I have made several runs, only a couple of re-runs so to speak. My average proof on initial run is 90 - 110 proof. I read on here of stripper runs, proof runs, etc. What are these runs, are they necessary, what does ujssm stand for?

oh here's the link to ujssm http://wiki.homedistille..._Simple_Sour_Mash_Method

Hello 5brothers. Stripping runs are used to simply decrease the volume of your wash. they are run at high heat and fast collection rate. I collect down to 15% or so and use some of the back-set for the next wash. They are not meant to be drunk. Most do several batches of stripping runs and when they have enough volume to charge/fill their still they put all the stripping runs together and do a spirit run with low heat and slow collection rate and collecting in small jars. Thus being able to make better cuts after the run is finished and the jars have aired out for a day or two. There is a lot more info on the subject. Just search "stripping run, or spirit run" in the search box at the top of the page.

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Dude with four other brothers you guys need a bigger still than that to keep everybody happy.....hehehe...

Just kiddin, with a 3 gallon still you should prolly get around a quart or less of good keepers. That's assuming you made cuts and did'nt collect in one jar. No matter the still size you still need to seperate all that comes out so you can get the good stuff by itself.
Try running that kinda rig really slow and maybe that will concentrate the distillate more and give a higher starting proof. And remember use lots of small containers to collect your distillate and then combine to taste the next day."