A refractometer has been suggested for monitoring . It would appear a range of 50% up would be required. I cannot find any direct reading hand held units...
A question to Riku. I have built a Bokakob 1.5" x20 "mini still and wish to convert it to an ext ARC.As there is only 14" of packing max for the arc tube to...
Hello Group, Just want to know how people monitor the pH of there wash. I know there are a couple of methods out there. It is a case of reading too many books...
Hi all is there a place in Australia where I can purchase bulk (cheap) essences such as rum, scotch, and bourbon? Seems silly to pay $10 for a sachet. Have a...
Hi... I've got a 18 feet 70 mm SS (64 mm inner diameter) pipe layning around and i thought it might be an idea just using the whole pipe filled up with...
on a reflux still does it matter where the supply water line hooks up to the still? on the bottom close to the pot or on the top ? also was wondering i was...
Hello, I'm pretty new to this so this will probably sound like a stupid question. I know that on the first run you need to throw away 100- 150ml. of foreshot....
I'm making a slightly larger version of the bokakob ministill. I'm confused as to the construction details the 1/4" tube that connects the needle valve to the...
Hey all Iam a newbee to stills Ive been brewing beer since i was 13 {german parents} I would like to build a still that can make a very clean product or...
I make my own vodka a little different from how some people do. Generally, to distill vodka, one would use a reflux column set at a 9:1 reflux. I just double...
Sorry it took so long guys. I posted my burst fire sutronics controller picture. Hopefully it's fairly clear as I'm not used to drawing electrical diagrams....
This is something I found very infromative and interesting. Mostly about producing branvy, but has an abundant amount of helpful information. Should be looked...
Forwarded message: Hello Harry, Thank you for writing to Yahoo! Groups. I'm sorry for answering your email with such delay. I have read your email and...
I know to discard first 150 ml per five gallons of forshots, but do you collect the heads (250 ml per five gallons) and include as keeper with the heart? ...
Hello. I am going to distill my mash tommorow in my pot still and I was wondering if there is any way to reuse my mash? Correct me if I'm doing this wrong, but...
..,still (still) working on the beast! but she nears launch date! lol. I keep busy and out of the bitter cold here in the northeast. Just thought some of you...
..,wasn't sure my other post went thru, but I wanted to show "baby" to the group. It's been a REAL long haul, but what a "trip". Thanks for lookin' Marshal....
is there anyone in ireland wants distilling gear? im giving up making it due to girlfriend pressure lol..theres a couple of columns some two inch pipe,beer...
Has anyone tried syrup instead of sugar in their wash? I seem to have an abundance of corn syrup and corn meal? They seem to be a staple in the Native American...
How critical is it to maintain exact temps when running a pot still? I still have no thermometer. I have run it generally slow for a steady slow drip, and try...
Hey, how yall doin? I've always been interested in making my own distilled spirits, and finally have the time and resources to take a serious stab at it. The ...
3# of John Bull Light Liquid Unhopped Malt. 10# Beet Sugar. Pint of Molasses (it was on the shelf) 2 TBSP of Distillers Yeast (supposed to go to 20+%) 5 tsp...
I have done sugar / turbo washes so far (about 5 or 6)but I have a chance to pick up 25# of wheat flakes for free (plus 20 miles driving). The only real catch...
Hello Brewsters, I'm very much interested in vacuum distilling. Has any one done this with any success. I have many questions about cooling the vapor to ...
There's a new free e-magazine that's circulating around the net called Distilling Quarterly. The first issue was released this month aimed for the hobby...
I have tried 2 types of packing copper and stainless steel scrubbers, although i do not believe that they are pure. a magnet sticks to both types. I have a...
Anyone else noticed the amount of spam in the New distillers unnoficial archive?? Distillers seems ok though. I sent Matt a direct email but maybe his spam...
