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"Finally finished fermenting my wash. Tomorrow I'll run the ES for my first time, but I have some concerns... 1. Will foaming or boil-overs be a problem? 2. Could I throw a fork otr something in to break bubbles? Thanks!!  "
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Just don't fill to tip top. I've never had a foaming issue
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Best of fortunes on your run. Kindly keeps us posted on the results..processes etc. Originally Posted by: aclambrecht  Finally finished fermenting my wash. Tomorrow I'll run the ES for my first time, but I have some concerns... 1. Will foaming or boil-overs be a problem? 2. Could I throw a fork otr something in to break bubbles? Thanks!!
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I ran the still a couple days ago, and it worked! (sorta) I threw a bit less than 4 liters of wash and plugged it in. An hour later I saw drippage and discarded the first 1-2 Tablespoons. After that, I waited 2 hours and collected 3 cups of 60 proof vodka. Truth be told, I'm a bit disappointed in myself. I think I measured SG wrong. (Do I measure before or after pitching hydrated yeast?) Anyways, I learned a bit and have some of my very own, homemade vodka Better luck next time!
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I ran the alotech yeast and reduced the recipe to my still size. Produced 140 proof all day long. When tossing heads, lay them out in 1/2 pint jars and label them 1,2,3 .etc. You will see it clear up the further into the run. Always throw out more to be safer
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How much yield did ya get at 140?
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22 pint jars! I also didn't run til the end. Only ran up to about 195 degrees. Got what I wanted and shut down. I then took the first 3 jars and put them into my "recycle" jar.
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Yeeeee doggie! Mer, how big a damn boiler u got??????? 
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I've been using my easy still for over a year and a half, and I've only had it boil over once; it's not that big an issue. Furfishngame's experience is about par for the course on a first run. Double distilling dramatically improves ABV and taste. I run 2batches all the way through then mix it with another liter of wash and run it again. If you make good cuts, you'll get 70-75% ABV, and it'll taste lots better than what you get just running it once. Just a suggestion
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Thanks for the advice. Ill definitely try that next time!
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I'm gonna rerun all my 140 and complete next batch. Should I go full reflux? Would it help it taste better?
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" Originally Posted by: hawkeyewanabe I've been using my easy still for over a year and a half, and I've only had it boil over once; it's not that big an issue. Furfishngame's experience is about par for the course on a first run. Double distilling dramatically improves ABV and taste. I run 2batches all the way through then mix it with another liter of wash and run it again. If you make good cuts, you'll get 70-75% ABV, and it'll taste lots better than what you get just running it once. Just a suggestion Thats some good sipping whiskey!!! whens my in vite??????? U gotta love this hobbyy huh? Sounds like u r on the right track!!!!!!!  "
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Originally Posted by: fatboylo Thats some good sipping whiskey!!! whens my in vite??????? U gotta love this hobbyy huh? Sounds like u r on the right track!!!!!!! Drinkin' clean liquor will spoil ya, and, hell, if you're in Colorado then you're just, what, 1300-1400 miles away? 
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Purt damn close, coulpe pt's 20 $ in gas, on my fatboy of course......I'm there......whats fer dinner??????? LMAO I forgot to mention I am an OKIE, so I don't count those mile from no where!!!!!! hahhahahhaha
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