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Distillers & new_distillers Policy Distillers & new_distillers Policy Introduction: Due to the ever-increasing worldwide activity in relation to spamming,...
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Hello, I feel I may have breeched the rules in the post. Hey I am battling to use one of these computers and I am sorry I answered the questions that were...
tippler106
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Jul 1, 2008
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I want to thank both you Jim and also Harry for your answers. One final question about the spirit run. Forgive me if you have hit this topic in the past but,...
daddyman00126
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Jul 1, 2008
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Hey Tippler, if you saw the Group rules, that happens month by month to remind members of the group, it's not directed at you, it's directed to tell All of us...
mavnkaf
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Jul 1, 2008
10:23 am
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As Side Note for Tippler106, The link I gave was the first one I saw, and won't be the best one for you of course. But still google cooperage, for Australia...
mavnkaf
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Jul 1, 2008
10:42 am
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Ok I did a test on medium toast oak chips and this is what I got. In one pint of 120 proof I added 2 grams of oak chips. I let it set for almost 2 weeks...
daddyman00126
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Jul 1, 2008
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Here are a couple of suggestions for actual molasses but this would be premium grade first run molasses and is made solid by boiling. ...
Sherman
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Jul 1, 2008
12:02 pm
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Hey Tip, No you did not break any rules by suggesting suppliers for oak. That posting for Group Rules - File - Group-Policy.html ...
jamesonbeam1
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Jul 1, 2008
12:12 pm
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For the life of me I can't remember their name. I will work it out and let you know. But have a look through the yellow pages. Dont try the big ones like ...
wilsotic
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Jul 1, 2008
12:29 pm
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Welcome all New Members, This site contains much information and a multitude of members with vast amounts of information. Please feel free to research and ask...
jamesonbeam1
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Jul 1, 2008
12:44 pm
30090
... I do my strip runs in my pot still because the tall salad bowl lid keeps my mind at ease about foaming plus it is easier to clean. However I have done a...
rye_junkie1
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Jul 1, 2008
1:48 pm
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Panela (South America)) & Jaggery (India) are not molasses. They are unrefined sugars - at least 90% sucrose. Molasses is what is drained from these sugars...
waljaco
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Jul 1, 2008
2:10 pm
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I usually collect some 9-10 liters from 25 liters mash, so you could try going up to 2 gallons even. The real clue of when to stop is to have a thermometer in...
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Jul 1, 2008
2:14 pm
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Waljaco, you are completely in error. Molasses comes in several different grades, from extra fine, which is the first cooking, down to blackstrap which is...
Sherman
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Jul 1, 2008
2:47 pm
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Tippler I think "Marks homebrewing in Ncle has staves from distilleries I am going down next week, I`ll ask him He is also an excellent source of ANYTHING, as...
Peter Davis
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Jul 1, 2008
4:12 pm
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Hey Bill, Good question. There are 2 basic reasons for doing this. The first is for saftety reasons, due to the highly explosive properties of high ABV...
jamesonbeam1
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Jul 1, 2008
4:21 pm
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When I make limoncello I use lemon oil for the infusion into my neutral spirit (approx. 55%abv). I leave it for a month, shaking the carboy every day. Then I...
Derek Hamlet
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Jul 1, 2008
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Hi,I've been trying to get a grip on silicone sealants ,reading the many many posts on it.People have mentioned RTV but some RTV's can have that acetic acid...
thewilly789
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Jul 1, 2008
6:27 pm
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Alex, First off thank you for your through answer awsome, that's alot really appreciate it. I have got raw "unrefined" cane sugar here in the grocery, it's a ...
billy.turf
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Jul 1, 2008
6:36 pm
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Hola billy IŽm glad you like my explanations and that they somehow could help you. About the flavor remember during the fermentation either use: a) brown...
castillo.alex2008
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Jul 1, 2008
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Greeting all, I live at 1350 ft above sea level. Do I need to adjust my target temps? This is great. I can't wait to get started....
Mike
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Jul 1, 2008
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... <abbababbaccc@...> wrote: Hi Mason and Riku, Collecting until 99C is possible, but I donŽt want to squeeze that much that finally I get off flavors that...
castillo.alex2008
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Jul 1, 2008
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Hi Mike. Yes you have to. IŽll boil some water and stick the termometer and those will be your 100C. In the other hand put some ice with little water on it,...
castillo.alex2008
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Jul 1, 2008
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Using silicone? I never have, but I probably would if I thought I needed it. I am a simple man and over thinking gives me hives. If I wanted answers on how...
headsmashedin
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Jul 1, 2008
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Hi Mike, Yes, you will have to adjust your temp readings based on barometric pressures at various altitudes. There are many charts you can look up for your...
jamesonbeam1
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Jul 1, 2008
8:31 pm
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Just finishing my mini and looking for a thermometer for the column. I see them from $8.00 USD analog meat thermometers to $40.00 digital oil and candy...
slipthruthecracks
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Jul 1, 2008
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Hi Pap! About cleaning your still it depends on the material is made up of. But in general after using normal detergent IŽll: 1.) Do an only water run. Water...
castillo.alex2008
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Jul 1, 2008
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You can leave those nasties to the boiler if you have a proper reflux still. ARC and even VM with proper procedure does that automatically. No problems there. ...
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Jul 1, 2008
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Thanks Alex   It is copper and I will try the vinegar and your other suggestions..I'm looking forward to my first batch in several years..PAP   Oh, will just...
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pap214214
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Jul 1, 2008
11:30 pm
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... Thanks, so the % change in the water temperature ( about 1% in my case) applies to distilling temps also? Mike In new_distillers@yahoogroups.com,...
Mike
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