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Backset - never keep enough of it
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 12:07 pm
by raven_r_one
Hi all -
Is it TERRIBLE not to use backset when doing spirit runs?
How much am I leaving on the table by just charging with water and several stripping runs?
Re: Backset - never keep enough of it
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 12:26 pm
by ga flatwoods
No it is not TERRIBLE not to use backset to dilute for your spirit run. But, depending upon what it is you are running you could be missing out on a little flavor enhancer by not using it. If you are making vodka or neutral it is not so important obviously but would be nice to have for whiskey or bourbon. Straight wash could be used in absence of backset. Either may be placed in a thumper for the same purpose.
Ga Flatwoods
Re: Backset - never keep enough of it
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 2:14 pm
by T-Pee
ga flatwoods wrote: Either may be placed in a thumper for the same purpose.
Assuming one is using a pot still versus a reflux.
tp
Re: Backset - never keep enough of it
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 2:26 pm
by NZChris
I don't use it, preferring to strip to around 40%, then further diluting with wash.
Re: Backset - never keep enough of it
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 3:00 pm
by Boda Getta
I never diluting with back-set until my last SF ran though my pot still; I have read many posts where some eschew diluting with back-set where others extols the use of back set. IMHO, I could taste a difference when I did my cuts/tasting/blending. If I have good back set on hand the next time I do a SF or UJ sprit, I will use.
BG
Re: Backset - never keep enough of it
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 3:18 pm
by raven_r_one
Cool - little bit confused - but yeah, potstill here...
Re: Backset - never keep enough of it
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 3:24 pm
by raven_r_one
NZChris wrote:I don't use it, preferring to strip to around 40%, then further diluting with wash.
You make a sugar wash just to dilute?
Re: Backset - never keep enough of it
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 3:27 pm
by raven_r_one
Is there any other good option instead of straight water?
Re: Backset - never keep enough of it
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 4:02 pm
by ga flatwoods
I gave you two why ask again?
Ga
Re: Backset - never keep enough of it
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 4:17 pm
by NZChris
raven_r_one wrote:NZChris wrote:I don't use it, preferring to strip to around 40%, then further diluting with wash.
You make a sugar wash just to dilute?
No. I hold some back for that purpose.
Re: Backset - never keep enough of it
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 4:28 pm
by NZChris
raven_r_one wrote:Is there any other good option instead of straight water?
Stop looking at the %ABV at the spout and just run into one large vessel until that is 40% or lower, so that you don't need to dilute with anything. That'll get you more flavor.
Re: Backset - never keep enough of it
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2014 9:54 am
by raven_r_one
Used a gallon of back set for my spirit run (combining 4 strippers).
Even though it was a tad toasty from the stripping run, holy hell is there a ton of flavor.
I'd love to try with a wash next.
Thanks all!!!