StillSmart

STOP! Internet shopping is just too easy and if she comes in and finds another bubbling monster in the corner I won't be able to make enough spirit quick enough to keep her quiet.
Elderflower Champagne spirit as a test, Kale Wash Gin then onto a sputnik I think.

Oh ok then!

I won't mention how good the Braumeister is and its very shiney.

.. And I won't mention that the "brothers of the wash" approve of all things shiney

He could always settle for the Grainfather.

Hmmmm. They are shiny...................
Airstill arrived this afternoon so I think I'm going to see if I can turn my foul elderflower champagne into something a little better, tomorrow. Early success might lead to more shiny stuff
Kale wash steady at 25c and going like a train, very consistent.

Who needs sleep?

Disappointed to have to wait for your first results!

Joking here,take your time and stay safe.

Robert.

ok first batch underway. Only 4 ltrs though and not enough of the foul stuff to do another 4ltr batch. when it is done can I pass through again diluted back to 30% even if it is only just over a litre? Or should I wait until I get some more to go with it?

I am seriously considering using some of the leftover shop bought wine from christmas to make some more as i am so desperate to get a batch through. Sod the expense, this is a hobby not a business!

Mash, our pennies are magnetic, are you based outside of the UK? I will get some copper pipe cut up. (might be a good time to get her used to seeing copper lying about anyway. Good cover for future fabrication forays )

Mash is talking about UK coinage, but you need to look for older pennies up to 1991.

They switched to copper plated steel in 1992.

Aaah, thanks grunthos.

first clear liquid now running out, 200ml so far.

First run complete. I stopped it after 750ml which is at 53%.

Just put on a run of white and red wine.

So second run done and took off 800ml from the wine strip @56%.

So by my reckoning I dilute the 750ml @ 53% with 570ml to get to around 30% and the 800ml @56% with 690ml.
I assume I am ok to mix them together for the spirit run?

Yes, no issues mixing them.

Thanks Chill

MagicH2o wrote:
Mash, our pennies are magnetic, are you based outside of the UK?

LOL
Best you keep an eye out. Coinage is best.

Older coins (1960 and earlier in Canada) are copper. New ones are steel with plating. As an alternative, get a section of copper plumbing pile and hacksaw off rings.