On the lees and backset
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On the lees and backset
So thinking of streamlining the process.and saving some time
Would it be ok to tip the wash into the boiler, leaving the lees behind......do the strip, then pour the backset (what's left in the boiler) back into the fermenting vessel on top of the lees, dissolve the sugar in the hot backset and start all over with a ready heated sugared base for the next wash?
Or am I being a bit daft
Would it be ok to tip the wash into the boiler, leaving the lees behind......do the strip, then pour the backset (what's left in the boiler) back into the fermenting vessel on top of the lees, dissolve the sugar in the hot backset and start all over with a ready heated sugared base for the next wash?
Or am I being a bit daft
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H12rpo - Senior Distiller

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Re: On the lees and backset
People do this with Rum washes all the time for added flavour.
Not sure it works for neutral, but happy to be corrected.
Robert.
Not sure it works for neutral, but happy to be corrected.
Robert.
There is no ONE way.
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Easydrinker - Donated to StillSmart

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Re: On the lees and backset
I do this with some Rum washes ED, as you say it should add flavour to the spirit.
One proviso H12rpo, I syphon wash into the still to keep as clean as poss.
PS Don't add all your backset, some say 20% others 25% of total ferment size,
so max about 6ltrs in 25.
One proviso H12rpo, I syphon wash into the still to keep as clean as poss.

PS Don't add all your backset, some say 20% others 25% of total ferment size,
so max about 6ltrs in 25.
Rather have a full bottle in front of me
than a full frontal lobotomy
than a full frontal lobotomy
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gaza the instructor - Master Distiller

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