My Sacrificial Run.

[Threesixzero]

My Sacrificial Run.

Hello Everyone,
I finally started my journey after reading many books and reading many articles here.

I purchased a module unit from Oak Stills and received it in about 2 weeks. Put it together to get myself familiar with all the components. I then did a vinegar and water run to start the cleaning process.

The Sugar Wash.
I decided to do a simple sugar wash for my sacrificial run. I just went as simple as I could.
I heated up 4 gallons of water and then dissolved 10 lbs. of sugar in it. I added a gallon of colder water to help lower the temperature below 90F so I could pitch the DADY yeast and nutrients into the wash.

I checked my SG and it was 1.090. I allowed the wash to ferment for 7 days at 75 degrees.
After the 7 days I had a FG of only 1.060. I am not sure if I had enough or even the correct nutrients for the wash. Even with the lower alcohol content I decided to run it anyway since this was only a cleaning run.

I slowly brought the still up to temperature. I could probably have brought the wash up to temperature faster but I am of course still learning how the still runs. I am using a 220v heating element and a voltage regulator to control the heat.

My final product came out at 49% ABV and a volume of about 500-600ml.
I am working on a barley and rye recipe now and I hope to be able to run that in about 2 weeks.

Thank you everyone for all the advise and support keeping this hobby alive.

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