I finished my still, a beer keg boiler with a 1500w heating element in the side, 4 feet of 2" copper for a column and a double reducer over-flow style head. I...
I have been under the impression that Aluminum was a Verboten in distilling because of some adverse reaction with alcohol and THAT was why everyone was using...
Remember reading somewhere about using steam to clean/rejuvenate carbon. Anybody doing this? is it worth it? Im using a stills super reflux so it indeed needs...
Guys & Gals : following is the wee message just sent to me from Yahoo. If there are any attachments in old posts that you'd like to keep, you've got a week to...
"NEW DISTILLERS" Frequently Asked Questions (Feb'03) Posted near the 1st of each month, to the NEW_DISTILLERS newsgroup at www.yahoogroups.com Please email any...
Hi all Not being orthodox I tend to mix n blend as I go. Im using a sugar turbo wash and essences, and tend to do things radiacal like blending a (Jonny walker...
What is to be gained from using dextrose rather than sugar for your wash? I know it's supposed to give a cleaner result but is it really worth the extra cost...
Hello, I am contemplating the making of eau de vie, and am curious about the difference between macerating fruit in neutral spirits vs. fermenting the fruit...
I built a condensor out of 1/4" copper tubing. I packed it with salt, and used a pipe bender, but I get no flow. I think the tubing may have flattened out. ...
as with any computer stuff i may have sent too much with an attachment......would really hate to have it git out.......i only meant to send pics of evaporator...
How do you keep a bright copper still bright? I'm cleaning my copper still what can I coat it with to keep it bright? Your help is very much appreciated. Bob...
Is it possible to produce a "clean" vodka without polishing? I was hoping that making very conservative cuts for both the heads and tails would allow this (I...
anyone using a pump for their cooling water? I tried a few pond pumps but they just dont provide the pressure.I think I need a diaghram type? I need to lift...
So many answers to this one What do you want to produce? a potstill is the cheapest but will only produce a low concentration of alcohol. Bad if you want high...
A question about the double reducer design...in the lower end of the condensor section there is a 1 1/4" cap...my question is....How is it attached? Is it...
Hi Everyone, This weekend I hope to have my column attached to the keg and everything should be ready to go - I'm going to do a water run to check for leaks...
Does anyone know if 'The Complete Distiller"- Mike Nixon and Mike McCaw is available in shops anywhere in melbourne australia? or is it just available via the...
Just a quick question about oaking. My local supplier on his recipe sheet had one for oaking alcohol (soaking staves and some chips for a couple of weeks and...
Hi all I recently posted i was using dextrose which was questioned by some of you.My general reply was im new and thats what i was told to do. I just set too...
Has any one used a 'distiller's refractometer' to determine alcohol strength? I have seen them for sale on several websites for around $130.00 US. I am hoping...
I just finished my first proper run. First run was a bit of an eye opener with leaks and control problems due to lack of time but this one went by the book,...
Hi all, Just finished building my still. N-S design, 2" column, 50" tall. 3500W element. I tested(with just water in the still) the condenser yesterday to ...
Hi Tony, I was just wondering... have you ever thought about collecting all the info from your site and making a book? - I would love to have a hard copy with...
