Minpac wrote:I've been hoping to pick one up too after reading a few rapid aging threads over on the HD forums. I have tried the nuclear aging method with some success though. Have you given the microwave aging a go? I'd love to hear your comparison.
Minpac wrote:I've been hoping to pick one up too after reading a few rapid aging threads over on the HD forums. I have tried the nuclear aging method with some success though. Have you given the microwave aging a go? I'd love to hear your comparison.
Whiskyaugogo wrote:Minpac wrote:I've been hoping to pick one up too after reading a few rapid aging threads over on the HD forums. I have tried the nuclear aging method with some success though. Have you given the microwave aging a go? I'd love to hear your comparison.
Putting high% spirit in a microwave and turning it on is the stupidest idea ever and should NEVER be attempted!
r1zzla wrote:The only % mentioned in this thread is 40%. With a max temp of 40degC, why is there a problem ?
Whiskyaugogo wrote:Putting high% spirit in a microwave and turning it on is the stupidest idea ever and should NEVER be attempted!
Minpac wrote:Whiskyaugogo wrote:Putting high% spirit in a microwave and turning it on is the stupidest idea ever and should NEVER be attempted!
The ultrasound does sound safer. I did some review of the process prior to trying it at 40%, and felt pretty comfortable - though there is always an element of risk to these things. As per putting low wines in boilers, I wouldn't recommend above 40%.
While there is possibility for ignition if there are metals in the microwave to spark (forks, lids,etc), autoignition (ie. without ignition source, like a spark or flame) of acetone (the lowest ignition point fusel alcohol) is at 465 degrees C, and these are evaporated first. Ethanol has an autoignition point of 365 degrees C. In minute long bursts, I don't believe the magnetron manages to achieve temperatures of this level, and opening the space to check each minute clears the vapour in the microwave.
In any case, when I did try it, I put a tea towel over the top to absorb some of the vapour, and vapour then predominantly sits in the jar headspace.
mark84 wrote:Hey r1zzla sounds interesting, what size US CLEANER do you use? I have been looking at a few myself but not sure what size/ specs would suit best
scythe wrote:
Creating alcohol vapour in open atmosphere is always a bad idea.
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