Amazon says they are worth over $100 US.corene1 wrote:I use a VeeGee BTX-1. On the rum washes it works great On all grain mashes I have to make sure I only use the cleared liquid from the top of the mash .nerdybrewer wrote:Corene, what refractometer are you using?corene1 wrote:I am a rum newbie but after reading your post I found no mention of Molasses in the recipe only sugar. Maybe I just missed it . In my 30 gallon ferments I use 2 gallons of molasses and add dark brown sugar to bring the brix up to 17. Love my new refractometer makes thing so simple. Depending on the molasses it typically takes about 30 pounds of added sugar. I will strip 20 gallons of this wash and stop collecting at10% . I will recharge the boiler with the low wines and add the last 10 gallons to it as well then do a spirit run using a single plate and 6 inches of copper packing . I will make my setup to come off the condenser at 160 proof . from there I can cut it in multiple way as well as make some spiced rum .
I've tried a couple but find it hard to get good readings so far, it's either my dirty wash is just too messy or the equipment I've bought is not up to the task.
Have to think about that one.
Unless you know of a better place to get one?
