"I know there are a thousand threads on here concerning cuts so I figure I might as well ask my question. I run a valved reflux rig. I use a 5 gal SF mash that I let ferment until all grains sink and there are no bubbles. (my hydrometer got broken). I strain the mash and let it set another week to 10 days. When I am ready to cook I siphon off the wash leaving the yeast sediment in the bottom of the bucket. Usually everything goes pretty smoothly. I get around 8 8oz jars. After I collect the foreshots (which started at 135 column temp this time) I run total reflux for at least 90 min to 2 hours them start collecting. I shut down at about 198. I let the jars sit with a coffee filter over the top for a couple of day. I have a real problem with detecting heads. Tails are easy but heads are hard. My first jars are stronger but don't have a bad taste or smell. Does running in total reflux like I do dilute the heads? I proof down to about 40 - 45 abv.

Thanks for all the help that has been given me in the past. It is appreciated."

how much foreshots are you getting? Are you converting the grain or adding sugar to up the ABV?
what proof are the 8 jars you collected? but it sounds like your doing something right.