Cornflakes whiskey

[Odin]

Normally I put in one or two of those big freezing elements that keep your fridge cool when power is down. It will clear in one to two days.

Odin.

[DaveZ]

After a quick trial with a sugar wash to see if I could run my reflux still without the packing, I've decided I'll try this recipe out. I have two fermenters set up last night, bubbling away, and will probably put a third one on today. 3 seems to give me the right amount of low wines for a good spirit run.

One question, do you stir your washes at all through the fermenting process? there is a fair amount of sediment sitting on the bottom of the fermenters.

Also, it's probably here earlier in the thread, I'll have a read back soon, but do you leave the lees in the fermenter for the second gen?

Cheers,
Dave.

[Odin]

I don't disturb the ferment. I take out the thrub and start a new gen with backset from gen I and new flakes.

Odin.

[DaveZ]

Thanks mate, sounds good to me.

[Devonhomebrew]

the only backset i have is scotch backset but i really want to put it in because ive had some good results with scotch backset in another batch of scotch mashed with hot backset man the wort came from the mashtun sour as hell. so could i use it???

[Odin]

Sure, no problem!

It will sour (PH) the wash, introduce more taste (different taste, so more complexity) and add nutrients.

Odin.

[reckless kelly]

Odin,
I pulled around 5 oz out of hearts during a double batch stripping run nd cut it to 90 proof.
That was some really good sippin , so I gave 1/2 a flask to a buddy of mine and got a really good compliment.
Can only imagine what its like after a few gens and a little oakin plus some age.
I have already started the second generation wash which is bubbling away as I type.
Thanks man, this is a keeper.

[Odin]

Good to hear that Kelly!

What will you be ageing it with? What kinda wood?

Odin.

[Gaztops]

At the moment I have another Rad's All Bran on the go.
my wife loves Kelloggs Cornflakes, not anymore they are going into my wash this very afternoon.
Thanks for the recipe,I appreciate it .

[reckless kelly]

Odin,
Was planning on using oak chips.
I did the spirit run last night, and its pretty good, although the flavor of the stripping run hearts was really really good.
I might just run it once from here on out.

[Devonhomebrew]

Is this nice white or would you recommend adding some sort of oak like medium chips maybe like 3 or 4 and then aging for 2 months? I learnt the hard way that if you put too many chips in the spirit per qaurt it ages really dark which i dont mind but i also like a lightly coloured whiskey

[Gaztops]

Odin's Cornflake whiskey is going well, like Odin corn isn't available here in decent quality, if at all.

[Od1tspyd3r]

So, I'm on the 4th ... Um 5th corn flakes wash, and I'm positive it my fav at least over the all bran. It gets good proof numbers and from a small pot (2.5 gal ) run I'm getting a good liter of mixed cuts @ 90. So a big thanks to all.

Btw got a hold of some medium dark French oaking chips from a local brew shop and let some 85 sit for about 2 weeks. Damn it's good.

5h1n30n and remember safety+science= shine

[Devonhomebrew]

how corny does this recipe taste?

[Od1tspyd3r]

I don't think it over the top, but sure does come out smooth.
Recap.
8 lbs sugar
4 cups crushed (by hand) flakes I prefer Kellogg over store brand clears better and ferments quicker
8 table spoons fleich and ADY
5 gals h2o

At a 2 ta 1 sugar to water heat water and dissolve/ invert sugar
In 2 qts hot water dump crushed flakes helps em dissolve b4 mixing it all let stand about 10 mins
In 5 gal ferment bucket 2 gals cold water
Then corm flake mush
After sugar and water have ""cleared"" on the heat and almost boil
Dump that in bucket and top off
Let cool to 100
Pitch ADY and whisk throughtly till all yeasties are dissolved.
Cap and airlock
Shaazzam 7 days and ready to go.

Figured I would share my tiny bit of experience since I have gained so much knowledge from here.

5h1n30n. S+S=S

[Odin]

Glad to see you guys having success with this recipe as well!



Odin.

[Devonhomebrew]

its not as corny as i was hoping...

[Odin]

Maybe add more corn flakes?

Odin.

[Devonhomebrew]

I will add 1kg next time instead of 500g i read that in ujssm it uses like 3kg of corn why is it because corn has less corn flavour than cornflakes?

[Dnderhead]

I believe "corn flakes" are made from malted corn.and even toasted.

[Odin]

Didn't know that dunder. Wow, thanks for the info. Malted and toasted should add to the taste equasion in a good way.

Odin.

[Dnderhead]

"Corn Flakes Were Invented as Part of an Anti-Masturbation Crusade"
HA HA,,,
found that the corn is not malted but it does contain "barley malt flavoring",then toasted.
so maybe some DME or LME added to your recipe? maybe even toast the corn?

[jholmz]

well there goes my plans for two fingers on ice and a porno

jk got a batch clearing now should run it this weekend

[Odin]

Porno? Homs? Jay Holms even? Wow, we are talking porn legends here!

Anyway ... any updates on how your cornflakes whiskey is progressing?

Love to learn if this recipe is to your likin'.

Odin.

[jholmz]

i havnt ran mine yet going to run it eigther tommorrow or saturday. as for the ferment my SG was a little high started at 1.090 finished at 1.000 in 7 days. i let it settle for 2 days then racked into a different fermenter to clear further been there for 3 days and its cleared off nicely. ill post after running to let you know.

[Dnderhead]

iv Always found corn rather bland,must be the cereal was also ,that's the reason for the malt.

[Devonhomebrew]

The angels had a 72 hours drinking session and actually that has brought out some corn flavour nice recipe odin i will try 1kg of cornflakes net time with 5l of backset

[Odin]

Glad you like it Devon!

Odin.

[Devonhomebrew]

I got 2L of 50% spirit is it best aged or just to drink white?

[Odin]

Difficult question. I remember drinking some white and enjoying the corn (flakes) flavour. But on some JD wood oaking chips ... should be better still.

Odin.