Dave, If it is of any help this is how I operate my still is from my files section in New Distillers RUNNING A REFLUX STILL. Here is a basic run down on what I...
The only thing that needs commenting about is temps. Yes,Acetone 56.5C (134F) andMethanol (wood alcohol) 64C (147F) boil at these temps in a perfect world,...
Tube depth depends on a number of factors like overall thumper depth. You would never place both tubes at the same height. What is your thumper made out of...
Robert, You are operating under a large and debilitating, but extremely common (among folks that have yet to distill), misconception about boiling points and...
Actually, I was trying to say what you had stated, but you said it much better. To tell you the truth, I was surprised to learn there was a difference...
I have told you about my sample dated 11/29/12, and 1 tbsp. of garlic was added to see if it would kill bacteria. After a month it's still crackling away...
I have tried the freeze process and the unwanted's seem to have increased by 5 to 7% in volume and the ABV dropped by aprox the same. I think the Methanol and...
zymurgybob wrote: "...As the boiling changes the respective concentrations of the liquid components in the wash, the boiling point will change, and the...
Normally, I would agree with you on freeze distillation but try pressing the ice to remove as much liquid as possible. In my last 2 freeze distilled samples,...
The Unites States does not make it easy to become an artisan distiller, unless you can fork over many thousands of dollars. Besides the surety ($15,000...
Distilling in the US How could the regulators gather the taxes? On an honor system? It is also difficult for a fuel distiller EXCEPT making one's own fuel is...
Robert, I don't often bother responding to specific posts but I must say that for me much of what you write is inaccurate. Let's start with a surety bond - a...
@E I contacted the TTB. They told me that I would need a $15,000 surety bond and a $1,000 transport bond, but I have no idea how much they cost. I...
Thanks Bob and Ken Mc U both are awesome. Dave has fortunately made a good vodka but he doesnt believe that he done so. Thanks for the information Ken Mc....
Thanks Robert, That helps clear it up. This is a long way from the way my Father and Grandfather use to make it when I was a kid. Their interest was to...
I believe I have made a major mistake while trying to make a peated scotch. I am wanting to make an Islay-type scotch with the high phenol flavor. Although the...
Cheers Ken, I never take off middles above 78.2c, my still maintains this temp for 4-6 hours till the tails arrive. Thanks for sharing your figures. Dave E...
Hi Robert just answered the figures in previous post. I kept the temp steady at 78.1-78.2c throughout up to the tails which started at 78.2c and ended at 78.4c...
Robbie After initial stripping run I ended up with 9 litres of 38% ethanol. From this I got 510ml heads, 2.28 litres middles and stopped after 750ml tails...
I stumbled across this martini recipe and was pleasantly surprised. http://liquor.com/articles/behind-the-drink-the-martini/ I'm a vodka martini drinker and...
The TTB expanded their staff after the influx of distillers for alcohol fuel. Most of the staff are X-military men and quote policy like reading a manual. They...
You never want your wort or wash to boil because it allows water to dilute your Ethanol during a striping run. At sea level where water boils at 212 F, you...
If memory serves, in Scottish whisky all the malt is peated...the degree to which it is so determines the strength of the peatiness. I'd not worry about it...
Watch the "Moonshines" on Discovery. The last two episodes covered Rye Scott Whiskey. Unless you live in Scotland, you might want to call it "Scottish...
Hi all.I'm considering distilling ethanol on a alt. fuel permit, but trying to decide if it would be worthwhile. I gather the process would be the same...
