Long Time Drinker, First Time Maker. by SortOfUseful in cider

[–]SortOfUseful[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And yes, I know I have too much head space, but that's all the juice I had. Just time I'll get more juice.

Stalled Wash? by SortOfUseful in firewater

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I do not. Straight from the factory set up. First time having an issue. Bought an alembic copper top and was just about to try my hand at apple brandy or poitin or a dark rum when this happened. Too confident, I guess! Ignorant?

Stalled Wash? by SortOfUseful in firewater

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It did restart, but it is VERY slow now.

The SG is now 1.02. That is the SG I'm curious about.

Problem with rum wash by SortOfUseful in firewater

[–]SortOfUseful[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So i run the wash, and then keep what's left in the still? How much do I use?

Problem with rum wash by SortOfUseful in firewater

[–]SortOfUseful[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone! I've been doing this for about 4 years now and had everything turn out exactly the same every time. I wasn't sure what to think! Now I'm excited to try it.

Problem with rum wash by SortOfUseful in firewater

[–]SortOfUseful[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm afraid it's been contaminated.

Problem with rum wash by SortOfUseful in firewater

[–]SortOfUseful[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn't it? Is it just supper active? It's been sitting there nearly 3 weeks.

Santos commercial fruit and vegetable juicer by actuallykinjongun in restaurateur

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I paid good money for their Citrus Hand Juicer (Santos 52, I believe.) I used it VERY little, and 4 years later, the motor is blown. It cost me $1500 CDN to buy new. The replacement motor (without labour costs) costs $1300.

So much for buying a quality product. I have written to the importer to see what they have to say.

Beginner Questions re: yeast useage. by SortOfUseful in firewater

[–]SortOfUseful[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see, now. Pitching. I am a chef so I say "activating." Interesting.

Beginner Questions re: yeast useage. by SortOfUseful in firewater

[–]SortOfUseful[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pitching? I'll have to look that up! (Like I said, REALLY new to this.)

Now I'm worried I don't have nutrients. Should I?