... Did I actually use the word serial? I can't seem to find it in my post. I thought I used the terms parallel-flow and counter-flow, meaning (for want of...
Is the wax used for oranges comestible? Does it give a bad taste to the liquor? And another thing, why sould the peels be dried before use? Does it really...
I am making a sourmash bourbon. Do I take the backset from the pre or post-distillation wash? I know I need to add 25% of the previous wash to the next wash...
The mineral oil is for cosmetic reasons, it is used on raisins too. It can be washed off. Probably only some oranges have it anyway. Some say it is better to...
Any fine beverage alcohol has to be distilled in a copper vessel. A complicated catalytic reaction takes place between the copper and the hot alcoholic vapour...
The backset from the post-distillation wash is added to a new mash for whiskey and rum to increase the acidity so as to deter bacterial infection. Industrially...
How do you obtain such a low flow rate? I use a globe valve on the garden hose feeding my vinyl tubing. I can only get it down to around 2 l/min. Any thing...
Hi, Boot! I *believe* (not having done the experment) that tipping the coil will have a significant effect. Having the coil at an angle has at least two...
Thanks for the great info Wal, The article you linked misses an important distinction between Tennessee Whisk(e)y and Kentucky Bourbon: By law, Tennessee...
This is my first fermentating ever and I have a question. I added Still Spirits Turbo Clear yesterday morning to my mash to clear it up. This morning all of...
I have never personally seen a clear mash. Mine are always brown/cloudy. When the big distilleries distill a mash, it is usually still on the grains and as...
It is normal and safe. nerdfest2002 <kingnerd@...> wrote:This is my first fermentating ever and I have a question. I added Still Spirits Turbo Clear...
when i started i strained, now i fermint,and distill in the cooker thein clean & redistill the orignal mash is always brown or white if a sugar wash but as bob...
the best, quickest fermentation you ever had.... Seriously it is hard to overpitch, though not impossible. Take a look at how much yeast is left over after...
Oh yeh? Sez who? Many of us are simply interested in producing the very purest C2H5OH we possibly can with absolutely no other "impurity" except a very small...
The extremes of over pitching will result in autolysis, where the yeast eats its dead brothers. This causes a rubbery, sulfury smell / taste. Next time you...
A needle valve with quarter inch compression fittings on both sides should be easy to find for about Can $3.00 (be sure to find one with the brass inserts...
That was a quote from the Prenzel (New Zealand) Distillery website. The final word from the land of the Kiwi, so to speak. ;-p [Non-text portions of this...
I have used 1lb of bakers yeast per 10 gallon mash and now have 20 gallons going using 1lb for all 20 gallons. Is this about the correct ratio of yeast to...
sounds like a waste of good yeast, i use 1tsp. per gallon ... gallons going using 1lb for all 20 gallons. Is this about the correct ratio of yeast to mash. I...
Hi. I have been toying with the idea of trying my hand at distilling for a while now. I have done home wine and beer and this just seems like the next area to...
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Murphy-Marsh, Leigh
Leigh.Murphy-Marsh@...
Oct 2, 2003 1:24 am
Dextrose is the best (apparently) for yeast but it's very expensive compared to plain sugar for the value (if any) gained. My turbos don't clear entirely...
