Kale recipe

[Marv75]

Hi Everyone, happy new year..wanted to ask a question I've done a kale recipe today I've put in in my airing cupboard it's quite warm but I've dropped the thermometer and cannot tell excactly how warm it's bubbly away and smells like arse ...would It be too warm?

[billythekid]

Most likely. I've never had a kale wash smell bad.
Bill

[Marv75]

Just smells like boiled kale to be fair... what sort of temp do you ferment yours in ..Its my first attempt

[Easydrinker]

I wouldn't worry mate.
Kale and cabbagey things have a smell.
As long as it bubbles, the yeast is happy.
And when it stops and your hydrometer reads less than 1.000, run it.

Robert.

[gaza the instructor]

Well said ED. Kale does have a farty smell for 4 or 5 days
and when you x by 5 its quite nasty. So i now do tpw and
lentils sweeter smelling and v.good.

[Marv75]

Thank you everyone..
What's TPW?

[gaza the instructor]

Tomato Paste Wash.
25ltr recipe;-
180g red split lentils (could be green etc)
70g Tomato Paste (I use the one in the squeeze tube)
Put in a jug and pour on a litre boiling water and stir.
Dissolve 5kg Sugar in warm water in your fermenter.
Add your tom & Lentil mixture.
Stir well to get air in.
Top up to 25ltr at 30c.
Add 50g bread yeast, lid on wait for 20mins, then stir in
yeast gently.
Seal and Airlock.
A vigorous ferment will start within a day and finish in
about 2 weeks.
Test and let it clear a bit. You know the rest.
I have three finished ready to still now.
Top tip temp, temp, temp Keep at 28-30c or near if poss.
This will aid your ferment and get you there quicker.

[Marv75]

Thanks for the recipe will deffo try , actually I don't know the rest ,this is my first go lol

[Easydrinker]

Everyone starts somewhere, and learns what they like and what works for them.
My TPW is slightly different to gaza's, but close enough not to argue.

Robert.

[Mash]

I might give TPW another go. The farty angel pong does get me moaned at.

[gaza the instructor]

What still are you running Marv75?

[Marv75]

None yet just bought water distiller for a tenner just working out what I have to do to run alcohol through it lol...maybe I should have sorted this first lol

[gaza the instructor]

Mash is your man on this mate. The water distiller runs hot, so you have to turn
it down or slow it, but you need to keep the fan on the condenser working.
I have an Airstill which is 350w yours is 500+ I think.
When you have read up on that here, then use the Airstill guide about stripping
and Spirit running . Collecting heads hearts and tails. We will guide and help
you find your feet. You are about to start on an amazing journey.

[Marv75]

Thank you Gaza yes it's 585 watts ..what are other options ? Loving the replies on here people genuinely want to help

[gaza the instructor]

From what I can make out you need a power controller on the heater and put a plug on the fan lead.
Or if you have the dosh buy an Airstill. I use mine regular, make my own Gin in it.
I have 3 other stills which fit on a T500 boiler but that is further down the road for you.

[gaza the instructor]

OK Marv go onto the Airstill section and read second topic, you never buy best Airstill etc...
That will gen you on what to do and I bought a new controller on the Bay last month for £14
so it won't cost to much and they come in handy anyway.
Then go to page 2 on same section at the bottom of page Airstill do's and don'ts. Read and
read again anyone uses an Airstill this is their Bible.
Have fun...

[gaza the instructor]

Here you go I lied it was £15
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AC-220V-4000 ... SwDgtfxS2I

[Marv75]

So you litterally just plug it in.... genius

[Easydrinker]

Marv, may I suggest that you read some more, before forging ahead?
But we will be here to help pick up the pieces

Robert

[Mash]

So you litterally just plug it in.... genius

viewtopic.php?t=481

Please read this thread and the pdf. It is all plug in, but seriously read it before you start.

You are boiling alcohol indoors. Would you boil petrol indoors without a good read??


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203026688326 are the power controllers I use.

ANY QUESTIONS SHOUT UP.

[gaza the instructor]

Well said Mash.

[Mash]

Or if you have the dosh buy an Airstill. I use mine regular, make my own Gin in it.

Here's a thought... You are good hand Gaza. Could you try a water distiller and compare? Your observations would be really good!

[gaza the instructor]

I dont have a water distiller Mash, maybe I will buy one and add to my collection.

[gaza the instructor]

This could be the answer Mash. Its cheap enough, less than half the price of an Airstill
and adjustable voltage.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4L-Alcohol-W ... %3A2334524
Right that was a bit of a shock. Airstills are cheap, brand new £140 or stainless water thingys are £70. I would have the real deal.

[Windoe]

Gaza, it’s crap. (No offence intended) The description indicates it has a temperature controller that has been factory fitted. You would not even be able to adjust the power using an external controller as it would affect the built in electrics. It did give me an idea though for my own modified turbo still. Adjustable shut off based on the vapour temp. Ideal for stripping runs if you don’t use a freezer, set to say 98 degrees (works out at 10% ABV in the distillate on my system) silicone tube to direct the flow to a demijohn and let it run. It should stop producing at 10% and cool itself till I am ready to empty the boiler. I could set a second trip at 100 degrees boiler temp in case the vapour sensor failed. If my controller fails the thermal trip will still operate at 117 degrees. Product would be ruined though if that needed to shut it down.