Your alcohol hydrometer cannot be used in the wash to measure alcohol content Sent from my iPhone...
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Fredrick Lee
AreoSpike
Dec 25, 2012 8:31 pm
You need a brix or plato hydrometer....
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RLB
last2blast
Dec 25, 2012 9:32 pm
Ah, that would most likely mean that all of my readings with my alcohol proof meter are currently way low on my concentrated wash, and I need to get my other...
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RLB
last2blast
Dec 26, 2012 5:40 am
Freeze distillation up date: My new process works so will that I have a major buzz just from inhaling my concentrated wash. If anyone else tries it, I...
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Timothy C Smoth
timothyc.smith
Dec 26, 2012 3:01 pm
I thought it might do good to recommend reading about freeze distillation. There are quite a few write ups available on line. One of the easiest to understand...
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RLB
last2blast
Dec 26, 2012 5:59 pm
Thank you for this info, and you are correct about everything that you stated pertaining to Freeze Distillation. Those possible dangers are why I have not...
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Fredrick Lee
AreoSpike
Dec 26, 2012 6:57 pm
You have to know the freezing point of each alcohol and solve the math for the eutectic state of that solution. Since many of these alcohols freeze in the...
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RLB
last2blast
Dec 26, 2012 8:44 pm
40% abv. at least because I can know longer work around my considerate it without getting a buzz from those fumes. There is most likely a little alcohol in...
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abbababbaccc
Dec 27, 2012 9:56 am
It's no more dangerous than drinking wine or beer in excess. Freeze distilled stuff is just beer or wine (or whatever mash you use) where water content has...
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David Eastham
planetgong0
Dec 27, 2012 6:58 pm
I've just finished a batch of spirits using vodka star turbo yeast. I've taken generous cuts of 14% heads, 24% tails. Then I've filtered (50:50 dilution) for...
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henry sangret
henrysangret
Dec 27, 2012 6:59 pm
I have read up on the process and experienced the results first hand LOL. I will stay with the tried and true process and continue to enjoy the results....
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henry sangret
henrysangret
Dec 27, 2012 6:59 pm
Hi I am Henry and have been using these processes for some time. I have used the freezing process and it works well with concentrating the wash, the only...
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goodyear1952
Dec 27, 2012 7:07 pm
Dave, What you have achieved is to my mind perfect vodka. By carbon filtering you have polished the spirit and removed the rough harsh bite which I have never ...
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RLB
last2blast
Dec 27, 2012 9:06 pm
I would agree that you created a near perfect vodka. For me, my goal is smooth beverage and in most cases a great flavor. Congratz. Robert ...
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Ion Brown
brown_ion
Dec 27, 2012 9:47 pm
Begin forwarded message: I was getting the bite in the after taste of my ethanol, something I don't like as I make Vodka, Gin, Limoncello etc. So I applied...
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David Eastham
planetgong0
Dec 28, 2012 2:20 pm
Thanks Ken, yes I think I'll be going down this method in the future.Only thing I'm now thinking when I give to friends they'll think its not as strong even...
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Robbie Mabry
robbie46
Dec 28, 2012 2:20 pm
Dave, Would you explain what you mean by 14% heads and 24% tails. Are those percentages of the total amount distilled? Thanks, Robbie PS No such thing as...
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RLB
last2blast
Dec 28, 2012 4:54 pm
Yes, that was a little confusing. If your wash is 100% and you produced 14% alcohol, you would have 86% waster and solids remaining. If your 100% is of...
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Robert1971
robertjohnso...
Dec 28, 2012 7:11 pm
Does anybody have an idea of how far the internal heating elements should be placed from the bottom of the pot? 5",10" etc..... Do you put one at 5" and the...
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KM Services
goodyear1952
Dec 28, 2012 7:22 pm
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...
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RLB
last2blast
Dec 29, 2012 4:41 pm
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,...
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RLB
last2blast
Dec 29, 2012 8:43 pm
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...
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tgfoitwoods
Dec 30, 2012 1:43 am
Robert, You are operating under a large and debilitating, but extremely common (among folks that have yet to distill), misconception about boiling points and...
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RLB
last2blast
Dec 30, 2012 3:14 am
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...
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RLB
last2blast
Dec 30, 2012 4:32 am
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...
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henry sangret
henrysangret
Dec 31, 2012 2:13 am
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...
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GGB
girlguidebis...
Dec 31, 2012 2:15 am
zymurgybob wrote: "...As the boiling changes the respective concentrations of the liquid components in the wash, the boiling point will change, and the...
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RLB
last2blast
Dec 31, 2012 6:42 am
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,...
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waljaco
Jan 1, 2013 1:42 pm
When in London - http://portobellostarbar.co.uk/ginstitutelondon/just-passing wal...
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waljaco
Jan 1, 2013 2:02 pm
A revival after some 200 years! http://www.sipsmith.com wal...
