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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
... 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...
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...
... 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...
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....
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. ...
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...
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....
