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Re: Molasses wash for Rum

2016-11-18T11:41:53+00:00

Another rum i have grown to love is kraken rum. It is spiced with cinnamon, clove, and ginger. I want to try a 1 gallon batch. Not sure on a good ratio of each. Im estimating by the time i run the rum, im going to have about a 32 oz jar of good stuff. How much of each should i add to infuse?

Statistics: Posted by Sttifyd35 — Fri Nov 18, 2016 11:41 am

Re: Molasses wash for Rum

2016-11-18T10:04:54+00:00

Got it thanks Ice.
Bit cruel calling ex-England slip
fielder butterfingers,was that
aimed at of beloved captain
Cookie after his performance in
the last test

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Fri Nov 18, 2016 10:04 am

Re: Molasses wash for Rum

2016-11-18T09:13:51+00:00

gaza the instructor wrote:
@ Icefever
Where are you buying your GS from ATM
pour favour.

Not sure if I've answered this Gaz..or if I pm'd you. It's a c&c called trade winds. Let me know if you want it.

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Fri Nov 18, 2016 9:13 am

Re: Molasses wash for Rum

2016-11-18T05:00:31+00:00

eattheliving wrote:
I didn't bother buying the copper dome. I just attached the copper head to the lid of the T500 and yes I use a regulator. I've done a nice whiskey and now just playing with rum.

This is the path I have decided to take. Time to try and get my head round the power regulator stuff I suppose.

Statistics: Posted by Curmudgeon — Fri Nov 18, 2016 5:00 am

Re: Molasses wash for Rum

2016-11-04T16:15:29+00:00

@ Icefever
Where are you buying your GS from ATM
pour favour.

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Fri Nov 04, 2016 4:15 pm

Re: Molasses wash for Rum

2016-11-03T23:25:01+00:00

Sorry to call you up in public mate, but you are a little wrong on this one.
Forgive me, or not.
You can have varying amounts of reflux in a Pot Still.
Depending upon your dome, column, Lynne arm and condenser.
And the cooling rate to your condenser CAN have an effect.

I knew it all once upon a time.
And then I realised that I didn't, and in fact am still learning and making it up as I go along.
I don't expect to pass the final barrier, but the chase is good.
Cheers.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Thu Nov 03, 2016 11:25 pm

Re: Molasses wash for Rum

2016-11-03T06:53:41+00:00

You don't have any reflux on a pot
still mate.
The water flow rate does not alter the flow
either.But dropping the power will

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Thu Nov 03, 2016 6:53 am

Re: Molasses wash for Rum

2016-11-04T18:10:36+00:00

potentiometer = control knob

and yes, you got it exactly. Most electric rings or elements will cut in and out to control temperature whereas we want it always on so we reduce the power while still having the element or ring on a continuous boil.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0PjcB93lko is long but explains it well

Statistics: Posted by Curmudgeon — Thu Nov 03, 2016 12:41 am

Re: Molasses wash for Rum

2016-11-02T19:03:23+00:00

Cheers Ice If I knew what that was?
Have a good mate who is a sparks, so
if I buy one of those from DS do I
need anything else.
Whole point to this is that when using
pot still. On boil you can turn the power
down and run slower?
More control better product???

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Wed Nov 02, 2016 7:03 pm

Re: Molasses wash for Rum

2016-11-02T16:44:30+00:00

Ok guys a few points here to sort out..

@ Gaza...The SD controller will do the job, all you have to do is wire it, there's wiring dia around and the guys will help. I bought all my bits from Chinaland for half price....I have a Potentiometer that I can post to you...I had to buy 5 in a pack for £3. .

@..eattheliving....

I use just Golden syrup...I buy 3x7.5 kg and use about 2/3 rds of a tub...add 5lts hot water. Top up to about 18/20 ltrs take temp, take SG...ajust with more syrup or water to aim for 1.080..that gives around 10%.

You can run a single run...I do sometimes, you have to be careful with the cuts...but the more you try the better you'll get.

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Wed Nov 02, 2016 4:44 pm

Re: Molasses wash for Rum

2016-11-02T16:41:55+00:00

Rudebwoy wrote:
Forgive my noobness... when you say copper head do you mean the alembic condensor? And does anyone know where I could get a voltage regulator in the uk? Also, do you do a stripping run when using this?

I absolutely love wray and nephews white overproof rum which is actually 63%... if I could make a rum half as good I'd be a very happy man

hi there,

still playing at it myself but I think I can offer some help.

Yes to the alembic condenser.

Not sure on the voltage regulator as I ordered mine from abroad and got the electrician at work to put it in a box for me, for a small alcoholic fee.

and yes I do a stripping run and collect down to about 20%.

hope this is of some use and i'm sure if I've got anything wrong one of the more experienced guy's will point us both in the right direction.

cheers

Statistics: Posted by eattheliving — Wed Nov 02, 2016 4:41 pm

Re: Molasses wash for Rum

2016-11-02T12:02:27+00:00

Forgive my noobness... when you say copper head do you mean the alembic condensor? And does anyone know where I could get a voltage regulator in the uk? Also, do you do a stripping run when using this?

I absolutely love wray and nephews white overproof rum which is actually 63%... if I could make a rum half as good I'd be a very happy man

Statistics: Posted by Rudebwoy — Wed Nov 02, 2016 12:02 pm

Re: Molasses wash for Rum

2016-11-01T22:13:17+00:00

I anticipate the still spirits pot head with standard lid on T500 or similar boiler working fine.

My limited experience with molasses washes is they have too much flavour for a bacardi style drink and golden syrup/cachaca would be closer. 1 x 900ml (ish) holland and barrett molasses per UK gallon of wash will give a fine flavoursome rum but is probably a bit much for most peoples tastes.

For 23 litres, my next wash will be 5 x golden syrup and 1 x molasses (ie swap in 1 molasses for a syrup compared to cachaca recipe) and I hope that gives the tiniest amount more mouth feel and taste without using glycerin.

Statistics: Posted by Curmudgeon — Tue Nov 01, 2016 10:13 pm

Re: Molasses wash for Rum

2016-11-01T19:53:21+00:00

Icefever wrote:
@...eat the living. ..
My golden syrup washes do come out very much like a (Bacardi )...white rum ..I'm happy with it.

@...Rudebwoy.
Any of the recipes on here will/should be fine for the T5.
The only way to use the 500 column would be to strip all the packing out. ...and run it in pot mode.
I've just picked up a copper dome and only used last Saturday. ..I wasn't that impressed but that maybe down to the setup I had running.
Until I try it on it's own I won't really know. .as for a volt reg yes yes yes.

@....Icefever
thanks matey for the reply. so for a bacardi style white rum just do a spirit run then don't age over oak etc?

@...Rudebwoy.
I didn't bother buying the copper dome. I just attached the copper head to the lid of the T500 and yes I use a regulator. I've done a nice whiskey and now just playing with rum.

Statistics: Posted by eattheliving — Tue Nov 01, 2016 7:53 pm

Re: Molasses wash for Rum

2016-11-01T19:50:13+00:00

The copperware on t500 very good for rum.
Only wash I ever do that has some colour to it.
Need to get one of these voltage thingys.
Is the one at SD any good Icefever, not great
with this tech stuff

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Tue Nov 01, 2016 7:50 pm