Thank so much, George! You have been amazing in my growth in the hobby. I appreciate the way you teach, you are an amazing teacher, and I'm a proud pupil, lol. Happy distilling!! Matt
I really like your slider comment. I've had people ask why some of my washes take longer. Now I can tell them what you said instead of sometimes it just does.
I use Fivestars' Powdered Brewery wash myself. You take about a tablespoon worth and add it to hot water, stir it up really good and let sit for about 10 minutes or longer if the fermentor is extremely then you rinse it out with hot water and use starsan no rinse sanitizer and you are ready t go for the next batch.
This is just an idea George, but if you want to illustrate to people visually you could use some dry ice in a bucket of water. It will show them how a layer of CO2 forms on top the mash. I know some people can understand easier when they can see it.
OMG! I can't stand it if my fermenter won't seal! I like having coffee in the morning listening to rhe kids bubble away its a nice way to start my day.
Oxy Clean works good as well on glass, plastic, and stainless but a little bit more expensive. But always rinse and sanitize fermenters and equipment after soaking. #HappyDistilling
Geprge great video as usual interms of your theatrical skills however you have lost me informationally on this one. We still are not clear how much water you have used in each batch. Can you please let us know?
i have another question.. about that 551 solution, does it ever go bad? could i make a large container worth and continue to reuse it to clean my equipments? thanks.
oh lol George, i finally broke down and got bifocul glasses and dont have to get my wife to read hydrometer anymore lol figured you could appreciate that one
Thank you! I have a question. Here in my country Hyrogen Peroxide packages like %3 and %50. Which one shoul I use? and if I buy %50 solution should I use 50ml as well?
I'm guilty of the same thing. Everything has worked out well so far, but I think I will start using one. Better to have and not need than need and not have.
Chuck Naturale and if you buy two, neither one of them will break. Murphy’s Law for the home distiller. I have learned this lesson the hard way. Another good tip; don’t ever rinse your hydrometer or proof and tralle hydrometer under real hot water in your kitchen sink. You will break your hydrometer. I found that out the hard way too.
I have a t500 reflux still. I enjoy the ease of full reflux so that I don’t have to make cuts, just discard the first 75 ml. I usually do a sugar wash then flavour and age. Is there a way for me to make this vodka with my still without having to do cuts and still maintain flavour. The still normally produces an neutral flavoured spirit
Just up the temperature - lower the water flow. This will lower the reflux and carry over more of the fermentate flavour - hopefully - suck it and see - nothing is carved in stone as we all know !
The very purpose of a reflux is to remove flavors and increase proof. This produces a neutral spirit...Vodka. If you want more flavor, change the column by removing the packings and do not use the upper internal condenser, just the external condenser. This in effect converts the T-500 into a pot still which will yield more flavor but at lower proof, somewhere around 140-160. One note here, no matter the still, flavor is never going to be very great right out of the still. Most flavors come from aging or adding flavor essences.
@@rocketsroc Agree with you on that - I have the same still but just playing with the temperature varies the distillate flavour even with all the packings in place - this obviously depends on the fermentate - it's remarkable what a few degrees difference has on the outcome . Just shows how good the equipment is when you can tweak it within these fine limits.
I hope you are considering showing this made thru to its final outcome.... enjoying the hell out of this series also👏
Thank so much, George! You have been amazing in my growth in the hobby. I appreciate the way you teach, you are an amazing teacher, and I'm a proud pupil, lol. Happy distilling!! Matt
Great video George I wish there was a thing like TasteTube and we could sample your Vodka can't wait to see the distilling video
Happy Distilling
Hey thanks so much Amigo!!! Can't wait to see the distilling run for this project:-)
Me too!. I watch your channel too boss. You george or jesse (or all 3?) need to distill some meade and tell us what its like!
@@jaked924 Thanks Jake! I'll put it on the list:-)
You and me both!
Love it when you guy's get together.
Chuck Naturale I can see it now: The Three Amigos Distillery And Gourmet Delicacies Extravaganza! Members only; no reservations required.
Awesome video series! Thx for sharing your vast knowledge!!!!!!
5-5-1 works on dishwashers too, nukes the scale and funk right out.
Thanks for the 5-5-1 recipe. I make goatka and the whey ferment STINKS when you get done. Will give that a try!
i made beardeds recipe last night and its fantastic!! all 3 of youns guys have great info
I really like your slider comment. I've had people ask why some of my washes take longer. Now I can tell them what you said instead of sometimes it just does.
Bob the Tall he is a brilliant teacher
As always great stuff my friend no matter level you are your tips and information cover it. Really enjoying this series mine is still fermenting
I use Fivestars' Powdered Brewery wash myself. You take about a tablespoon worth and add it to hot water, stir it up really good and let sit for about 10 minutes or longer if the fermentor is extremely then you rinse it out with hot water and use starsan no rinse sanitizer and you are ready t go for the next batch.
Always always something to learn or to refresh knowledge. Great video as always.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Evening George from the UK love ur Videos
Awesome videos
Thanks a lot learning a lot
This is just an idea George, but if you want to illustrate to people visually you could use some dry ice in a bucket of water. It will show them how a layer of CO2 forms on top the mash. I know some people can understand easier when they can see it.
good idea
OMG! I can't stand it if my fermenter won't seal! I like having coffee in the morning listening to rhe kids bubble away its a nice way to start my day.
My dad has always just used cotton for his carboys when making wine
Oxy Clean works good as well on glass, plastic, and stainless but a little bit more expensive. But always rinse and sanitize fermenters and equipment after soaking. #HappyDistilling
I do not use dish soap on plastic fermenter it can leave residue in the plastic. especially if you scrub it with anything other than a soft cloth.
Buying the house, then the still. Can’t wait.
Geprge great video as usual interms of your theatrical skills however you have lost me informationally on this one. We still are not clear how much water you have used in each batch. Can you please let us know?
Can’t wait to try this 😎
Brilliant 🇬🇧🇬🇧
i have another question.. about that 551 solution, does it ever go bad? could i make a large container worth and continue to reuse it to clean my equipments? thanks.
Thank you George
I think I found my next run! Thanks George!!
oh lol George, i finally broke down and got bifocul glasses and dont have to get my wife to read hydrometer anymore lol figured you could appreciate that one
See you on the next one👍🏻🇬🇧
All hail the Hydrometer!
hi George, have you ever tried pome fruit, such as sloe, to distill? i mean not making Vodka or something out of it. Thanks in Advance.
Hey bud why u have all those flexible grinders u do cylinder porting
Thank you!
Would a solution of warm water and caustic soda do the same as 551?
Watching all 3 times, I still don't know how much yeast per gallon !
Hi. What kind of hydrometer were used?
George, throw that can of tomato paste you've been using for the last 6 months in there for some extra nutes! :) Wink, Wink!
How often do you stir your mash?
Thank you! I have a question. Here in my country Hyrogen Peroxide packages like %3 and %50. Which one shoul I use? and if I buy %50 solution should I use 50ml as well?
Yes go with the 50% and use the same amount. We use 70% it works better especially on the copper.
O camon just make it already!
Hi George. Would canned sweet potato puree be suitable to use in lieu of whole sweet potatoes?
Canned goods are boiled at high temps and usually have preservatives.
Please show the distillation!!
day 5 part 4
I made No.3 😳
For the 551 is it just standard 3% Hydrogen Peroxide? and where can you get the Citric Acid?
Yes it’s just standard 3% peroxide. I get my citric acid on amazon in 1lb or 5lb bags, but some grocery stores will carry it in the canning section.
You might find it in seasonings as well under the label “sour salt.”
You can use lemon juice also if you can't find it
Lol Perhaps I should get a hydrometer.. I just wing everything and it usually works out fine. Very unscientific.
I'm guilty of the same thing. Everything has worked out well so far, but I think I will start using one. Better to have and not need than need and not have.
Buy two if you buy just one it will break
@@chucknaturale307 I can vouch for that LOL
Chuck Naturale and if you buy two, neither one of them will break. Murphy’s Law for the home distiller. I have learned this lesson the hard way. Another good tip; don’t ever rinse your hydrometer or proof and tralle hydrometer under real hot water in your kitchen sink. You will break your hydrometer. I found that out the hard way too.
@@blindguy63 Good tips all Mike I now have eight and not one has killed itself.
I have a t500 reflux still. I enjoy the ease of full reflux so that I don’t have to make cuts, just discard the first 75 ml. I usually do a sugar wash then flavour and age. Is there a way for me to make this vodka with my still without having to do cuts and still maintain flavour. The still normally produces an neutral flavoured spirit
You can remove the packing from your column for less reflux and it will carry over more flavor at a lesser proof then the normal 185.
Just up the temperature - lower the water flow. This will lower the reflux and carry over more of the fermentate flavour - hopefully - suck it and see - nothing is carved in stone as we all know !
The very purpose of a reflux is to remove flavors and increase proof. This produces a neutral spirit...Vodka. If you want more flavor, change the column by removing the packings and do not use the upper internal condenser, just the external condenser. This in effect converts the T-500 into a pot still which will yield more flavor but at lower proof, somewhere around 140-160. One note here, no matter the still, flavor is never going to be very great right out of the still. Most flavors come from aging or adding flavor essences.
@@rocketsroc Agree with you on that - I have the same still but just playing with the temperature varies the distillate flavour even with all the packings in place - this obviously depends on the fermentate - it's remarkable what a few degrees difference has on the outcome . Just shows how good the equipment is when you can tweak it within these fine limits.
Last night blew the lid off a bucket
1st!!!! Thanks George
You got it!