Corn flake mash.
.........Column Ambient
Time Temp Temp Notes
1115 69.8F 62.0F 2.5 gallon corn flake mash in four gallon boiler with Boka reflux still with copper scrubby packing.
1125 74.1F 62.0F Sounds of boiling started
1130 78.2F 62.0F
1145 170.0F 64.0F WOW temp in column suddenly jumped. First drops of distillate started. Solid rolling boil heard.
1155 172.2F 64.0F Hydrometer in Parrot starting to rise. Using Proof/Trolle Scale Hydrometer.
1158 172.2F 64.0F First product to leave Parrot's beak, Hydrometer reading 105 Proof.
1207 173.8F 64.0F Minor leak in take off needle valve - WHOOPS it ignited!! Quickly got that under control and leak fixed with teflon tape. No damage done.
ETOH take off holding steady at 105 Proof
1210 174.4F 64.0F Just under 200ml collected so fare, proof steady at 105
1215 175.5F 64.0F Steady quick drops to small squirts, proof steady at 105
1220 175.4F 65.0F Proof dropped to 90, 300ml collected in Jar #1, switching to jar #2
1227 177.4F 65.0F Proof dropped to 70, 100ml collected in Jar #2.
1235 187.3F 65.0F Proof dropped again to 60, 200ml collected so far in Jar #2
Stopped run - too soon? I don't know. Of note this experiment is being conducted at just over 5,000 feet in elevation. That will have an effect on boiling point. Dropping it to just around 202-204F.
Ideas, suggestions, advice and wisdom openly welcomed. This is my first run so be gentle!
Just starting second run with "low wines" 10% ETOH starting. Will post more when this run is done. THANKS