Hello from Endless Cornfield IL

[Artofwar8719]

Hello everyone,

I have put this hobby off for nearly a year now but now im taking my first few baby steps. Looking to learn alot from you ol timers

See you around all

[Bushman]

Welcome to HD, we have some required reading that answers most questions but if you can't find it feel free to ask as we have a world of wealth through the members on this forum.
You can find the required reading in my signature page below along with a link to some helpful hints in organizing info found on the forum.

[Artofwar8719]

Much appreciated.
I seem to have an issue with finding any information regarding the ferm look/taste/signs of (?) infection etc. I wish i was rich like most folks and could afford all the measurement tools for my first run

[Tater Patch Kid]

Welcome from the c- field, the grain smell lingers on the mind.
The garage and all the sheds still had the farming smell when
I was there last. Start with corn u should find enough locally .

[Nokum Stiff]

Welcome to the forums!

It's been said already but it can't be stressed enough, do read the required threads. If you're wanting some of the best information from those who have been there, done that...you'll find it there. I'm a newstiller and have made a couple runs but I still go back and read more.

Welcome again! Enjoy and be safe!

---Stiff

[Artofwar8719]

Ty Im 2miles from one of the largest ethanol plants. I could get tons of grain if I knew what I was doing with it. Ill find a basic cracked corn recipe on here I believe. Found a very interesting corn flake recipe lol

[DSM Loki]

Welcome from a Michigander. Definitely read all of the new and novice distiller stuff. Cranky has a most excellent thread about spoon feeding that has all sorts of information laid out to learn.

Once you have a firm grasp on everything that goes on from fermentation through the entire process of distilling, and know all of the hazards and how to treat them, I recommend starting out with Uncle Jesse's simple sour mash until you get comfortable being able to make a consistent product.

[The Baker]

Ty Im 2miles from one of the largest ethanol plants. I could get tons of grain if I knew what I was doing with it. Ill find a basic cracked corn recipe on here I believe. Found a very interesting corn flake recipe lol

When I was fourteen or so I lived and worked on my cousin's wheat farm.
They did not have a lot of money so lived off the farm as much as they could.
Used to put a three bushell (180 pound) bag of wheat through a grister (machine that cracked the wheat) and we had wheaten porridge for breakfast. Just as good as oatmeal.
And the poultry had cracked wheat too.
Long ago.
Geoff

[bilgriss]

I used to live in the endless cornfield IL as well. Long ago.

You'll find some corn recipes in the tried and true section that won't let you down. Make sure you read all the information in the new distillers' sections. Find Cranky's spoonfeeding thread and go through it several times, and a couple more, before committing any action.

Welcome!

[madspeed]

Welcome aboard!