... All the European ones perhaps, but the Columbians in South America have had one since the mid 1600's. Possibly one of the oldest White Rums, Aguardiente...
Hi to everybody and wishes of a good new year. In this period, in Italy, you/they are publicizing her/it "sambuca Averna" where you/he/she is done present that...
I filled the pipe with table salt, then you can give any shape to it without kinks, and about bad smells and flavours, adding even a short 30cm(12inch) column...
Bolivian (& Columbian) anisado is Spanish influenced. Possibly the base spirit is sugarcane based unlike the grape based Spanish original. Although Central and...
Available in here http://distillers.tastylime.net/library/Listings2.htm#Books%20Listings I rather assumed the person asking the original question had allready ...
I don't quite understand the smartassed retort when I was just agreeing with what you originally wrote???!!! I don't need an elementary physics refresher...
The dialog and examples were interesting. It's all right to agree and even expound. P. Subject: Re: [Distillers] Re: Anyone know where I can find the diagram...
Hello all, i was wondering what the calculation is to see excatly what percent alcohol my still will collect from the wash. Recently i collected 68% heads that...
... what ... 62%, ... this ... A ... 22" ... Ok, we need to clear up a couple of things. 1) 'Reflux' is evaporated and recondensed liquid that returns back ...
I've come across some info that is food for thought. " Malt whisky contains quite a lot of copper for a liquid. According to literature the average is 477...
You see this? This here is what confuses the hell out of me. Some people tell me I need to control the boiler temp and this guy says let it boil and...
Whoever told you to control your boiler/wash temp does not know anything about simple physics so DON'T listen to them. No one on this planet has ever managed...
hello Harry, Thanks for you quick response. I am new to this forum and wasent sure what to expect. also, in the future do i need to repond in the postings,...
<snip> Copper is relatively harmless for humans, but it is extremely toxic for micro-organisms. It kills Algae, fungi and bacteria. The poisonous effect...
He's right. In the past, many people used coal and wood (and still do!) to get the boilers up to temperature. These people had no way of controlling the ...
Thanks for the info. But I have decided on a novel cheap idea. I am going to purchase a steel pail with a lever lock on it. These things are available all over...
I have just begun to research home distilling and most sources call for a 2 inch column. Is it possible to use 1.5 inch? I'm having a hard time finding 2...
... diffrent immicible liquids ... and a white foggy ... is only a few mls. ... what are those two ... with a valved ... Sounds like you've got some essential...
I'm not just after the sherry contribution, but the less harsh taste that second-hand oak will impart. I've used old oak chips for a honey derived spirit and...
Harry, I have a alcometer and i take readings from every fraction. What i'm asking is, Is there a formula to calculate my stills ability to convert 100% of...
... What i'm asking is, Is there a formula to calculate my stills ability to convert 100% of the washes alcohol content. its efficiency . ...........No....
the cloudy liquid may also be an emulsion from the grease/oil present on the metal used to build the still. should dissapeard next run. tintin_milou92 Peter...
assuming full absorption, you would have to drink at least 3 litres at a time to gain ca 10microgramme/litre (body). i suspect liver toxicity would set in...
You can use a 1.5 inch column but to get the same results you will need a longer column or you will have to run your still slower. Try looking at scrap metal...
Hey Starch Try this link http://homedistiller.org/static_menu.htm and check out Making a Still/Designs & Plans. I believe there are 1.5 inch columns (tall) in...
That is pretty much the best way to acquire these hard to find items. They are otherwise very expensive if you purchase them via plumbing stores by 10 foot...
Has anyone tried excessively large boiler with malt mashes to control the foaming? I just ran into 60 liters fermentation buckets in my local brew shop. I...