Enjoy all your videos. I'm new at this, but learning alot from you.thanks for your time and advice and sharing what you know.
@danielm7585
3 жыл бұрын
I can’t tell you how much you are helping me. Yeah I’m a newbie , but I am learning a lot from you 🤗. Thanks 🙏
@bradwiebe5692
4 жыл бұрын
You are such a great teacher for the person starting out! And I watch everything you put out. Thank you for your time!
@MrSnickers1969
5 жыл бұрын
Great videos, getting my friends in Germany into this great hobby, we do have strict laws slowing the distillation of 0.5 liters only but we do enjoy it immensely
@mattphillip9255
8 ай бұрын
thank you. your awesome all your videos are decent, and I'm very grateful for all I've learned from you.
@geraldwest3428
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another comprehensive video with invaluable info.
@craighorrocks3964
3 жыл бұрын
Great information, you're making this easy!
@ronaldjerrimmy4659
3 жыл бұрын
i get it totally thank you for the hydro lesson
@lilchris173
8 жыл бұрын
That definitely answered some questions I had. I always thought.. If the alcohol going into the parrot had heads .. then would it really get out? So now I know, we run them out, thenn add the parrot. And when the proof starts dropping, then we can start checking for tails without the parrot.
@smntsn
5 жыл бұрын
I'm from Turkey. We love 45 abv :)
@kevinweinberger8446
3 жыл бұрын
I watched your video and enjoyed it very much. I’m interested in getting in doing something in the near future, but just started doing research on the processes of making spirits for my family and friends. Do you have any suggestions for me in my quest in my research ? Thank you sir!
@MrGattor33
8 жыл бұрын
Hey George great video as always, but hafta correct you on the alcohol % on the 101 proof. It's not 45.5% it's 50.5% abv ..... Lol We know mistakes happen but hey no one is perfect but great video none the less!! 👍🏼
@BarleyandHopsBrewing
8 жыл бұрын
Yep, sometimes the mind goes numb.Thanks George
@MrGattor33
8 жыл бұрын
+Barley and Hops Brewing LLC Hahahaha it happens George... Lol
@bradwiebe5692
4 жыл бұрын
@@BarleyandHopsBrewing only when the product is good ...LOL! Keep On Stillin!
@MrTarek1946
3 жыл бұрын
George since the brew is going to be cut down to 80 proof I can't see the point where you are aiming for 192 while distilling
@jodogugschd7904
Жыл бұрын
Could be a couple of reasons: 1) you are not destilling for consumtion, but for a chemical reason. (e.g. you want to make biofuel, desinfectant or a cleaner) Then you would need the alcohol to be as pure as possible. 2) it might be easier to transport. In the case of a hobbyist it makes not much of a difference, but when you handle the stuff in Truckloads or waggons, 50% less weight and volume can make a difference for you. 3) (And this is, in my mind, the only case where it is relevant for the hobby destiller:) You want to get rid of the flavour. Might be, you want to make the base for a gin or some other flavour infused spirit. In this case destilling it with a reflux to 190 proof is faster than destilling and diluting it a coupple of times with a potstil.
@winemakers2070
5 жыл бұрын
thank you sir
@edwardfoley5869
7 жыл бұрын
Does the mash ABV have anything to do with the proof of the distilled alcohol? Or the quantity of the alcohol?
@yanethrincon1164
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you George!!
@radams009
2 жыл бұрын
Hi. do not know what to do. I used a 153 proof to make Limoncello. 4 Cups of 153 proof, 15 limon skins. 1-1/2 sugar, 4 cups water . I did this 4 times. I thank that I would like to have the proof at about 90. I can you help me on this journey. Granddad was a moonshiner in KY. I do not think he would give me a okay
@ws18002
8 жыл бұрын
good video, as always, but, best check your math @ 7:30.
@DB-thats-me
5 жыл бұрын
Yup 101 proof = 50.5 ABV not 45.5.
@VietNguyen-cz6xk
8 жыл бұрын
When you mentioned the proofs that a pot still would normally operate at, is that with or without a thump/doubler? The highest number I got from my last run was a little over 140 proof with a thump. Should I be happy with this number or strive for more? My setup was a 10 gallon pot with a 2 quart tump. The pot was filled to half capacity with hard apple cider that fermented to a little over 10% abv. Also, is my thump undersized? I did a bit of research on HD (Home Distiller), but still have more questions than answers.
@MrGattor33
8 жыл бұрын
Ok so first off how big is your column or are you using a column style vs. a traditional style? Next your thump is too small, ideally you want it 1/3 the size of the still size so For a 10 gallon you want a 3.5 gallon thump. As for the strength or the proof being at 140 that can vary but if it stays like that or if that's the final overall proof you get then that's not bad. As for the abv % of the mash is just to give you an indication of how much end product you will get out of your run ..... i. e. a 20% abv mash will give you 1 full gallon of end product. I hope this helps!! Oh and make sure to put some alcohol inside your thump (something like the tails or if you don't have any try a cheap vodka and put just enough to cover the vapor end on your inlet pipe that way it still leaves room for expansion) so let me know if you have anymore questions I'll try and help.
@VietNguyen-cz6xk
8 жыл бұрын
+MrGattor33 I have no column since it's a traditional style pot still. Unless you are asking how tall the thump is. Does the amount of liquid (water, tails, low wines, mash, etc.) that the vapor has to pass through vertically before entering the condenser also play a role in the proof of distillate? I'll try to get exact dimensions when I get the chance. Also, could I rectify the issue of thump size by running another thump of the same capacity in line before the condenser? I only ask because the still was designed to handle multiple attachments from the manufacturer. It would be easier to simply order another thump and chain two together instead of building a larger one from scratch.
@MrGattor33
8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Westmill No thump height has nothing to do with it however the size does that's why I said to use that specific size. Now as for using multiple in line I have seen it done but I do not condone it because of the fact the jars can possibly shatter over time, seen it done. So I take it your traditional style is a still w/lyne arm and worm and thump added correct?
@VietNguyen-cz6xk
8 жыл бұрын
+MrGattor33 Yes, traditional style pot, cap, line arm, thump, and flake stand/condenser. Everything is 22oz 22gauge copper. www.stillzstore.com/Moonshine-Still-10-Gallon-Traditional-STZ-10G.htm
@MrGattor33
8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Westmill Ok I've seen those before but never used one of those! Is the 140 proof your overall end product proof? And how much end product do you get?
@giovanni-hf9uo
3 жыл бұрын
So a tralle will only work for ethanol only (distilled product)
@dilipbhandari7101
4 жыл бұрын
Sar i like yuva video bat layngveg opshan not in indian layngveg seting
@fitzwater504
3 жыл бұрын
Can this same hydrometer be used after distilling wine into Brandy? Thanks for any info just learning.
@onesmurf8044
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it can be used for grape (and other fruit) brandy as well.
@MrBlkindian123
4 жыл бұрын
Making my first ever sugar wash has been cooking for week and still producing gas out of the release valve . How long will this or can this cook before distillation
@ipreweda
4 жыл бұрын
Untill its done. The specific gravity will approach 1.000
@Judge_Judy
4 жыл бұрын
mine went all the way to the bottom and i dont see it anymore
@dimitardimitrov9781
4 жыл бұрын
George could you please advise how to spell "perick"? The stainless still double skin gadget where you putting the hydrometer. What is the proper name of that device? Thanks!
@BarleyandHopsBrewing
4 жыл бұрын
parrot
@dimitardimitrov9781
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, George!
@steviertommoethompson5932
4 жыл бұрын
hi george im a bit confused after my first run on my airstill the reading on my alcometer is approx 50 isthis the proof reading or di i double the 50 which will give me 100 proof is this the way alcometers work cheers steve durham city u.k
@BarleyandHopsBrewing
4 жыл бұрын
50 % is 100 Proof
@brianracer8773
6 жыл бұрын
great video.... my problem is I need high proof alcohol and all I can get is 120 proof .. how do I take out the water ,,,to raise the proof /// ive used 3A molecular sieves and its not working.. please help ... thank you
@BarleyandHopsBrewing
6 жыл бұрын
Improve your process and your proof will go up in direct relationship to your efficiency. George
@brianracer8773
6 жыл бұрын
im buying everclear and its 120 proof... how do I raise that up/// others have said molecular sieves will help// what do you recommend ..
@BarleyandHopsBrewing
6 жыл бұрын
Everclear is normally 180 proof. Something must be wrong with your alcohlometer.
@brianracer8773
6 жыл бұрын
California new laws // 120 proof.. im getting a alochol distiller to reclaim it... but still need to raise it up... any idea
@bradwiebe5692
4 жыл бұрын
@@brianracer8773 Yes here in Canada, Ever Clear is finally available ,but only at 120 proof! go to the USA and its 180 proof. Now that I have my still I make my own a lot cheaper and a lot more fun.
@josephbach1144
4 жыл бұрын
101 / 2 = 50.5 ... no one said you were a math major.
@Graham1904
4 жыл бұрын
101 proof is 50.5% not 45.5% :)
@wormytom
8 жыл бұрын
you know what else is a scientific impossibilitaaay? is me not liking these videos
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