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Re: Barley sugarhead

2013-11-24T09:08:33+00:00

I just let the still run for about 4.5hrs straight into the jug and it will be at about 3%

Statistics: Posted by Corps012588 — Sun Nov 24, 2013 9:08 am

Re: Barley sugarhead

2013-11-24T09:07:26+00:00

Onto the second strip run now.
I just use mozr's guide and collect in the glass kettle till I get down to 30%
In total.
I'm sure someone will tell me if this is wrong( well I hope they will tell me)

Statistics: Posted by Corps012588 — Sun Nov 24, 2013 9:07 am

Re: Barley sugarhead

2013-11-20T23:36:01+00:00

We are merely waiting to hear what the finished product tastes like mate!

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Wed Nov 20, 2013 11:36 pm

Re: Barley sugarhead

2013-11-20T20:08:52+00:00

Doesn't seem like anyone is too interested in this but the airlock is no longer bubbling so in the morning I shall take a hydrometer reading and post the pics.

Statistics: Posted by Corps012588 — Wed Nov 20, 2013 8:08 pm

Re: Barley sugarhead

2013-11-18T15:49:10+00:00

Here's a peek at the hydrometer.

Statistics: Posted by Corps012588 — Mon Nov 18, 2013 3:49 pm

Re: Barley sugarhead

2013-11-17T21:00:14+00:00

The maize is now soaking and smelling bloody lovely

Statistics: Posted by Corps012588 — Sun Nov 17, 2013 9:00 pm

Re: Barley sugarhead

2013-11-16T21:28:28+00:00

Nice detail.
Let us know how it turns out.
Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sat Nov 16, 2013 9:28 pm

Re: Barley sugarhead

2013-11-16T21:11:24+00:00

Obviously I'll measure the fluid that the maize doesn't absorb so I can accurately measure to 25l

Statistics: Posted by Corps012588 — Sat Nov 16, 2013 9:11 pm

Re: Barley sugarhead

2013-11-16T21:10:21+00:00

I'm thinking for a 25l wash.
I'll soak 1.5kg of the maize in 2l of warm watering leave for a few hours.
Then I'll mix 6kg of sugar with 2l of boiling water in the fermenter and dissolve
Then add 6l of cold water along with the maize and whatever liquid is left then top up to
25l

Statistics: Posted by Corps012588 — Sat Nov 16, 2013 9:10 pm

Re: Barley sugarhead

2013-11-16T20:21:23+00:00

It sounds good to me.
Maybe someone else will come back with something,I see nothing wrong with getting the wash volume to where you want it.
I have no experience,but look forward to you trying it and posting results.
Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sat Nov 16, 2013 8:21 pm

Re: Barley sugarhead

2013-11-16T18:57:14+00:00

The barley sugarhead turned out great.
Picked up some micronised flaked maize(corn) today
So will be starting off a wash tomorrow.
I have an idea I'd like to run past you guys though.
When I did my barley wash I just added the barley dry and then hot water and sugar then made up to 25l
When it finished I lost quite a bit of fluid due to the grains absorbing it.
My idea is to soak the maize in warm water for a few hours and then make up the wash with the water and presoaked maize.
Does this sound ok?

Statistics: Posted by Corps012588 — Sat Nov 16, 2013 6:57 pm

Re: Barley sugarhead

2013-11-07T11:23:26+00:00

I love rum. Dark rum that is.
Is it easy to work with recipe wise?
I did a sugar wash with unrefined sugar a couple of months ago and aged it on Jd chips.
Tried it last night and it was flipping lovely. I could really taste the difference and that was even after double distilling.
Thanks for all your help guys

Statistics: Posted by Corps012588 — Thu Nov 07, 2013 11:23 am

Re: Barley sugarhead

2013-11-07T10:45:06+00:00

Next time you are in the feed store pick up 5 litres of Molasses, it should be around 7.50 and will make you lots of lovely rum.

Statistics: Posted by YHB — Thu Nov 07, 2013 10:45 am

Re: Barley sugarhead

2013-11-07T10:13:52+00:00

Still bubbling.
Ever so hypnotic watching each bubble!!!!!!

Statistics: Posted by Corps012588 — Thu Nov 07, 2013 10:13 am

Re: Barley sugarhead

2013-11-05T09:05:26+00:00

That's what I've done with dissolving the sugar and then adding the barley.
Seems to have slowed ever so slightly this morning but still going really well.

Statistics: Posted by Corps012588 — Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:05 am