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Beetle_B
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Location: SE Michigan, USA

Hello from SE Michigan, USA

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Happy Monday everyone. Thanks for the welcome.
The wash for my second ever batch of corn liquor is in its final hours, then on to distillation. I jumped into the process last year after viewing a basic video on FB. I am hoping for a bit better success with this batch over my first. While I found the final product to be quite tasty, I was disappointed to achieve a yield of only about 2.5 qts. My recipe for this batch was basically the same but I made a few slight changes this time, such as a bit more sugar, using distillers' yeast and practicing a bit more patience regarding critical temperatures throughout the process.
So far it looks promising. The wash has been MUCH more active than the first and although it has slowed considerably, today is the beginning of the 11th day of fermentation. I hope to be at the "Still" in the next day or so. I hope to be able to report good results soon.

Thanks to everyone in advance for advice I am sure I will be asking for along the way.
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sadie33
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Re: Hello from SE Michigan, USA

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Hello and welcome!! There are some really good recipes in the Tried and True! One of my favorite is the UJSSM. It's so easy and tasty. There is a lot of reading that will answer questions you didn't even know you had!! Have fun and enjoy the ride!!
Bradster68
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Re: Hello from SE Michigan, USA

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Welcome to the club 🍻.UJSSM is a big hit here.
Funny I haven't got around to it yet. But damit I will
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Just to many things to try once your hear.
Stay safe.
I drink so much now,on the back of my license it's a list of organs I need.
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