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