Recommendation of Corn Wash

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brandydistiller
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Recommendation of Corn Wash

Post by brandydistiller »

Hey all, this is my first time posting on here.

I am rather experienced in making brandy wine and distilling, but as you could imagine I am looking for a "quicker" route. I have started reading the parent site and feel a little overwhelmed with all the different mash/washes.

Here is what I have already:

2 bags cracked corn
plenty of sugar
hydrometer and alchometer

What do I need to purchase and in what amounts. What is the correct process or order? Should I make my own malt or purchase something from grocery store?

Thanks in advance on helping me get started on my new adventure. I think as I get more oriented things will make sense
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Re: Recommendation of Corn Wash

Post by Dnderhead »

With what you got you could do "UJSSM" (http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=725)
the malt you need, comes from home brew shops, or you you can make your own, but that is a nother proses.
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Re: Recommendation of Corn Wash

Post by Hawke »

Cracked corn, sugar, water and yeast is all you need for the recipe mentioned.
If you are wanting to do a cooked mash, the homebrew shop should have a 'base malt'. Another option is to use the available enzymes (alpha and gluco-amylaze), which you can get from Mile-Hi.
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