: dr. greanthumb's banana brandy
Replies: 76
Views: 60771

Re: dr. greanthumb's banana brandy

Mod Edit... Please don't ruin all those bananas by using turbo yeast. As for a banana wash, those 325 pounds have about 66 pounds of sugar in them (according to this chart: http://www.thefruitpages.com/contents.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow ...
by Mr Shine
Tue Feb 12, 2013 1:26 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Sweet Feed brands?
Replies: 8
Views: 11261

Re: Sweet Feed brands?

BillHoo wrote:The bag says 10 percent all grain (wonder what the rest is) ...
I'm pretty sure that 10% is the amount of protein in it.
by Mr Shine
Tue Feb 12, 2013 1:22 pm
Forum: History and Folklore
Topic: Movies based around moonshine
Replies: 14
Views: 3414

Re: Movies based around moonshine

I haven't seen this one yet (but just heard the Jim Croce song which is its theme song). The Last American Hero http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070287/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow It's about Junior Johnson. Not having seen it, I don't know how much ...
by Mr Shine
Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:56 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Malting corn, winter style
Replies: 53
Views: 8516

Re: Malting corn, winter style

It's a fast aggressive yeast that maxes out around 18%abv. It's what just about everyone uses for Uncle Jesse's Sour Thin Mash, or whatever you call it. OK. I was under the impression that 1118 doesn't really like the maltose created by an AG mash. With UJSSM, the corn in it isn't being converted a...
by Mr Shine
Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:30 pm
Forum: Mashing and Fermenting
Topic: Malting corn, winter style
Replies: 53
Views: 8516

Re: Malting corn, winter style

I'm no expert but you might want to think twice about using 1118 with your malted corn (if you were thinking of it at all... not sure of it). I hear 1118 and grains don't get on too good, or so I'm told. Hth (if necessary). :D Edit: it obviously goes without saying that I should be corrected and che...
by Mr Shine
Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:25 pm
Forum: History and Folklore
Topic: Movies based around moonshine
Replies: 14
Views: 3414

Re: Movies based around moonshine

One recent one that comes to mind is "Lawless," which is based on the book "The Wettest County in the World." Lawless: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1212450/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow The Wettest County in the World: http://en...
by Mr Shine
Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:17 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: permit applied for
Replies: 9
Views: 997

Re: permit applied for

I know some people that want to be prepared for when the shtf. But when that happens, the piece of paper the permit is printed on won't amount to anything. That's why they never applied for a permit... figured might as well try to stay off the radar. But to each his own. Good luck to the OP in learn...
by Mr Shine
Thu Feb 07, 2013 2:01 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Help! Sweet Feed Whiskey Attempt Done Wrong...
Replies: 7
Views: 684

Re: Help! Sweet Feed Whiskey Attempt Done Wrong...

I must be a straight up alcoholic because I had a cup of some of a friend's sweetfeed wash an hour ago and loved it. :oops:
by Mr Shine
Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:43 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: copper problem
Replies: 24
Views: 2462

Re: copper problem

Every scrap yard by me "processes" their copper pretty much as soon as it comes in. And by processing, I mean bending it and cutting it up on the spot. I asked the guy by me if he could hold onto some 3" or even give me a call and I'd make it worth his while, and he told me he couldn'...
by Mr Shine
Wed Feb 06, 2013 1:30 pm
Forum: Distilling News
Topic: Heres another Fool
Replies: 4
Views: 1112

Re: Heres another Fool

Makes you wonder if this is for real or a "sting" post. Then again, if the police wanted to run a sting operation, they'd probably ask for less than a car in return, right?
by Mr Shine
Wed Feb 06, 2013 6:10 am
Forum: Pot Distillation/Thumper and Design
Topic: I'll ask this one more time
Replies: 27
Views: 3847

Re: I'll ask this one more time

Wockman, if you're really interested in "starting from chapter one" and learning the art of stilling, then here's a good game plan. I'm by no means an expert, but if you follow this you'll be more than fine... even starting off with zero knowledge and learning from "chapter one."...
by Mr Shine
Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:42 am
Forum: Recipe Development
Topic: flaked Maze
Replies: 6
Views: 1544

Re: flaked Maze

So not other comments about Flaked maze?? The flaked maize is fine. I'm more interested in the malt you used. Do you know the DP of it? Looks like there's not enough DP in your one pound of malt to convert itself and 10 pounds of maize. That's the reason your SG wasn't what you thought it would be....
by Mr Shine
Sat Feb 02, 2013 6:53 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: THE SPORTS PAGE
Replies: 17
Views: 1547

Re: THE SPORTS PAGE

Picked Niners in the beginning of the year (against the Broncos), so go Niners! I'll add that I thought Alex Smith would be their QB and was hating on Harbaugh for benching Smith for Cap, so it's obvious I know nothing... But hey, even a stopped clock is right twice a day, right? Oh and BTW, I'm a d...
by Mr Shine
Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:34 am
Forum: Distilling News
Topic: Local News
Replies: 10
Views: 1575

Re: Local News

Wow! I really hate that Moonshiners show. Can we start a petition to get that show off the air? It's really hurting the cause. ...because the bottom of the mason jar had been eaten away by the moonshine. Shenanigans!!! If you believe that moonshine ate through a glass jar, I have a bridge to sell yo...
by Mr Shine
Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:11 pm
Forum: Fruits & Vegetables
Topic: Making a simple Brandy
Replies: 9
Views: 8805

Re: Making a simple Brandy

Yeah I think ill try something similar to this. Peach sounds amazing. Just looked up how much a bushel of peaches is..haha 50lb? Anyone know how many lbs of peaches I should use for a 5gal pot. And how much Sugar per lb? Also Should I use an airlock during fermentation. I feel like ive read so many...
by Mr Shine
Thu Jan 31, 2013 12:32 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Cost of Heating
Replies: 14
Views: 919

Re: Cost of Heating

My electricity rate is around 3.3 center per kWh, so electric is insanely cheap for me, especially compared to propane. Might be an idea to look into that if heating costs are too high.

Good luck. :D
by Mr Shine
Wed Jan 30, 2013 1:03 pm
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Kind of New, Few Questions
Replies: 27
Views: 2436

Re: Kind of New, Few Questions

Can you help me with my recipe? Here is one I'm thinking might work: 12.5lbs white sugar 4.07 gallons of distilled water 5 apples, sliced and seeded (would this even be necessary? Google says it's only 23g of sugar per apple, so it's not much at all) 1oz Active Dry Yeast Using a sugar wash like thi...
by Mr Shine
Mon Jan 28, 2013 6:21 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Salivary Amylase--corn whiskey
Replies: 6
Views: 1457

Re: Salivary Amylase--corn whiskey

Funny stuff! :lol:

I wouldn't shy away from trying something like this that was distilled. But beer, no way!
by Mr Shine
Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:34 pm
Forum: Distilling News
Topic: Father, son arrested after moonshine still discovered
Replies: 26
Views: 5113

Re: Father, son arrested after moonshine still discovered

Thanks tallen702, for the explanation. I don't even own a still, :wink: but a buddy of mine is kind of worried about this type situation. He told his girlfriend about his shine making and she turned around and told a co-worker (and on it goes). Always a good idea to follow the "don't tell"...
by Mr Shine
Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:24 am
Forum: Distilling News
Topic: Father, son arrested after moonshine still discovered
Replies: 26
Views: 5113

Re: Father, son arrested after moonshine still discovered

Seems like every one of these moonshine "busts" involves "having a firearm in the commission of a felony." Does that mean if one were to get "busted" for having a still, they'll automatically get this bogus "having a firearm in the commission of a felony" char...
by Mr Shine
Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:08 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: Whiskey stones during run?!
Replies: 7
Views: 1781

Re: Whiskey stones during run?!

Also, the gift that I got was a pack of 9 of these (size of dice)...is that enough to make a difference or are more / less needed? I don't know if I would trust them/use them in a still, safety wise. What are they made of? BTW, for anyone that might not be aware of what these whiskey stones are, he...