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"I was given the Essential Extractor Pot Distiller Column as a gift and I has a question about the setup. I also have a 3 ft. section of flanged 2"" stainless pipe that I can use to extend the column. If I was to theoretically use this to make whiskey from an all-grain (no corn) mash, how would I set this up? I am a brewer and this is what I have available, so I'd like to start with an all-grain mash. I was imagining putting together the extended column (column+3ft extension) with copper mesh packing. Would that be too much for making whiskey and would it strip all of the flavor out. I have the extension and copper packing to better separate my distillation phases with teh vapor temperature. Thanks http://www.brewhaus.com/...-Column-P1021.aspx"
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I should also mention that the column will be attached to a 15 gallon sanke keg, boiling 10-11 gallon batches. I will be using a large diameter propane burner for heat. I would also like the whiskey to be single run. Thanks!
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if it's a pot column with no reflux cooling you would only need 2 or 3 plugs of copper mesh to knock down some of the nasties and that won't strip too much of the flavor
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Originally Posted by: dieselduo  if it's a pot column with no reflux cooling you would only need 2 or 3 plugs of copper mesh to knock down some of the nasties and that won't strip too much of the flavor Thanks, dieselduo. When you say 2-3 plugs, how much is that? I have a roll of the copper mesh and was going to fill most of the column with it (probably at least 2 feet of column worth). I just wanted to make sure the extended column and copper mesh would not strip the flavor from the all-grain whiskey.
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2' is more than plenty on a pot still. Try a run and if you don't have the flavor you want take some out
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