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This fraction is the first part of the [[distillate]] collected. A major component of this fraction is acetone, or nail polish remover. But there are other compounds in there as well. In my experience, often the very first drops of foreshots, that can start slowly coming over from around 40°-45°C (104°-113°F, have a wonderful, rich, sweet smell, but you really don't want to be drinking this stuff (headache city :lol: ). | This fraction is the first part of the [[distillate]] collected. A major component of this fraction is acetone, or nail polish remover. But there are other compounds in there as well. In my experience, often the very first drops of foreshots, that can start slowly coming over from around 40°-45°C (104°-113°F), have a wonderful, rich, sweet smell, but you really don't want to be drinking this stuff (headache city :lol: ). | ||
On a [[pot still]], the absolute minimum that should be allocated to foreshots is 150ml per 25l of | On a [[pot still]], the absolute minimum that should be allocated to foreshots is 150ml per 25l [[Definitions of Wash, Mash, Wort, Must and Marc|liquid in your still]]. So, for a [[spirit run]] of, say, 3x25l stripped with no [[cuts]] made in the [[stripping run]], you would want to discard 450ml of foreshots. This fraction should never be recycled, or used in any way for beverages, but it does have some uses. It's a great [[solvent]], can be saved for cleaning runs of new stilling equipment, and is great for starting charcoal BBQs. Use it around the house/shed in place of methylated spirits (denatured alcohol). | ||
In my still charged with 40% [[low wines]], this fraction reads about 82% on the | In my still charged with 40% [[low wines]], this fraction reads about 82% on the [[alcoholometer]]. | ||
Source: [http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=11640 Novice Guide for Cuts (pot still)] | Source: [http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=11640 Novice Guide for Cuts (pot still)] |
Revision as of 22:08, 2 January 2023
This fraction is the first part of the distillate collected. A major component of this fraction is acetone, or nail polish remover. But there are other compounds in there as well. In my experience, often the very first drops of foreshots, that can start slowly coming over from around 40°-45°C (104°-113°F), have a wonderful, rich, sweet smell, but you really don't want to be drinking this stuff (headache city :lol: ).
On a pot still, the absolute minimum that should be allocated to foreshots is 150ml per 25l liquid in your still. So, for a spirit run of, say, 3x25l stripped with no cuts made in the stripping run, you would want to discard 450ml of foreshots. This fraction should never be recycled, or used in any way for beverages, but it does have some uses. It's a great solvent, can be saved for cleaning runs of new stilling equipment, and is great for starting charcoal BBQs. Use it around the house/shed in place of methylated spirits (denatured alcohol).
In my still charged with 40% low wines, this fraction reads about 82% on the alcoholometer.