Whisky... Easy, Cheap and Better! - Part 1/2
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- We show a practical method to convert barley into a sweet liquid for fermentation. In part 2, we will distill the liquid into a strong precursor for rapid aging with oak.
Part 2: • Whisky... The Finished...
Previous related videos:
• Banana Brandy - Making...
• Distillation
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#Brewing #Whisky #DIY - Наука та технологія
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The still is quite pretty
I took that comment to be a compliment, not a dig.
Hahahaha that's a fact!!!!
Careful, that dad looks like he could take on a young whipper snapper.
Not so the jeans itself, more the way he tucks the shirt in it.
This guy is so underrated, one of the best projects/informational UA-cam's I've ever come across, absolutely love these videos
Ben from applied science and this guy are you tubes hidden jems
@@additivealex4566 Damm right Sir.
very true
Check out Townsend's for more historical (18th century) projects and information. Great knowledge and humor as well.
100 thumbs up. Woo hoo!
I came for the banana liquor, stayed for the lasers, speakers and air conditioners and now back to the still!
I wonder if there will ever be a follow up of the drone Auxiliary POWER UNIT? That would serve an EV well as an emergency power backup tp prevent being towed for lack of charge. The same as if it serves a drone as a range extender.
There will be. We're constructing it around the 22 Hp DLE boxer engine.
Same here
@Tech Ingredients Is your still heated directly or indirectly? I have a big one that is directly heated and my father always insisted that we would need indirect heating for distilling whisky or vodka, so the wash doesn't stick to it.
@@GrimFaceHunter so long as you are using a clean clear wash with no bits of barley or corn in it or appreciable amounts of yeast. Direct is the same as indirect.
The time to use indirect is when you are distilling rough mash / wash that has been brewed with the corn or barley still in the wash, or if you cannot get the mash to clear so you have a lot of suspended yeast.
That is choice of yeast of course. Some will remain in the mash for weeks and require fining or filtering to clear before you can run the wash through your still.
The end result will be far superior if you have a clear wash to distill.
If you are fermenting with the barley / corn still in (AKA moonshine) you will have a very high level of methanol because the yeast will eat the cellulose as well as the sugar. But instead of making ethanol (drinking alcohol) it make the highly poisonous Methanol! So if doing that then stabilise your still for a long time at the Methanol boiling point to remove the "heads" fully before increasing the temp to pull off your ethanol.
I hope this helps?
Thank you once again, imagine how productive and capable the world would be if ALL our school teachers where as good of a teacher as you.
So cool
As always, love your content. Being an all grain brewer, I have the following comments:
1. No need to boil the water prior to mashing. 90 min is not long enough to grow much contaminating organisms , so just bring up to 160 and dump the grain. There is an online calculator for brew in a bag to set the grain to water ratio and target starting temperature.
2. Think about adding a little gypsum to the water prior to mashing to increase the calcium concentration. This will help buffer the pH and improve the conversion process. Especially if you have very soft water like I do in Oregon.
3. After the 90 min conversion is complete and the grain has been drained and rinsed, you really should bring the resulting wort to a boil for at least 10-20 minutes to kill off any remaining offending organisms and knock out some of the protein. This will result in a cleaner fermentation.
4. You used volume measurements for the sugar and yeast, but measuring by weight might be easier.
5. Distilling alcohol for personal consumption is not currently legal in any of the 50 states without a distilled spirits permit (by federal law and difficult to get). You can get a fuel permit fairly easily but it does not allow for drinking the product. So beware of the risk to yourself and your property. There is a reason moonshine is made out in the woods on other peoples property.
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aye
I've been following this channel for a wile now, and you guys never disappointed me on the quality and/or variety of the content. Amazing ! And keep on rocking !
12:45 "I grew to appreciate it a little bit more when I got older, and certainly now I........appreciate it a lot".
And It seems you can't hide the grin while saying it hahaha you cracked me up. Thanks for sharing!!
Almost made me teary.
love this channel. content is extremely well made no matter what the topic is. this is despite the fact that the variety of topics they manage to cover is quite large and very diverse.
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Your channel is by far one of my favorites. Although I will probably never make any of the amazing things that you make. It's still nice to watch your videos just to get a better understanding on how things work. I love the way that you break things down Barney style so that we can understand exactly what and why things are doing the things that they are doing. Keep up the good work. I truly appreciate thank you for sharing your knowledge.
You are a true inspiration, and great teacher. Keep it up! And thankyou :)
I rarely comment. I feel compelled to after watching, as I thoroughly enjoyed learning while watching your video. I look forward to the next video. Thank you for sharing.
Sure!
I came for the speakers and now I'm addicted to your videos. Love you guys, both for the content as for the coolness of this father&son projects!
Man, I stinkin' love your videos. You are so much more complete, in terms of the information that you convey. Also, the projects/interests that you work on, make me wish you were my uncle. I could learn so much from you.
Been 2 days and I'm still refreshing the channel for part 2.
Smamel I’m starting to twitch over here. 😬
Hahaha same here. I like this interesting video.
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I came for odd speakers and stayed because of the quality content. Will I ever build my own large speakers or make whisky? Probably not but I do enjoy the vids!
Ahhh, but it's such a awesome hobby 😉
Funny you should mention speakers. Looking at that view reminded me of a time I spent on holiday on Orca's Island. Our neighbour there, a retired NASA man, had a music room that had a view window that looked out over the bay, this view reminded me of that view. His speakers were especially made for him in France, the speaker wires were as thick as your thumb and were suspended from special brackets so that they didn't pick up any vibrations from the ground. The room had one chair and to sit in it, look out across the bay and listen to records was fantastic. That would have been fifteen years ago. I suppose at this stage he has passed on.
Worst CGI background, EVrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Just kidding... Beautiful view and fantastic tutorial.
I have never had a desire to make whiskey. But I do throughly enjoy listening to someone who knows what they are talking about and are about proving it. Thank you for your time.
Going to school in High School in Milwaukee I traveled from the North side of downtown to the South side. I remember the smell very well. Your right I appreciate more now.
Two things I want to make clear:
1st - your house is awesome;
2nd - Your knowledge is impressive;
3rd - You're my favourite youtube scientist (I'm eager to know your background!);
4th - nice to see your helpers!
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us! Greetings from Portugal!
In the U.S. distilling spirits without a permit is federally illegal. It does not matter if it is for personal consumption. There may also be state-level restrictions depending on your state.
Yeah, I wish he would address this.
For more information:
ttb.gov/spirits/home-distilling.shtml
@@underourrock he may not know that this is illegal. Most people don't realize.
I think there is zero chance he doesn't know. That is why I want to know how he addresses this. If you've paid close attention to any of his videos, you'd see an extremely intelligent, well versed, and prepared fellow delivering college level and above dissertations on the topics he's explaining in a manner that is accessible to a wider variety of people. That is hard. That takes an inordinate amount of knowledge and wisdom to distill that information the way he presents it. If we were in Vegas I would bet you thousands of dollars that he knows exactly what he's doing, however what I'm not sure of is if he's just relying on being out in the middle of nowhere, or perhaps he's gone down the path of approvals.
I am well aware of my state and federal regulations involved. That is exactly why I said I wish he would have addressed this in his video.
That's one heck of a beautiful view you have there! In the 1960s I spent my boyhood summer vacations in Vermont hiking the mountains and fishing for perch in the fresh water lakes. Miss those days...
Calling your name and painting your picture from the stars as I dip my brush into the most beautiful sunsets in the universe. You are a Legend and quite a likeable character Sir. Just the cummulative effect of a coupler videos are somewhat profound. Epiphany's everywhere like lights pop up and I love the way you can stick to the point Thankyou so very much Sir.
Thank you Tech ingredients! Very interesting, informative video as usual.
I am amazed at how this guy is somehow a genius on every thinkable subject
Takes research, prep and planning.
Yes, he is very good!
As an old physical chemist, spinning the hydrometer always helped it come to rest in the center of cylinder...excellent demo..
Literally THE most informative channel on UA-cam! Sensational! Absolutely superb video as always! I feel like this man invented every known thing!
i shared it with my over 1000 followers good luck. love the video and content. This is something i want to do eventually. love the science of it.
Thanks!
**lights propane with mapp gas**
I too light my cigarettes with hand grenades.
You can tell if you are in a hardcore hotrod shop when the welders light their cigars with Oxy-Acetylene torches.
@@TheDowntimesfl Done it. Feels very...manly.
@@nomaad660 saves on razors too!
@@TheDowntimesfl I lit a cigarette with a road flare marking an accident. It was late at night and I was walking home and didn't notice the road crew was watching me until I stood up
@@shmuleysheklestien5546as you walked away their jaws hung slack because in their minds they were hearing the dulcet tones of George Thorogood.
Like I said before,I love the video! Your info,plus the technique in which you teach is top notch. It's just like shop class, and as a hobby distiller ,I very much appreciate
great view. As a homebrewer you covered all the topics so well without diving down the homebrew rabbit hole. Excited for part 2.
As a distiller I feel the same :)
"so we don't turn the stopper into a rocket ship!" Great sense of humor, IMO.
Best channel I've come across since about 2006.
As soon as I have my income back to an acceptable level, I'll support you on patreon.
Thank you!
I have just returned from a 2 week vacation Scotland where we visited both the Isle of Arran brewery and distillery so it's great to come back and see this video. I also bought a bottle of their 21 year old to sample (again)..I love your videos and look forward to the distillation.
I'm an experienced hobby brewer/distiller ,I've watched and commented on this video before but anytime I'm fixin to brew an all malt mash,I always review this video. It's perfect, youd make an awsome shop teacher
damn I love this channel... the spectrum of amazing science is incredible
Thank you thank you 🙏 for talking metric although sometimes it can be a bit confusing to work out whether you are talking metric or imperial. You are my knew favourite human !
Yes, go Metric, America. All the rest of the world is !
I have been waiting for this part 2 since your banana liquor... this was worth the wait. In such old and sordid products such as distilled liquor, there is more non-science than science out there. Really appreciate your laser straight view on the subject.
Going through college I always wanted to craft but didn't have to confidence too invest. After watching your videos it has given me that academic vigor to try something new. Thanks!
Distillery is on order :)
Dewar's distillery would go broke if I make my own.
....make your own 🙄😏
Do you have tax on the alcohol? We do - that's my incentive - screw them. And I hardly drink.
I'm not sure you realize that Dewar's is a blended whisky, and as such contains whisky from multiple different distilleries. They do, however, own the Aberfeldy, Aultmore, Craigellachie, MacDuff and Royal Brackla distilleries.
@@LiamNI And they still add cheap grain.....
Great video. If you would ever like to do another experiment, I would love to see how you would make a pass through vacuum distiller system.
I'd really like to see this dude take some Everclear and do a LqN2 distillation to crack the 192 proof barrier.
This is a great informative video, it makes me feel like I've done the process 10 times myself by just watching the video once. Thank you for making this. Cheers
Bought the same brand still 4yrs ago. {10gal] didnt want to use dough to seal it so I let it sit. I saw the teflon tape you used and HALLELUYAH! Im back! Thanks!
I've allways wanted to try this! thanks for sharing :)
Sure!
Your house is DISGUSTINGLY beautiful.
I'm not the only one that noticed that aye?
Are we really surprised by this? No. We are not.
Still It I’m not surprised to find you here lmao
RIGHT?!
This is the best description of making spirits on a home scale with professional techniques I’ve ever seen. Thanks!
Thanks!
I've lived in Milwaukee my entire life and I know the exact smell you are talking about! When I was a child, there was a brewery somewhere in the Menominee valley, and any time we were on I-94 near 27th street you could smell that smell. I don't think that brewery is still there, because I haven't smelled that smell in a while now that you mention it! A very distinct smell!
Darn. I wanted a "2-hour feature length film"!
Loving the cowboy stance at 9:12. Nice camera work :D
This is great, I have brewed many batches of beer but have not done a pure grain brew yet, due to the difficulty and additional equipment required, but the "poor man's sparge" as you put it is brilliant, I will definitely give it a go the next time I do it. Thanks!
As an avid whisky enthusiast, you have inspired me to begin brewing my own whisky. thank you very much
It's very much appreciated to get all imperial units translate to metric units.
and vice versa. Everyone should know how to use multiple measurement systems. I will admit, kelvin is of limited value to most people :)
@@tbelding I disagree. Unfortunately I do know how to convert between the two and I have to own two sets of most tools. Everyone should get with metric so we can all move forward better and more efficiently.
@@kirkc9643 - both have their strengths, and reasons for existence. The Metric system is rife with flaws, but those strongly "for" it refuse to acknowledge _any_ of them. (The largest flaw, of course, is that the sole reason for its existence is that Napoleon hated the British.) I won't even _start_ on the idiosyncrasies for what's called the Imperial (SAE) system. Most of which exist due to the fact that the base of the system is over 3,000 years ago, and it's been altered "as needed" by whatever people used it over the millennia. There's nothing holy about base 10 over base 12, really. Otherwise we wouldn't have base 16, or base 2.
You are a mine of information sir! :)
You also appear to live in a beautiful area.
Great video. I had questions coming from my home brewing experience, but you answered them almost immediately. Looking forward to seeing the second video!
I apreciate you taking the time to do these videos, thank you. And I must say, what a fantastic view you have from that balcony. Superb
Now I’m sure why I subscribed 3 years ago! I thought it was for lasers...
High-power lasers and Whisky. What could possibly go wrong? lol
@@electronash jet engines?
Cane for the lasers stayed for everything else
As far as I know if the concentration of ethyl alcohol is only a few percent it is not enough to act as antiseptic, plus the solution may get infected by bacteria which digest ethyl alcohol into vinegar (that kind of infestation may happen even in higher concentrations of alcohol - for example in a production process of strong wine). So it's good to keep everything clean. 😉 Thanks for the video!
Over the short term I don't really see it turning into a vinegar
I just discovered this channel a few weeks ago due to the Waragi video. I could watch these home-brew videos all day.
I love this channel!!! Please give this man more likes and shares people. He's top notch.
When you said liter I immediately pressed the thumb up. +1 for metric
I don't drink alcohol but watched like an alcoholic 😃 as always awesome video 👍
I'm also a recovering alcoholic since 1990.
So much better than anything on TV in the last 10 years, well done old chap, from England !
Thank you!
When I grow up I wanna be like you...really. You are awesome and ... probably overwhelmed with my kind of admiration. I can only thumbs up once per video. How much do comments count? You are inspirational.
They count a great deal.
Thanks!
Well, I didn't know that they recorded Breaking Bad Season 6. Well done! :D
I heard his product is blue... not sure my dealer is a reliable source of info though, probably trying to sell me mouthwash or windshield wiper fluid.
This is so much better that moonshiners
Great videos! :D
Wish it could be done all over without a license being needed :(
This is the most eclectic and brilliant channel on UA-cam. The content is always top notch. I am most excited when I see you have posted a new video of all my subscriptions.
That's great!
You sir, have perfected the pinky lift while drinking!!
I absolutely love your channel!!
But I take delight in the juice of the barley
And courtin' pretty fair maids in the mornin' bright and early
There's whiskey in the jar!
Hello from Milwaukee! I grew up here, and sadly I don't smell that brewery smell you refer to anymore these days.
I just did a little digging. The smell was actually from the Red Star Yeast company, which was bought and moved to Cedar Rapids in 2005. I do miss that smell. www.wuwm.com/post/what-happened-milwaukees-signature-yeast-smell#stream/0
Paper mill in my home town. Smells like someone left the cover off the septic tank.
As an amateur home distiller, this video taught me more than any of the others and even as a now experienced distiller, I still watch this video,its a great reference for anyone doing a traditional all-grain mash. Lots of good knowledge here
Thank you!
Yeah I nearly didn't watch this because I thought it was a re-run of the brandy one but luckily I glanced at the date and joyfully realized that it was new. Fantastic, as of all your stuff is, and I bet we see that grin you wear so well when we get to the finished product!
You seem to have a very broad knowledge which I'm sure comes from some pretty exhaustive research. I'd like to see you tackle something maybe a little outside your wheelhouse. Show your methodical approach to some problems.
He reads an entire book every night before bed while wearing neatly pressed pajamas.
Best science channel on UA-cam.
Thank you so much for your fantastic content, rich production value, and varied topics.
Thank you!
You can help us out by sharing these videos.😀
The fish tank thermometer and distilling in the boiling pot were genius! Thanks!
Sure!
Has it really been a year already since the last distillation video? Wow..
Now I feel the urge for a whiskey but here it's very late and all the stores are closed. Dammit!
Absolutley Fantastic! Now you speak my language. Beautiful presentation. George from Barley & hops and Jesse from Still it Would certainly appreciate this level of finess. Excellent
Anyone who has ever tried home brewing knows the smell you speak of. It is heavenly
It all started with science, then an alcohol refinery in the woods.
I wonder if this is following the "Breaking Bad" path :)
AngelLestat2 this is a gateway to cookin meth lol
If he were on the east coast, the AFT would be knocking...
@@matildaadventurer41 slippery slope.
I don't even drink whisky. Still watched the whole video.
Same
Uhhh Heh, you said still.
torq21
Are you Butthead?
@@youtubestolemyhandle1 I've been called a butthead more than once in my life but I was also channeling the great Butthead when I was making my silly reply.
I’ve been making for 30 years and I seldom drink any myself. But I do a lot of tasting 🤩
As always, fantastic video and so thorough and easy to follow! Thank you and your crew for blessing us with such a rare, but desperately needed, form of teaching that encapsulates the majority of your audience(class), instead of the minority. This style of teaching accomplishes so much in such a short time keeping the students mesmerized and focused, all the while stimulating their minds enough to search for more information on their own. This alone is a no small feat, and although repeatedly attempted by many, it is seldomly achhieved. This is another feather to be added to your Hat of Accomplishments! A feather that you may not have even recognized until now. You always have more to offer than just today's days topic or any subject from the wealth of knowledge you possess. This is why you repeatedly win the internet.Lol. Thank you for making learning fun and interesting again.
I only recently saw a first video I found by searching for guidance on applying fiberglass to the top of a cedar cabover camper I am building. I got hook and and doing the equivilant of beng watching. Very intersing and well done. Thanks
i'm becoming a diy alcoholic now, thanks lad
Funny Hing is when I got into distilling I actually started drinking less over all. More frequently, much less in total.
My only real question is how did you position yourself to be able to do all these things?
It's a blast, but it is a lot of work as well.
He usually is found to be standing and walking around. XD
To answer your question, I'm sure he's super curious, inquisitive, and driven with each endeavor; just the right combination.
Engineers have an engine run on inquisition as energy and alcohol as lubrication :)
Maybe the Q is about the zoning area. In the States all you need is a permit to make alcohol.
@@TechIngredients This guy whiskeys
In various books I have read, often set in the late 1800s Prairie and Western USA I have seen the phrase barley water. Now I know what that is. Thank you.
This is the best video out there that explains so clearly what happens, and how to make mash.
@15:30 Ha, As you Break the Seal on the Gallon of Water...
This isn't really......
Ok I Believe you.... you made me laugh !
Was going to comment the same thing...
Posted 4 hours ago. Do you know how long "a couple of days" are going to feel? 😄 Great video, as always!
Distilling the tends to teach patience haha
Great video. Your attention to details is just so great.
Well I have to tell you, if I haven't already . I have great admiration for you guys. I have a bit of catching up to do with your videos but that will be more a treat than a trial. ALSO , and I'm not surprised, your home, location style and all are my ideal. Great folks with great taste . So cool to have you in the world and to share yours with us. 👏👏👏👌👍
What is the cat's name? :)
Lol, there’s a typo in your description Part 2 “Coming Coon”
This brings me back to UA-cams original videos, the days of informative and enlightening content.
This is excellent content , I’m glad I found this channel
Thank you!
I make basic neutral spirit but your tutorial has inspired me to try something different. A step up from the average offerings on You Tube. Please keep posting as we need people like you to further the online resource of DIY made by someone who knows what they are doing.
Where are you filming? Your backyard is beautiful!
New England
@@TechIngredients Thanks
@@TechIngredients Now I know why it is called that!
finaly I found out what OG means. xD
Thank you for the time you take to create these videos. They are all very inspiring. Thank you.
I really enjoy your channel for the science, the scientific method. Now yer makin' whiskey. And ya gotta cat. This channel just gets more interesting and better.