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I've made my first wash tonight. I added 6 oz of tomato paste, five gallons of hot water and 10 lbs of sugar. When it cools to a temp of 80 or below I will pitch the yeast EC1118. I'd say that that will be sometime tomorrow. I used hot water to dissolve the sugar. I plan to leave the fermentation bucket inside my house the duration of the fermentation in a controlled temp environment. I plan to cook it on Aug 26th which is about 10 days from Wednesday. Does everything sounds alright?
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looking to good. have fun and enjoy the likker you make.
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Bigwheel, I dont have a wash checker gizmo (I dont think) I do have a Hydrometer/Tralles gizmo. Is this Tralles part used for the wash? If not Ill just have to let it ferment for a few days maybe weeks. The temp in my house is aound 70 to 73 degrees. I pitched my yeast today when i got home from work, It was already foaming in the little bowl that I started it in now that its in the main wash and the lid is on i can't tell what its doing however the airlock isn't bubbling yet. Your right though this process may take a while. wonder if it'd help if i set the bucket outside for a bit tomorrow since the temps are going to be in the 80's? just a thought. either way i'm in zero hurry to cook it because of time restrictions, i do know that the day i do fire it up i plan to set aside about 5 to 6 hours and two small propane tanks.
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Originally Posted by: johnnyapplepie  Bigwheel, I dont have a wash checker gizmo (I dont think) I do have a Hydrometer/Tralles gizmo. Is this Tralles part used for the wash? If not Ill just have to let it ferment for a few days maybe weeks. The temp in my house is aound 70 to 73 degrees. I pitched my yeast today when i got home from work, It was already foaming in the little bowl that I started it in now that its in the main wash and the lid is on i can't tell what its doing however the airlock isn't bubbling yet. Your right though this process may take a while. wonder if it'd help if i set the bucket outside for a bit tomorrow since the temps are going to be in the 80's? just a thought. either way i'm in zero hurry to cook it because of time restrictions, i do know that the day i do fire it up i plan to set aside about 5 to 6 hours and two small propane tanks. Please dont rush any fermentation by using heat- It causes the yeast to stress and produce some un wanted flavors.
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" Originally Posted by: scotty Please dont rush any fermentation by using heat- It causes the yeast to stress and produce some un wanted flavors. Don't stress on the airlock.......if you don't have an air tight seal on your fermit you are not going to see any action anyway......been there done it......Tralles is just a fancy way to say percent........your mix sounds right, just let'er do its thing.........all goes well you'll pull some right tasty 120-130......."
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Thanks fatboylo, scotty,
I won't rush anything in fact i'm going to leave my bucket where it sits. As of this morning the airlock was bubbling wonderfully. Yes the bucket has a tight seal on, i'm wondering how i'm going to pry the lid off when its done, idk but i'll worry about that when the time comes.
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" Originally Posted by: johnnyapplepie Thanks fatboylo, scotty,
I won't rush anything in fact i'm going to leave my bucket where it sits. As of this morning the airlock was bubbling wonderfully. Yes the bucket has a tight seal on, i'm wondering how i'm going to pry the lid off when its done, idk but i'll worry about that when the time comes. Good for you!!!!! Nothing like the sound of a airlock getting with it!!!!! Sounds like you have the patients.......when I started this I didn't.....lol wanted to keep looking.....lol enjoy your hooch!"
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Okay so I mixed up the wash on Aug 14th let it cool and pitched the yeast on the 15th. Today is the 21st and the Airlock is still bubbling away. I guess 6 days of this is norm right? I have not had the lid off the bucket nor has the airlock been removed, in fact the bucket has not been moved or disturbed in anyway. I walked into the house a few days and the smell of alcohol was wow. It's not like it was that or i'm getting used to the smell. lol.
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Originally Posted by: johnnyapplepie Okay so I mixed up the wash on Aug 14th let it cool and pitched the yeast on the 15th. Today is the 21st and the Airlock is still bubbling away. I guess 6 days of this is norm right? I have not had the lid off the bucket nor has the airlock been removed, in fact the bucket has not been moved or disturbed in anyway. I walked into the house a few days and the smell of alcohol was wow. It's not like it was that or i'm getting used to the smell. lol. Man you got more pay shints the the hospital!!!!!!! Good for you let'er go....Your reward.....well......you won't even remember!!!!!!!!!!!!
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EC1118 is indeed a slow working yeast but it will ferment to finish without a dought. Give it 8-10 days then rouse or stir your wash. Now your saying damn I gotta wait some more. Well since you did'nt mention a hydromter I must assume you did'nt take OG readings. Thats ok just give it time it'll be fine and then when its settled go for it.
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Hey GUYS/GALS. first post. got 10lbs of brown sugar on the go . yeasty beasties are doing there thing. will be my first run with my 8 gal brewhaus rig. any advice . im huge fan of ian smiley reading his book now.. my interest lies with whisky and whiskey. if anyone has some good pure grain 25 liter mash recipes please pass along. im gonna be advancing in that direction shortly .
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"Hi Islander,
First, welcome!
Just be safe and take your time ... and don't forget to do your cleaning run(s).
Tell us more about your rig. Did you get 2 inch or 3 inch? Did you get the full column?
I'm sure several of our members that can give you some whiskey recipes. Let the folks know what you'd like to try first. Corn? Irish?, etc.
Again, welcome!
--JB"
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