Redux wrote:is it over?
SBB wrote:Redux wrote:is it over?
Im thinking the only way with one of those would be to keep checking for tails, Smell / taste tails , its all over.
Redux wrote:SBB wrote:Redux wrote:is it over?
Im thinking the only way with one of those would be to keep checking for tails, Smell / taste tails , its all over.
output almost stopped so i pulled the pin. i run outside and it was only 13 deg here today so im wondering if that made any difference.(the boiler was wrapped in a 10mm foam sheet for insulation)
im airing the jars now but i cant smell any difference from any of them yet, ill leave them out overnight to see if i can pick up any differences tomorrow... ill re read the cuts guide tomorrow and see if i can pick anything up.
time will tell...
cheers redux
Redux wrote:im starting my boka build today....
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mlb1263 wrote:I am using this one as well, modified it by adding a 2 inch SS reflux column 750 mm high filled with SS scrubbers.
This setup gives me 95% output, I have noticed when packing is too tight the column throws up, keep the packing very loose so it does not happen.
I double distill
I discard first 250ml on the first run, and 250ml on second distillation run,just to be sure, start the second run at 40%. ( mix your first run from 95% down to 40%)
run your water flow to keep the temp of the output water so it does not feel warm when you touch the water.
the last run I collect in 500ml lots in numbered bottles #1, #2 ect ...., when the tails taste/smell happens ( smells like wet cardboard) and the column temp goes above 89-90 C , usually the strength drops below 90%, I stop and discard the last 500ml.
The middle bottles should be your heart ( should taste smooth and little sweeter than the rest, little or no burn on the tongue) , good to make vodka, the rest I blend into scotch, whiskey bourbon ect ...
I hope this helps .........
Regards,
MrBeer ........
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