Have been reading a little and examinging the prospect of using vacuum distillation. I noticed schematic saved in files of a vacuum still was also featured on...
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joe giffen
rum2do
Feb 3, 2010 7:37 am
Hi, This is what youneed. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/alcoholfuel/ Regards Joe ... From: riverpiratesteve <riverpiratesteve@...> Subject:...
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bursal2
Feb 5, 2010 5:47 am
I would like to build a pot still head after the style of one outlined in Harry's Cloning Glenmorangie. I have two boilers 30lt dual element electric and a...
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flakedmaize
Feb 5, 2010 6:10 am
I am wondering about the parrots beak? With an inlet at the bottom, does the distillate really work its way through the parrot, or does it have to be...
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Robert Hubble
zymurgybob@...
Feb 5, 2010 3:19 pm
Hi Flaked, I kinda hung off answering this, because the temptation to be a smartass was strong upon me, but I'm ok now. With my parrot, as well as most I've...
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Michael
siscoweb
Feb 5, 2010 3:26 pm
The inlet must be higher than the outlet gravity will push it out. If you don't have an air gap on the inlet you will get surging from the boiler...
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waljaco@...
waljaco
Feb 6, 2010 7:15 am
waljaco@... wanted you to see this piece from GOOD: http://www.good.is/post/legalize-moonshine-a-q-a-with-max-watman waljaco@... added: Check...
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waljaco
Feb 6, 2010 7:23 am
To go directly to site use - http://tinyurl.com/yd4dorn wal...
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jamesonbeam1
Feb 7, 2010 1:37 pm
Hey all, A friend just brought over a bottle of Ciroc Vodka from France. This stuff is made from French grapes and distilled 5 times!!!. It extreamly smooth...
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waljaco
Feb 8, 2010 3:34 am
Historically, terms were used loosely - even unaged grain spirit in the U.S. was called whiskey. These days commercial interests rule! ...
Really Wal, Seems now just about anything can be used to make vodka - as long as it is distilled to azeotrophe. Note their last distillation is made in a pot...
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Robert Hubble
zymurgybob@...
Feb 8, 2010 5:22 pm
Waldo, It sounds like you are questioning and exploring something that also bothers me; exactly what flavor notes/congeners do which vodkas made by which...
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rumrunner1616
Feb 8, 2010 6:36 pm
I have been working on sourcing some flaked maize at a reasonable price and not having much luck. I found a feed store selling 'rolled corn'. Apparently it's...
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geoff
burrows206
Feb 8, 2010 7:17 pm
Hi rumrunner1616, Some of the lads have used ordinary rolled cornflakes to good effect in a mash I've only only ever done sugar washes. But I'm sure if you...
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waljaco
Feb 8, 2010 9:57 pm
Eastern European vodkas have usually lightly added flavor unlike the U.S. definition. I have seen a local vodka in Australia from sugarcane molasses! But if...
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jamesonbeam1
Feb 8, 2010 10:49 pm
Exactly ZB, Maybe cause ive been making wine off and on since 16, when i taste a shot of vodka and nothing but the taste of brandy comes out through my taste...
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chasin_tales00
Feb 8, 2010 11:18 pm
Does anyone know if 5200 marine grade sealant would be safe to use on a still? For temperature readings at the take-off level I'm using an instant read digital...
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Harry
gnikomson2000
Feb 9, 2010 12:07 am
... This 7 minute video may be of some use... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuFQ3HgTCss Re Mason: Sent him a pm. No answer yet, but it's sleep time where he...
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harlanky97
Feb 9, 2010 2:59 am
I have a question for the group. I'm a relative newbie to the forum, but have been distilling for a year. I have a question about making a pure corn mash. I...
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Harry
gnikomson2000
Feb 9, 2010 3:35 am
... You've gotta have something to convert the corn. Traditionally it's sprouted barley, because of all the grains useable, barley & wheat have the highest...
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jamesonbeam1
Feb 10, 2010 11:54 pm
Good video Harry, Will recommend in New Distillers when any of these topics come up. Vino es Veritas, Jim aka Waldo. ... is....
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jamesonbeam1
Feb 11, 2010 12:05 am
Chasin, 5200 is a polyethylene slow cure adhesive that takes 5 to 7 days to cure completely... I would stick with some regular aquarium grade silicone sealer....
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harlanky97
Feb 11, 2010 1:47 pm
Great, that's quite helpful!...
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waljaco
Feb 12, 2010 12:30 pm
Recipes for perfect love http://www.theoldfoodie.com/2010/02/recipes-for-perfect-love.html wal...
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sumokou@...
sumokou...
Feb 15, 2010 6:18 pm
Hi everyone, I'm wondering if there is anyway to test for methanol in alcohol that my parents make? I have "unlimited" access to chem equipment at school. ...
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ortholaan
Feb 15, 2010 7:14 pm
Hi Will. Have a look at this article: http://www.jbc.org/content/42/2/311.full.pdf+html?sid=38a48070-b5f2-4d3d-aa4e-e8100cbf494b Proost, Ko....
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Bryan Bornais
bbornais
Feb 15, 2010 9:32 pm
If you have access to a Gas Chromatograph with a simple capillary column, then it would be fun to run an experiment with a pure HPLC grade methanol as your...
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pint_o_shine
Feb 18, 2010 6:42 pm
Check your results against orange juice. You will likely find there is more methanol in the OJ than any of the distilled spirits made from sugar or grain....
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nrb_1950
Feb 19, 2010 6:17 pm
Where in Australia can I purchase Lalvin EC-1118. Currently living in Brisbane and a local supplier would be great if possible. Noel...
