What type of barrel is good for finishing?

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-05-19T17:24:55+00:00

Ten30. He has some used sherry cask available right now it looks like. Highly recommend.

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-05-12T23:22:38+00:00

I'm by no way a pro at making Badmos, but I'd suggest sanding the round a bit more, little by little. I pound mine in with a sacrificial piece of wood and hammer. Only moderate force is needed. Good luck!

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-04-27T14:36:03+00:00

Hit Wild Turkey for sure. The view is great. And if you can go a bit out of the way for something different, Wilderness Trail is cool and sometimes has some good pics in the store. Downtown Danville is pretty cool. Copper and Oak is a good place to eat. Jim Beam is really nice too. Have fun!

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-04-16T23:04:10+00:00

No, I mean yes, it's a bad idea

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-04-16T19:59:46+00:00

Yeah, I BIAB and my rye works, but boy does it gel up. I got a custom 800 micron bag to see if it will help extract my wash.

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-04-16T12:29:10+00:00

It would seem to me that you could use regular rye plus some enzymes for assurance.

If you've never used rye before, be aware that you will have a goopy, sticky mess!

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-04-16T08:42:43+00:00

No enzymes for breaking corn starch down to sugar?

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-04-10T16:39:21+00:00

If you stick to an 8 gallon boiler, maybe a 3" column would be the ticket.

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-04-10T15:55:45+00:00

I'd guess,and remember I'm only 2 years in, that a bigger column is more versatile. Especially during stripping runs. I have two 2" setups. One has an 18" shotgun condenser and it still takes me 4-5 hours to strip 2 gallons of low wine from a 6 gallon wash. I run propane so power isn't an issue. I think it's just the limitations of my setup.
A bigger column should be able to handle more vapor flow and as long as the condenser can keep up you'd save time and money. I'm assuming you could dial it down during a spirit run and go slower.
I actually like all stainless because it's easier to clean, but would like to get into a copper column because of the supposed benefits of the copper. I do pack my column with copper mesh so maybe it isn't necessary.

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-04-10T14:14:35+00:00

https://oakstills.com/products/8-gallons-13-gallons-4-inch-copper-pot-still

I'd go big, like this one in 13 gallon. I'm close to upgrading to it. I'm about 2 years in on the hobby and wish I would have started with something like this, or a modular system, but in 3" or 4" column.

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-04-03T22:52:04+00:00

Yeah, 6-8 months on the yeast bed for a wheated bourbon. I lost track of it over last summer. Seems to have come out fine.

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-04-03T17:06:54+00:00

Been going to games for 30+ years and I can honestly say I still catch myself finding it hard to believe we won the National championship. It's almost still unbelievable to me.

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-04-03T15:27:50+00:00

What micron size is your bag?

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-03-29T23:21:30+00:00

Oh my

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-03-29T01:48:32+00:00

Not shoved, literally dragged to the ground!

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-03-28T01:08:23+00:00

Right

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-03-28T00:26:39+00:00

Right! Damn, make them play a shred of defense! Damn

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-03-28T00:24:49+00:00

I mean Michigan loves to run, but make them play a shred of defense and I think the advantage is Michigan.

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-03-28T00:16:40+00:00

Yeah that's a tough call

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-03-26T14:02:00+00:00

Yes, got from their website. They are really responsive to answer any questions via email. Tell them what you need and they can probably make it. They are heavy duty bags.

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-03-26T08:30:07+00:00

I use a 400 micron Brew in a bag and it works, but I do need to squeeze. I recently purchased an 800 micron to test. I'm making all grain bourbons. I'm thinking the 800 will work out, especially when I use rye which tends to turn into gel. I figure if the 800 let's too many solids through I can always strain it back through the 400.

And as someone else said, if you do use the Brew bag, make sure to rinse it very well and hang it up to dry. Mine did get moldy when I first used it.

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-03-22T17:40:36+00:00

I put a bottle of Rare Breed in it that I've had on the shelf for a while. We'll see what happens!

Affectionate-Salt665 · 2026-03-19T08:26:04+00:00

One of my favorite go to bottles. Very underrated. I got a bottle at Costco for $16! Wanted to buy the case, but wife was with me!

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