... from this link: http://freespace.virgin.net/roger.simmonds/text1.htm <<< INVERT SUGAR This is for the serious enthusiast. When cane sugar is used, the acid...
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Pete Sayers
brubarn@...
Nov 1, 2000 8:55 pm
Hi guys and gals, whilst i personally hav'nt used this process myself, i would imagine it would speed the process of fermentation up a bit, as to a difference...
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DAVID REID
nzag@...
Nov 1, 2000 9:35 pm
Pete, Tony etc, Recently used this process myself to start a batch after breeding up my starter yeast and was amazed how quick it is and how it accelerates the...
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Tony & Elle Ackland
Tony.Ackland@...
Nov 2, 2000 4:59 am
Can anyone help with Rogers attempt to make an authentic Arak ....Its a bit beyond my experience ... *********************** ARAK IS THE NATIONAL ALCOHOLIC...
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DAVID REID
nzag@...
Nov 2, 2000 8:03 am
Roger, Cant comment much about arak (arrack) as I really dont know much about it but the main reason spirit turns milky or cloudy is because mineral salts and...
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Tony & Elle Ackland
Tony.Ackland@...
Nov 4, 2000 9:17 pm
How does a gin head work / what does it look like ? What else can it be used for (other than gin) ? Tony...
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Ted Palmer
tpalmer@...
Nov 5, 2000 3:22 am
A gin head is a pot or column that steam travles through enroute to the condenser. A thumper works rather well. Just pack it with the herbs and run clean...
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DAVID REID
nzag@...
Nov 5, 2000 4:47 am
John, Eric etc, I certainly agree with you John. We need more discussion and input from others on this subject. There is a lot of information and...
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DAVID REID
nzag@...
Nov 5, 2000 6:16 am
Eric, John etc, If you want to learn more about cellulose conversion go to the following site below and read the Wood Ethanol Report: Process Overview (17...
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DAVID REID
nzag@...
Nov 5, 2000 6:24 am
Sorry, Emails on Cellulose conversion should have gone to the Biofuel n.g. not Distillers. B.r., David...
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bobbafett00@...
Nov 5, 2000 7:58 am
I'm currently running my still with a recirculating cooling system powered by an electric pump.I use a 50l plastic drum as a holding tank. I moved to this...
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gbking
gbking@...
Nov 5, 2000 3:49 pm
... How about filling your tank with a ice cube/water mix to start with and/or adding ice instead of water as the temp rises. Graeme...
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D. C.
meca@...
Nov 5, 2000 4:03 pm
<< So my question is has anyone out there figured a reliable way of keeping your water temp cool (recirculating) without constant monitoring? >> I'm not sure...
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Tony & Elle Ackland
Tony.Ackland@...
Nov 5, 2000 5:56 pm
Scott, One method is to freeze 2L drink bottles full of water, then put these into your holding tank as needed when it starts heating up. Tony...
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martin@...
Nov 5, 2000 7:19 pm
I have just built a reflux still. i would like to know if there are any recipies for making a mash suitable. Many thanks. Martin....
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Ackland, Tony (CALNZAS)
Tony.Ackland@...
Nov 5, 2000 7:33 pm
Martin, Given that the reflux still will strip out most of the flavours etc, its best just to make the easiest, cheapest, highest alcohol content mash that you...
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Ted Palmer
tpalmer@...
Nov 5, 2000 8:43 pm
The only way to reduce the amount of water that you are using is to have the most efficient heat exchange system that is possible. For home distillers the...
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DAVID REID
nzag@...
Nov 5, 2000 10:40 pm
Eric, John, Stephen Lakios, et al My apologies. After a weekend trying to help people one gets a little jaded. Link:...
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Robert Mitchell
goldgate84@...
Nov 6, 2000 8:33 pm
I'm thinking of adding a doubler but I have the following questions: 1. My boiler is 13 gal powered by a 68,000 btu propane heater. My proposed doubler is a 4...
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Ted Palmer
tpalmer@...
Nov 6, 2000 10:30 pm
... From: Robert Mitchell To: Distillers@egroups.com Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 12:32 PM Subject: [Distillers] Doubler I'm thinking of adding a doubler...
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Robert Mitchell
goldgate84@...
Nov 7, 2000 2:40 am
Ted Palmer <tpalmer@...> wrote: Rob's question: 6. Since this will be an all grain wash, will the doubler strip out the flavours? Ted's reply: In a word,...
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Ted Palmer
tpalmer@...
Nov 7, 2000 3:08 am
... From: Robert Mitchell To: Distillers@egroups.com Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 6:40 PM Subject: Re: [Distillers] Doubler #2 Ted Palmer <tpalmer@...>...
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daza
dskud@...
Nov 7, 2000 8:38 am
waste of time distilling mash in a reflux as it removes all taste, to get taste use a pot still hope this helps. ... From: <martin@...> ...
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Patrick Moore
pat_5070@...
Nov 7, 2000 11:06 am
Howdy all, I'm soon going to be investing in a Euro Reflux still and I was wondering if there is any way of being able to transfer the reflux still into a post...
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Pete Sayers
brubarn@...
Nov 7, 2000 8:21 pm
Hi Pat, Pete here. You could change the still, however you would have to make up a simple condensor with the same connection as the reflux tower. this would...
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Tony & Elle Ackland
Tony.Ackland@...
Nov 8, 2000 12:19 am
Pat, Not easily. What you'd need to do is fabricate some sort of attachment that will fit into the collar on top of the boiler, that the condenser tube can...
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Ted Palmer
tpalmer@...
Nov 9, 2000 10:59 pm
Hi everyone, I just discovered a great source for charcoal and chips, look in the phone book for BBQ or woodstove cooking. I was able to get a 20# bag of...
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Ted Palmer
tpalmer@...
Nov 10, 2000 6:07 pm
JD is distilled through a fractionating column and is known as neutral spirit. NS is very clean and tasteless so I'm doubtful that there are any "congeners"...
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Gary Gluyas
gluyas@...
Nov 10, 2000 9:17 pm
Hi all, Gary here from NZ If anyone wants JD chips, we stocking them, so send me a message and we'll see what we can do for you. Regards Gary ...
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Pete Sayers
brubarn@...
Nov 10, 2000 9:31 pm
Hi every body Pete from Brewers barn here. I also stock the JD chips, so if anybody wants em let me know. ... From: Gary Gluyas [mailto:gluyas@...] ...
