I have seen a lot of talk about using Miracle grow plant food as a yeast nutrient. Well ... what is the verdict???? is it safe to use for distilled spirits or...
I am using a 2" column in a reflux setup that uses the Boka slant plate collector. The condenser above the slant plate consists of a 1/2 tube in the center of...
First thanks for every ones help along the way. The agave is in liquid form. It is already processed as a sweetener. I was planning on mixing with water to the...
Hey Everyone I am on my third batch(first that is palatable) of all grain corn liquor, run through a pot still with a doubler. I actually copied one from a...
I have just finished a disappointing spirit run on wash made from corn starch. I got about a quart of drinkable product with a really good taste. I dumped 15...
I made a wash of 1 1/2 gallons of molasse and 10 pounds of light brown sugar and 4 gallons of water the SG is 1150. I put in one pack of champain yeast and...
I plan on building a carbon filter with the basic design coming from Home Distillation site. What is the highest abv I should run thru the carbon? I plan on...
I read somewhere that adding butter to a wash in the boiler prevented foaming. Anyone ever try that? I can usually just cut the heat back and get a hot break...
hi there all probably ive read it somewhere but just thought id ask . after final distilation im having a little trouble knowing the final alchohol contents of...
Now that I got your attention lol I just wanted to let everyone know that thanks to all your help I have made some hootch that's actually smoother and better...
Under what circumstance or condition do you use alpha A enzyme or glouco A enzyme? Please don't get too scientific. Also are there any essence recipes layin...
I bought some medium toasted oak chips, how much should I put in 2 qaurt jar of whiskey that we diluted to 55% and for how long and do they need to be changed...
hi there of course stainless steel fermenting tanks is the best but 600l to 1000l tanks can get quite shaky on your bank details lol so if i resroted to...
We have a 30 gallon tub of water that cools the condenser,as we distill obviously the water heats up when we cool it down the temperature of the still drops...
I ran some brown sugar through and left it in bottles while I made more. When I was ready to put it in the barrel, I noticed white tissue paper type algae in a...
Well I have probably made around 50 batches and I have always used distillers yeast for everything because wanted the highest alcohol content. I have used it...
I have used paint strainer bags to remove grain and then used a clearing agent. Its is very clear. Do I still need to use external heat or could I use internal...
I put about 72# plus of HFCS into 28 gallons of water and get about 1.115 SG and that's based on the weight of the pail which is 55#, no scales involved so ...
The cloudy distillate at the end of a stripping run....I've been saving that for a vodka run but the skunky smell makes me wonder if I'm missing out on...
I cannot find a previous post I am looking for. It was related to rum, and I know all the usual suspects were involved in it, Jim, Alex, Harry, maybe even...
I've got a flaked wheat and barley mash that's about 48 hours old. It stinks...I mean it smells kinda rotten. Does or should wheat stink? My corn mashes have...
Does anyone know how to generate oxygen using Hydrogen Peroxide in a copper cylinder. I built one of these years ago but lost the specs and directions for use...
I have been wondering how to keep my liquor clear and add flavoring such as peach or cinnamon? tried the liqour quick...didnt work. i have a reflux still, so i...
hi again if i was to use raw spring water for my ferment. of course as nature insist there will be bad organism and good ones now the question is knowing that...
