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[Robbo12]

Well my first ever run it was the classic 8 turbo wash 8 kg granulated sugar 25 litres wash fermentation done in 5 days,put through my t500 turbo still ,it came out at 93% and got I'd say about 4.5 litres of alcohol my only problem i had was trying to keep temp between 50 and 56 °¢ one question I'd like to ask how much water do i need to water it down to 40% ? Thank I've got the bug now planning my next one .

[Brewhunter]

8kg in 25ltrs is way too much, aim for around 5kg and you'll get a much better tasting product
If you are saying it's 93% then you must be using an alchometer so just use that to guide while diluting.

[Robbo12]

Ok thanks will do as it's my first you live and learn.

[Klunk]

Hi Robbo.

In answer to your question, I use an free online distilling calculator. A good one can be found here:

https://www.hillbillystills.com/distilling-calculators/

I have found it pretty bang on when it comes to diluting/blending etc

+1 with what Brewhunter said as well. 8kg's is way way too much for 25ltrs. 4-5kg should suffice with a good nutrient.

[H12rpo]

Anyone measured what SG 4kg and 5kg of sugar is in a 25 litre wash ? I know there’s a calculator for that somewhere but I can’t find it

[jonx69]

Anyone measured what SG 4kg and 5kg of sugar is in a 25 litre wash ? I know there’s a calculator for that somewhere but I can’t find it

http://homedistiller.org/sugar/wash-sugar/sg

[Leatherman]

JD chips arrived. Looking forward to try. Just wanted to ask how much of it you usualy use? I am thinking to add 50g for 5 litres around 45abv? Does it sound good? Maybe more? What would be your advice? I understand that it is very much personal taste option, but general guidline would be very helpfull. Thanks a lot

[Easydrinker]

Your proposal sounds good.
I use a different wood.
Start somewhere and learn.

Robert.

[Mash]

Sounds a bit light. For nuking use 100g per litre.

[Myles]

Anyone measured what SG 4kg and 5kg of sugar is in a 25 litre wash ? I know there’s a calculator for that somewhere but I can’t find it

You can also use the general guide that works reasonably well.

1 pound of grain in 1 gallon = 3% ABV
1 pound of sugar in 1 gallon = 6% ABV

[Pyro]

The past 2 days have been a bit hectic, 2 runs on the AS one day and one on the other, I normally manage 1 run a day. I rotated my 3 brewing barrels, 1 at wart, one at clearing and one to AS.

Also made up 2 X 1Lt Sloe Gin Liquor, 1Lt Blueberry Vodka Liquor and 1 of Plum Brandy Liquor, all are now in the dark cupboard. I have a spirit run underway on the AS at the moment.

[gaza the instructor]

As for tables etc...
These might come in handy for anyone who is interested.

http://homedistiller.org/distill/dilute/calc

[Easydrinker]

Pyro, thank's for the Blueberry mention, had missed that that one, will give it a go, shouldn't need extra sugar.
Last years Bullace, with added sugar is sublime!

Robert.

[Pyro]

I use 1/2 Lb of sugar in 1 Lt of spirit in all my fruit liqueurs, occasionally I have to up the sugar, but not very often. For vodka I use neutral spirit and it comes out great.

Normally I put a pack of cut up fruit from the supermarket in a 2Lt Kilner type jar, add 1/2Lb sugar and 1Lt spirit, shake until the sugar dissolves, then into a dark cupboard for some months, give it a shake occasionally, and that's it.

[Myles]

Our goto standard is sloe brandy. We usually have this lying around.

In a 1 gallon demijon

3 lbs of sloes (freeze them and put them in the demijon frozen for less mess)
12 ounces of sugar
3 litres of Spanish Brandy

Leave 3 month to 1 year on the fruit.