What is the best resource for complete plans and all the info required to at least build my own still, and preferably operate and fine tune it too?? I have...
Couldn't you just use copper???? I Did'nt think that ABS plastic was generally used for potable purposes. Ron Use a 40mm ABS tubing, 1.5 meters long. Simply...
Downloaded this morning and Yahoo has decided that seven of the posts that have been put up could be spam. I have already had to unsubscribe from one group...
This has some relevance to the various cream liqueurs - the use of emulsifiers and suggested milk or cream substitute. wal ... these beverages are processed...
Hello, I have a question about mounting detail of my column (single reducer Bokakob design). At the base of my 2" column I have a 3/4"-2" reducer in order to...
American Distilling Institute - American Distiller In the Jan 2004 Vol 1 No 14 Newsletter: The Simple Pot Still http://www.distilling.com/ Unfortunately the...
The Alcohol School http://tinyurl.com/2pqp6 Distilling Books http://www.americandistiller.com/Books/default.htm The Alcohol Textbook by K.A. Jacques Nottingham...
If running a pot still, what does it mean to make cuts? Is it the point where you stop the process? How does one know when? what is it that is referred to...
when running a pot still, and performing a second run , do you add any water to the first ditillation when making the second ...and third (if desired)? If...
Do not use cooling pipes through the column unless there is absolutely no other way you can generate the reflux. They are not a good way of doing that. And ...
Steve Gonzalez produced a Thesis as a Summer Research Intern in Scotland at the Johnie Walker plant! "Also attached are chapters from the excellent book...
Chapter 15 Production of tequila from agave:historical influences and contemporary processes M. Cedeno Cruz and J. Alvarez-Jacobs Tequila Herradura, S.A. de...
Hello! I'm gonna build me a new still using a stainless steel 2" column, a bit higher than one meter. * But I wonder, which head should I choose for my still? ...
I did my first distillation trial since 10 years. I am using a milk can (20 liters) with a 600 mm long, 40 mm diameter column complete packed with raschig...
Well, I can only agree with the other that have tested alcotecs slow fermenting yeast (the batches that where sent to some of us) this yeast is very good....
I had some pics of my equipment in Photos->nhamilto40. It appears that they have been deleted within the last few weeks. Was there any specific reason they...
Hello all, I am trying to shrink my current apparat, and it occurred to me that I had never seen a design that used 1/8 inch tube for the condenser. Without...
Hi, Who ever is interested in experimentig with agave nectar or any syrups juices from the agave plan to make an alcoholic drik, please e-mail me, so that we...
I love to ask lots of questions to those who have been down the road before me. It's not that I don't like adventures, I just hate stupid and costly mistakes....
Hello all. As I mentioned some time ago I made a collar for my 64mm VM column that previously had only coil directly on top of the packing. I've now run...
G'day all I decided today to build an extension for my SU euro still. Bought 1200mm of 50mm stainless tube and a heap of scrubbers to pack it with, Wanted to...
Can I modify a offset-head still (N/S) into a VM still? I posted some pictures ( Photo Albums > erikstill) with my ideas for a modification on a offset-head...
after i read on the package that turbo yeast doesnt clear naturally i dumped in enough sparkaloid for 3 times the amount I had, even though the yeast was...
feb 2 2004 Dear yahoo distillers; Does anyone have a recipe for a spiced rum or, any suggestions of spices to be used. I am thinking cinnamon,cloves,etc. ...
I reread the package for the turbo yeast,and it said it will not clear naturally. So i bought some sparkaliod. I put it in some boiling water and added it to...
Wort took a lot longer than expected , but the sg bottomed out at .9 at 21degress celcius and the yeast has been inactive for a few days now. It took a little...
With all the viruses out there it is useful to check out your PC if you have not virus protection. Came across a freebie mentioned in my local paper which...
