Hey George! I just want to say Thank you. I'm part of that silent 99.99% that have learned so much from your videos, (and the others too) My wife says you must have been a teacher because you do it so naturally and have the patience of a saint. Thanks again George. Be well. ❤
George you are a wealth of knowledge. Your videos have helped me greatly. Thank you for doing what you do and helping continue the community of home distillation.
George, don't let the few idiots get to you. There are many of us that love what you do. You have given us so much information we could never properly thank you!! In the name of the craft thank you!!!!
Mr, George,I Mention in the past that we the watchers would really like to see you publish a Brewery book,with all the great recipes from all the videos and alot more.we are still waiting.
The first thing I noticed was the picture of George holding what at first glance looked like a giant joint. He had an enormous smile on his face wich always happens when you hold a joint that big. Great info, as per usual.
I watch this and I can feel how frustrated and tired he is from all the not-so-smart questions he gets. We appreciate all that you're doing, sir. And we hope you can keep guiding us even though you might sometimes get really angry at some questions that you get from some people. The rest of us would definitely abhor to lose the guidance and mentoring of such a wise person as yourself due to a rage-quit. We cannot thank you enough sir! Keep up the absolutely awesome work.
Your a great instructor George. I believe I’ve watched everyone you’ve made. Sometimes you didn’t answer some of my emails and I went back and noticed they were dumb questions that I could have answered with a little research. I appreciate all your hard work. Thank you George for what you’ve done for us!
Sorry, some emails just get by me. I do get hundreds a day and sometimes need to filter through them. I mean no disrespect if I don't answer. I just can't keep up sometimes. George
I had a laugh at 'grass clippings'. I have seen some stuff in 'online' forums...like asking about fermenting peperoni or some other meat and asking what it would taste like after distillation. We feel your pain George! Thank you for the videos and happy distilling.
Mr George I wanna thank ya again I'm the one who lost like half his family and got a still from my uncle after he passes and man I'm still rocking thanks to you my first sugar wash u showed us turned out great then I did a real full blown corn mash and few hick ups using cracked corn (like the pre boiling got me so I had to restart ) took me 3 days in my kitchen and my wife hated it but boy il tell ya what it's running beautiful and Cristal clear and so smooth and tasty and all I had to do was listen to you . Thank you everything you teach always works the first time every time . Love all yall brewing and distilling Brothers thank yall for the help here and there 🙏 bless you all
I have learned a lot from you. And the info you put out is spot on. Thanks for the videos. Let the negative comments go in one ear and out the other. Your Doing a GREAT Job !!
George, I use hot (but not boiling) water before and after the intro of alcohol into the filter, the temp difference can be felt on the outside of filter to "know" when/where the change from water and ethanol is in the process. Also I start with a little higher proof into the filter so if water mixes in, it will still be above what my final proof will eventually be.
I’ve seen two methods for charcoal filtering. A trickle from the top like the “Jack Daniel’s” distillery uses and the method you referenced in this video. Is there one you prefer or are there different reasons to use each method? Thanks you for your time.
Watching your videos in 2025! It is very hard to find a person with your knowledge of the craft? In today's World. I say this with the utmost respect. Someone who is willing to explain the process of distilling in a way that no other human has? The cared sharing. The Art of distilling. You are the Bob Ross of Distilling. I hope one day you get the recognition you deserve! All the best to you and family! I hope all is well! All the best.
Hello Georges, Thank for your vidéos. I am french. The Only actif carbon i can found in France are aquarium actif carbon. I have done one hard seltzer, but its not cristal clear, its a bit color not not Foggy. Do the active charcol can catch some of the color ?
Thank you George for all you give to the hobby! We understand your plight, and support your decisions. Unfortunately there will always be a few nuts in the bunch. Let's face it, you're the best youtuber on this subject with over 118,000 subscribers. You have earned every one! Thanks again for keeping on.
Appreciate your knowledge, I’ve been moonshining for 12 months and love the science of it.....and the taste. This is the first time I heard you can’t filter out tails. No wonder it hasn’t worked for me, double damn. Tried Brita and made my own big filer, nothing ever worked. I’ll follow your lead and not even collect after the tails show up. My corn whisky hearts tastes awesome all by themselves, no filtering. I’ll save myself hours of tasting wet cardboard after the hearts. Thanks!!!
I found you in the past few months, to bad you have what I call retailed, ie you have cared about what you do that been abused one time to many, I have a few of those hats to. Thanks for lessons
George, as someone who has called you about a challenge with my equipment, you were extremely helpful and patient. Its disappointing that people would take advantage of that generosity and behave as if it's your responsibility. Most of us follow you because of your attitude, your ability to teach and the information you pass along. Please don't let the selfish fools get you down and know that so many of us really appreciate all you do.
Ditto the many thanks for sharing so much. I got a laugh watching George in the shop wearing short sleeves. Up here in "the D"" (No Not Dallas, Detroit!) its 9 out. I want to get back to 30 before venturing out to create a new mash. For now, jusr have to draw down the stock from learning, trying, and tuning!
Hey George, Great video as always. I'm just getting in to the craft. Would adding carbon when you add yeast do a similar thing, (Still Spirits Pure) claims to do that - what's your opinion. Thanks.
That is a technique. I am not a big fan but that is only because of the mess liquid carbon tends to make. This has a tendency of removing a good portion of the low boiling point volatiles so they are missing when the mash goes into the still.
I hope this is not thought of as a 'stupid-ass' question but we are using an alcohol (ethanol) on plastic (pvc pipe). My concern is whether we would/could leach out some of the plastic from the pvc piping and be adding unpleasant tastes into our now filtered distillent? I saw an episode on Moonshiners where a contestant used a piece of plastic piping in the bottom of her worm and that distillent (very hot) pick up a plastic taste. What might be a better that using pvc? Cooper pipe or stainless steel piping? Thoughts?
This was my thoughts as well. I was hoping George would have answered. I checked the price of 4" copper and stainless pipe and decided that was a nope! lol. I don't know the price in your area, but a 4' piece was over $300. I finally just made a square tube using 1x6 aged oak with stainless screws and 100% silicone at the joints, then some stainless window screen on the bottom. I control the flow with a stainless pot/tap dripping from the top. I've since decided that one or two passes through a regular counter top water filter is just as good and a lot simpler. Back to plastic, but I've never detected any leeching. I suspect George has come to the same conclusion with his PVC or he wouldn't use it.
Here is my concern. If you have time to comment please do. Doesn’t filtering thru a Brita or activated carbon strip flavors? For example a corn whiskey may be stripped of the corn flavor? True or false or could you explain the effects between the different types of filtering and how it effects flavors compared to filtering thru “oak or wood” charcoal as the old timers did/do it.
A little bit. I filter with a pitcher and I hate to give up any of the corn flavor, but I usually run it through about 3 times to clean up the smell and taste and there is still a lot of flavor.
I find your videos very informative but I’ve also found a new use for them as well since I’ve had my back injury I watch them just before bed time to help me fall asleep lol
My first ever Mash just finished off today !! It was the George Washington Rye ,,, can’t wait to run it ,, It smelled (and tasted) so good coming out of the fermenter !! Super excited 😍😎👍
Thanks George! Appreciate your time and efforts. In past videos, you used the Zero water filter system; I noticed a loss of gravity pts. after filtering. Would hold true for the Stone carbon too?
Flavors are dictated by molecule arrangement and are not necessarily molecules themselves. The only flavor that can be removed is the flavor of any molecule captured by the carbon. The rest continues through.
George already knows this, but for those interested in research behind filtration through activated carbon, the conclusions have been that ~12x40 mesh size is the optimum sizing to adsorb contaminants while avoid the large pressure drops in flow rates. This does mean grain sizes greater than 1mm - actually up to 1.7mm size. This from multiple repeated confirmed peer studies in published literature.
Great info, as always George. My Paw just used a silk hat to filter his moonshine. Is this the same principle as polishing? Or is that something different?
hi George, are there any concerns about extracting chemicals from the pvc pipe, glue or wax also is it best to polish at high proof or the final tempered product
There is widespread consensus that the PVC pipe found at the home improvement stores should not be used with alcohol because of chemical leaching. Kind of makes sense as PVC primer contains methyl ethyl ketones to dissolve the pipe and bond with the cement. I would LOVE to save the $$$, but this seems pretty risky.
Good evening Professor Duncan! Believe me I know your frustration and the toll it takes on what you're trying to do. So that being said you just have to blow it off and go on, easier said than done I know. But the Humans are just like that. And it cheeses me off that it is interfering with my education. Anyway when I first seen you build this I did a little research. And what I ended up doing was building the same basic structure as you did. But I had an epiphany. RV inline carbon water filter. Nifty self contained filter that attaches to the bottom of the stack with simple garden hose fittings. Rated for 5000 gallon and you can stack them if you so desire, their around 10 bucks a pop and sealable when not in use. Just unscrew and put a plug in it. Gets full, throw it away. Easy peasy. Oh by the way, I was just letting this play in the background while I was working. And in 23 min they have 10 commercials on you. Now if you were not successful you couldn't bring them that kind of ad space. Thanks stay safe and stay well. Ken
Thanks for the comment. Great idea you have there. Commercials are out of my control (^%$E#&), I guess you are right and if this channel was not successful they wouldn't do that.
Please tell me about the tip you have and where you bought it. I see a plastic pipe, but let's pretend I am from Mars and know nothing about the other pieces.
When you speak about spirit and alcohol, do you refer to the diluted (40%) or prediluted? The reason I am asking is because I feel that this method drops the percentage sometimes and especially if you mix it with more water you used before you pour the alcohol.
I'm willing to accept that wetting/soaking your filter element (charcoal) before running your product through is a good thing. But please tell me WHY it needs to be wet first.
You South African guys should be making your own. It’s a shame alcohol is banned for you right now. It’s cool that you can make your own though 😄👍 God bless
@@MysticDonBlair Man this Lockdown really sucks but hey, I'm running my shine at 86% so after cutting it, I end up with 7 bottels of 43% home brewed lip smacking goodness. 😁
Remember your older video on filtering where you suggested using a ZeroWater filter? I've used one ever since and found it to be far and away the best and easiest filter for spirits. Only con is cartridge cost. I found it even works on flavored spirits with no loss of the good flavors. The ABV as you noted back then must be no more than 50% or it will flow too fast through the ZeroWater filter. Old timer moonshiners used American white oak charcoal or Hickory charcoal. I heard Hickory was considered the best. I've tried both and like them better than activated charcoal, but that's a personal preference. Overall, I'll take the ZeroWater filter system over all the others. Side note George: don't let the little bumps in life get to you, just let them go. You are a bit stressed and showing my friend. Happy Distilling!
i have taken some really bad tasting moonshine (150 proof), and ran it through a 2 quart volume tube of activated carbon with a coffee filter, about 3 times, and then macerated juniper berries and herbs for 24 hours before redistilling. one of the smoothest and best gins i've ever tasted.
Very possible. If there were sugars left over before distilling they tend to carry over into the distillate. The level all depends on how much was left unfermented.
@@BarleyandHopsBrewing thanks for the response. Could I be using to much sugar and Would filtering it like you're describing in this video get rid of any of those unwanted sweet flavors?
Hello George, Interesting point when you mentioned not too use BBQ charcoal, There is a Guy on here called Beaver. He actually used BBQ charcoal by treating it first.
Hey George! I just want to say Thank you. I'm part of that silent 99.99% that have learned so much from your videos, (and the others too) My wife says you must have been a teacher because you do it so naturally and have the patience of a saint. Thanks again George. Be well. ❤
George you are a wealth of knowledge. Your videos have helped me greatly. Thank you for doing what you do and helping continue the community of home distillation.
You are very welcome
Sir, you have guided me every step of the way. Thank you. You are like the Yoda of distillation.
Well said Shane. Thanks George for all of your guidance. Keep it up sir!
George, don't let the few idiots get to you. There are many of us that love what you do. You have given us so much information we could never properly thank you!! In the name of the craft thank you!!!!
Thanks
Mr, George,I Mention in the past that we the watchers would really like to see you publish a Brewery book,with all the great recipes from all the videos and alot more.we are still waiting.
Still working on it.
George
@@BarleyandHopsBrewing you're my hero buddy,I'll be waiting
Me too!...looking forward to it
Actually, that's not a bad idea. 🥃
@@capitaldd3693 it’s George...he never has bad ideas 😂🤘🏼
Happy distilling. Thanks for all you do George.
Thank you for what you do. Your expertise on this subject is invaluable
The first thing I noticed was the picture of George holding what at first glance looked like a giant joint. He had an enormous smile on his face wich always happens when you hold a joint that big. Great info, as per usual.
Thanx a million all the way from south africa again for all the golden info.
I watch this and I can feel how frustrated and tired he is from all the not-so-smart questions he gets. We appreciate all that you're doing, sir. And we hope you can keep guiding us even though you might sometimes get really angry at some questions that you get from some people. The rest of us would definitely abhor to lose the guidance and mentoring of such a wise person as yourself due to a rage-quit. We cannot thank you enough sir! Keep up the absolutely awesome work.
Thank you for what you do George. Keep the knowledge coming.Let the negativity hit you like water on a ducks back! Thanks brother!!!
Good on you George. I appreciate your patience and the time and effort you put in to help us all.
You’re videos are so helpful. Making much better spirits than when I started. Thanks for the tips and tricks George!
Your a great instructor George. I believe I’ve watched everyone you’ve made. Sometimes you didn’t answer some of my emails and I went back and noticed they were dumb questions that I could have answered with a little research. I appreciate all your hard work. Thank you George for what you’ve done for us!
Sorry, some emails just get by me. I do get hundreds a day and sometimes need to filter through them. I mean no disrespect if I don't answer. I just can't keep up sometimes.
George
Fantastic information George, thank you for all of your work! I really hope that you come back to share more expertise
I had a laugh at 'grass clippings'. I have seen some stuff in 'online' forums...like asking about fermenting peperoni or some other meat and asking what it would taste like after distillation. We feel your pain George! Thank you for the videos and happy distilling.
Someone is probably trying to figure out if they can make fuel out of grass.
I guess the question is still out there waiting to be answered.
Gratings from Poland. We know how to polish
Mr George I wanna thank ya again I'm the one who lost like half his family and got a still from my uncle after he passes and man I'm still rocking thanks to you my first sugar wash u showed us turned out great then I did a real full blown corn mash and few hick ups using cracked corn (like the pre boiling got me so I had to restart ) took me 3 days in my kitchen and my wife hated it but boy il tell ya what it's running beautiful and Cristal clear and so smooth and tasty and all I had to do was listen to you . Thank you everything you teach always works the first time every time . Love all yall brewing and distilling Brothers thank yall for the help here and there 🙏 bless you all
I have learned a lot from you. And the info you put out is spot on. Thanks for the videos. Let the negative comments go in one ear and out the other. Your Doing a GREAT Job !!
Id love to just sit an watch you make a video. Never a dull moment. And always keeps me interested.
George, I use hot (but not boiling) water before and after the intro of alcohol into the filter, the temp difference can be felt on the outside of filter to "know" when/where the change from water and ethanol is in the process. Also I start with a little higher proof into the filter so if water mixes in, it will still be above what my final proof will eventually be.
I’ve seen two methods for charcoal filtering. A trickle from the top like the “Jack Daniel’s” distillery uses and the method you referenced in this video. Is there one you prefer or are there different reasons to use each method? Thanks you for your time.
Watching your videos in 2025! It is very hard to find a person with your knowledge of the craft? In today's World. I say this with the utmost respect. Someone who is willing to explain the process of distilling in a way that no other human has? The cared sharing. The Art of distilling. You are the Bob Ross of Distilling. I hope one day you get the recognition you deserve! All the best to you and family! I hope all is well! All the best.
You have been sharing enough info to where I have not needed to interrupt you with a call. But it would be a kick in the ass to do so.
Thanks George, I appreciate you and all you share. 🙏
Hello Georges,
Thank for your vidéos.
I am french.
The Only actif carbon i can found in France are aquarium actif carbon.
I have done one hard seltzer, but its not cristal clear, its a bit color not not Foggy.
Do the active charcol can catch some of the color ?
Hi there!! Can anyone tell me who is singing the opening credits?? Thanks guys.
I've wondered that my self
Is there a faster filter available? I use the ezfilter but it takes soooooooo long! 😡
Hello what is of the music in the background ? thank you
Thank you George for all you give to the hobby! We understand your plight, and support your decisions. Unfortunately there will always be a few nuts in the bunch. Let's face it, you're the best youtuber on this subject with over 118,000 subscribers. You have earned every one! Thanks again for keeping on.
Thanks for that
George
Hello George! If I filter threw a water filter is it necessary to also do the charcoal filtering?
George, your tutorials have been fantastic! Thank you so much!
How do you know when you filter youre not also filtering out good flavours too?
Do you have a link to how you made your filter?
Appreciate your knowledge, I’ve been moonshining for 12 months and love the science of it.....and the taste. This is the first time I heard you can’t filter out tails. No wonder it hasn’t worked for me, double damn. Tried Brita and made my own big filer, nothing ever worked. I’ll follow your lead and not even collect after the tails show up. My corn whisky hearts tastes awesome all by themselves, no filtering. I’ll save myself hours of tasting wet cardboard after the hearts. Thanks!!!
Following... Also from South Africa. Great information! Thank you!
Great vid as always George would love to get that when your done oh and thanks for all the great advice you have given over all this Time
Thanks 👍
I found you in the past few months, to bad you have what I call retailed, ie you have cared about what you do that been abused one time to many, I have a few of those hats to. Thanks for lessons
George, as someone who has called you about a challenge with my equipment, you were extremely helpful and patient. Its disappointing that people would take advantage of that generosity and behave as if it's your responsibility. Most of us follow you because of your attitude, your ability to teach and the information you pass along. Please don't let the selfish fools get you down and know that so many of us really appreciate all you do.
100% facts it's always the few ruining it for the many..
You are my research George! Hahaha. Keep up the great work & remember haters got to hate!!
Thanks George
At what Abv is the best to filter at?
Great question. My understanding is less than 50% Abv.
Lots of good information, the question is does it take the burn out, or am I going to have to catch my breath.
National Treasure, this man! Thank you, George!!
Ditto the many thanks for sharing so much. I got a laugh watching George in the shop wearing short sleeves. Up here in "the D"" (No Not Dallas, Detroit!) its 9 out. I want to get back to 30 before venturing out to create a new mash. For now, jusr have to draw down the stock from learning, trying, and tuning!
God love you too George. Thanks for all you do.
We love all the things you teach us George.
Hey George, Great video as always. I'm just getting in to the craft. Would adding carbon when you add yeast do a similar thing, (Still Spirits Pure) claims to do that - what's your opinion. Thanks.
That is a technique. I am not a big fan but that is only because of the mess liquid carbon tends to make.
This has a tendency of removing a good portion of the low boiling point volatiles so they are missing when the mash goes into the still.
Thanks George 🙂
Is or is not the polishing the difference in between bourbon and whiskey???
I hope this is not thought of as a 'stupid-ass' question but we are using an alcohol (ethanol) on plastic (pvc pipe). My concern is whether we would/could leach out some of the plastic from the pvc piping and be adding unpleasant tastes into our now filtered distillent? I saw an episode on Moonshiners where a contestant used a piece of plastic piping in the bottom of her worm and that distillent (very hot) pick up a plastic taste. What might be a better that using pvc? Cooper pipe or stainless steel piping? Thoughts?
This was my thoughts as well. I was hoping George would have answered. I checked the price of 4" copper and stainless pipe and decided that was a nope! lol. I don't know the price in your area, but a 4' piece was over $300. I finally just made a square tube using 1x6 aged oak with stainless screws and 100% silicone at the joints, then some stainless window screen on the bottom. I control the flow with a stainless pot/tap dripping from the top. I've since decided that one or two passes through a regular counter top water filter is just as good and a lot simpler. Back to plastic, but I've never detected any leeching. I suspect George has come to the same conclusion with his PVC or he wouldn't use it.
Here is my concern. If you have time to comment please do. Doesn’t filtering thru a Brita or activated carbon strip flavors? For example a corn whiskey may be stripped of the corn flavor? True or false or could you explain the effects between the different types of filtering and how it effects flavors compared to filtering thru “oak or wood” charcoal as the old timers did/do it.
A little bit. I filter with a pitcher and I hate to give up any of the corn flavor, but I usually run it through about 3 times to clean up the smell and taste and there is still a lot of flavor.
Is problem using 40-100 activated carbon?
Thanks for another very informative video!!!!!!!
Hello George, can you please list what you use in the video description? Also, THANK YOU for all your help and advice you Sir are a LEGEND!!!
He already has a video on the parts used..
I have learned a lot. Thanks so much
Any particular type of plastic to get? I been barked at about leaching chemicals from the spirits...
My man George!!! Always a great video!! Always great info!!! Always motivating me to achieve more, while raising my quality, not quantity. Ty
Another Outstanding Video Thanks George
Glad you enjoyed it
I find your videos very informative but I’ve also found a new use for them as well since I’ve had my back injury I watch them just before bed time to help me fall asleep lol
My first ever Mash just finished off today !! It was the George Washington Rye ,,, can’t wait to run it ,, It smelled (and tasted) so good coming out of the fermenter !! Super excited 😍😎👍
Nice!!
George. We are fermenting our Septic tank to get enough fuel for a Moonbeam Spaceship to get to Luna. Please send schematics. Thanks, Joe
Thanks George! Appreciate your time and efforts. In past videos, you used the Zero water filter system; I noticed a loss of gravity pts. after filtering. Would hold true for the Stone carbon too?
Hi George, love your work. Quick question, is this only for neutral spirits? If I make a sour mash and carbon filter will this remove those flavours?
Flavors are dictated by molecule arrangement and are not necessarily molecules themselves. The only flavor that can be removed is the flavor of any molecule captured by the carbon. The rest continues through.
George, sir, instructive as always. Thank you. Happy distilling!
George already knows this, but for those interested in research behind filtration through activated carbon, the conclusions have been that ~12x40 mesh size is the optimum sizing to adsorb contaminants while avoid the large pressure drops in flow rates. This does mean grain sizes greater than 1mm - actually up to 1.7mm size. This from multiple repeated confirmed peer studies in published literature.
Great info, as always George. My Paw just used a silk hat to filter his moonshine. Is this the same principle as polishing? Or is that something different?
This made my day....my dad would love you.
I thank you for everything you have taught me George, I have learned more by watching your videos than any other sources!!
hi George, are there any concerns about extracting chemicals from the pvc pipe, glue or wax also is it best to polish at high proof or the final tempered product
I am also concerned about this. Hope someone can provide an answer
There is widespread consensus that the PVC pipe found at the home improvement stores should not be used with alcohol because of chemical leaching. Kind of makes sense as PVC primer contains methyl ethyl ketones to dissolve the pipe and bond with the cement. I would LOVE to save the $$$, but this seems pretty risky.
Hey George, I'm a new distiller,I'm an avid watcher of you,jessie and the bearded dude and my knowledge of this art is huge thanks to y'all
When you are distilling spirits twice do you still have to throw out the heads
George help me find a 120v to12vDc transformer that I need to make a PID. Thank you
I hope this is a joke... lol
How do you apply the wax to the joints?
I soften it with heat and then apply it with my finger. Once ready to seal I use a heat gun to liquify it and when it cools it seals.
@@BarleyandHopsBrewing Thanks, the filter worked excellently the leak was at the bottom joint I was able to collect every drop even the leaks.
Good evening Professor Duncan!
Believe me I know your frustration and the toll it takes on what you're trying to do.
So that being said you just have to blow it off and go on, easier said than done I know.
But the Humans are just like that.
And it cheeses me off that it is interfering with my education.
Anyway when I first seen you build this I did a little research.
And what I ended up doing was building the same basic structure as you did.
But I had an epiphany.
RV inline carbon water filter.
Nifty self contained filter that attaches to the bottom of the stack with simple garden hose fittings. Rated for 5000 gallon and you can stack them if you so desire, their around 10 bucks a pop and sealable when not in use. Just unscrew and put a plug in it. Gets full, throw it away.
Easy peasy.
Oh by the way, I was just letting this play in the background while I was working.
And in 23 min they have 10 commercials on you.
Now if you were not successful you couldn't bring them that kind of ad space.
Thanks stay safe and stay well.
Ken
Thanks for the comment. Great idea you have there.
Commercials are out of my control (^%$E#&), I guess you are right and if this channel was not successful they wouldn't do that.
You're a hoot George! I almost spilled my blackberry liqueur when you told the story about the guy that wanted a schematic!
Nice. Should the water in the filter be warmed up a little bit bf pouring?
Excellent explanation of how activated carbon works!
Please tell me about the tip you have and where you bought it. I see a plastic pipe, but let's pretend I am from Mars and know nothing about the other pieces.
What about a company like JD where they use maple charcoal. Is this only for flavor?
you filter the good flavors with the bad?
The bad stuff is smaller in size and is captured in the carbon, flavor and good stuff continues through.
Can you filter your mash through this system before you distill it?
Not really what a filter is designed for.
Hey George!! My filter is the same size as yours but I used 200 micron stainless screen. Take care bud
I appreciate the information you gave me .
When you speak about spirit and alcohol, do you refer to the diluted (40%) or prediluted? The reason I am asking is because I feel that this method drops the percentage sometimes and especially if you mix it with more water you used before you pour the alcohol.
Prediluted
would a water filter(brita) do the same thing
To a degree, yes. The brita filter is a small version of this one.
What am I going to do with all these grass clippings now?
LOL
Can’t wait for the follow up video 😄👍
I'm willing to accept that wetting/soaking your filter element (charcoal) before running your product through is a good thing. But please tell me WHY it needs to be wet first.
Liquid displaces air, air will cause pockets of resistance for the spirit and it will not flow through the carbon.
Eliminates voids in the filter.
tyvm
Hi George can we still email for PID orders?
Sorry about the trolls. Your videos are awesome. I wish I had more time to watch them all!
Good stuff.👍🥃
From South Africa, you're freakin amazing. Thanx to you I've run my 3rd batch and enjoy every sip.
You South African guys should be making your own. It’s a shame alcohol is banned for you right now. It’s cool that you can make your own though 😄👍
God bless
@@MysticDonBlair Man this Lockdown really sucks but hey, I'm running my shine at 86% so after cutting it, I end up with 7 bottels of 43% home brewed lip smacking goodness. 😁
Remember your older video on filtering where you suggested using a ZeroWater filter? I've used one ever since and found it to be far and away the best and easiest filter for spirits. Only con is cartridge cost. I found it even works on flavored spirits with no loss of the good flavors. The ABV as you noted back then must be no more than 50% or it will flow too fast through the ZeroWater filter.
Old timer moonshiners used American white oak charcoal or Hickory charcoal. I heard Hickory was considered the best.
I've tried both and like them better than activated charcoal, but that's a personal preference. Overall, I'll take the ZeroWater filter system over all the others.
Side note George: don't let the little bumps in life get to you, just let them go. You are a bit stressed and showing my friend. Happy Distilling!
George is it just candle wax you use?
Most candle wax is scented I would use parafin wax as it's food grade.
i have taken some really bad tasting moonshine (150 proof), and ran it through a 2 quart volume tube of activated carbon with a coffee filter, about 3 times, and then macerated juniper berries and herbs for 24 hours before redistilling. one of the smoothest and best gins i've ever tasted.
Plastics and Glue with alcohol, this really should be avoided, Glass copper and stainless is the way to go
Trying to watch bad connection missed the filter video
Is it normal to have sweet ...... hand sanitizer.....from a sugar wash?
Very possible. If there were sugars left over before distilling they tend to carry over into the distillate. The level all depends on how much was left unfermented.
@@BarleyandHopsBrewing thanks for the response. Could I be using to much sugar and Would filtering it like you're describing in this video get rid of any of those unwanted sweet flavors?
Hello George, Interesting point when you mentioned not too use BBQ charcoal, There is a Guy on here called Beaver. He actually used BBQ charcoal by treating it first.
George, Thank You... wish you were my neighbor.... GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE....
Should you filter at full proof or after tempering?
When using the correct carbon you can filter at full strength and then cut the results.
@@BarleyandHopsBrewing Thank You! I have watched your videos for years but just got my first column.
@@vaughnc1786 congrats and welcome to the hoby