Sources of Molasses
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Sources of Molasses
I am struggling to find molasses by the gallon or 5 gallon amount in the USA. I can mail order it, but would prefer to buy something local. Any suggestions?
3 x 60 inch Bokabob, 8 gallon boiler, 4500w
3 inch pot still head, reduced to 2 inches, then to 48 inch 1/2 condenser. 8 gallon boiler, 4500w
3 inch pot still head, reduced to 2 inches, then to 48 inch 1/2 condenser. 8 gallon boiler, 4500w
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Re: Sources of Molasses
Do you have a TSC nearby? Take a look: http://www.tractorsupply.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
If not, check a local feed store. I live in a fairly urban area and we have a good local feed store in town.
Good Luck!
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Irish
If not, check a local feed store. I live in a fairly urban area and we have a good local feed store in town.
Good Luck!
Cheers.
Irish
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Re: Sources of Molasses
Yes, there's one not too far away. I wonder if this has preservatives in it: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/produ ... _vc=-10005Irishgnome wrote:Do you have a TSC nearby? Take a look: http://www.tractorsupply.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
If not, check a local feed store. I live in a fairly urban area and we have a good local feed store in town.
Good Luck!
Cheers.
Irish
3 x 60 inch Bokabob, 8 gallon boiler, 4500w
3 inch pot still head, reduced to 2 inches, then to 48 inch 1/2 condenser. 8 gallon boiler, 4500w
3 inch pot still head, reduced to 2 inches, then to 48 inch 1/2 condenser. 8 gallon boiler, 4500w
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Re: Sources of Molasses
Tater should be able to help you out with the feed grade molasses, maybe PM him.
I used a feed grade molasses that I picked up from the local feed store. According to the owner it had natural sulfur in it, but no preservatives.
You can always contact the manufacturer.
I remember someone on here posting an image of the same brand molasses not to long ago.
Has anyone else used this?
TSC, at least my local one, is good about ordering items in for me that they normally don’t carry.
Local bakers are also a good source for larger (5 gallon) quantities.
Cheers
Irish
I used a feed grade molasses that I picked up from the local feed store. According to the owner it had natural sulfur in it, but no preservatives.
You can always contact the manufacturer.
I remember someone on here posting an image of the same brand molasses not to long ago.
Has anyone else used this?
TSC, at least my local one, is good about ordering items in for me that they normally don’t carry.
Local bakers are also a good source for larger (5 gallon) quantities.
Cheers
Irish
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Re: Sources of Molasses
"There is something about yourself that you don't know. Something that you will deny even exists until it's too late to do anything about it."
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Re: Sources of Molasses
GOLDEN BARREL Is the cheapest I've found, even with delivery. If your local,(Pennsylvania) you can pick it up.
Also consider their SUPREME baking molasses. It's more money, but the additional sugar content more than makes up for it.
Also consider their SUPREME baking molasses. It's more money, but the additional sugar content more than makes up for it.
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Golden barrel from web restaurant supply is the best deal I found. You can buy in gallons or 5 gallon pails.
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Re: Sources of Molasses
Haven’t bought in a while but I am thinking I pay less than what has been listed below for 3 gallons of blackstrap molasses in my local feed store.
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Re: Sources of Molasses
I've used the Evolved Habitats molasses per the suggestion of ShineOn. It took about 10 days to finish at ~80°F.Budapest8485 wrote:Yes, there's one not too far away. I wonder if this has preservatives in it: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/produ ... _vc=-10005Irishgnome wrote:Do you have a TSC nearby? Take a look: http://www.tractorsupply.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
If not, check a local feed store. I live in a fairly urban area and we have a good local feed store in town.
Good Luck!
Cheers.
Irish
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Re: Sources of Molasses
Good post!frunobulax wrote:GOLDEN BARREL Is the cheapest I've found, even with delivery. If your local,(Pennsylvania) you can pick it up.
Also consider their SUPREME baking molasses. It's more money, but the additional sugar content more than makes up for it.
I happen to be driving down there today to grab 30 gallons

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Re: Sources of Molasses
Lots of guys have used Evolved Habits with no issues. This can be bought from any tractor supply, Cabelas or Southern States Co Op for around $9 a pale from memory. It's 2 years since I've been to the states and so that long since I've seen it but I'd imagine it would not have gone up much if at all since then.
What sort of recipe are you thinking of following with it?
What sort of recipe are you thinking of following with it?
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Re: Sources of Molasses
I have not done this yet, but when the time comes I'm going to try taking this route.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Herd-Life-Li ... l/24817058
Looks to me to be 5 gallons with free shipping to the store for $38.24 US
Just my thoughts,
WillieP.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Herd-Life-Li ... l/24817058
Looks to me to be 5 gallons with free shipping to the store for $38.24 US
Just my thoughts,
WillieP.
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Re: Sources of Molasses
Unfortunately that one contains propionic acid (preservative) which will likely make it unusable for fermentation. So I've read here anyways.WillieP wrote:I have not done this yet, but when the time comes I'm going to try taking this route.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Herd-Life-Li ... l/24817058
Looks to me to be 5 gallons with free shipping to the store for $38.24 US
Just my thoughts,
WillieP.
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Re: Sources of Molasses
Expat take a look at my link above, apparently the preservative is okay.
Cheers.
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Re: Sources of Molasses
Fair enough!Irishgnome wrote:Expat take a look at my link above, apparently the preservative is okay.
Cheers.
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