I really enjoy assembling them. I like doing small-work like that. I built a lot of models growing up, and made a lot of jewelry later on.
The secret to not cross-threading is set the screw in the hole and then twist it backwards until you feel the leading edge of the threads click. Then you know you have the threads properly aligned and can start screwing it in clockwise.
Great article that in my opinion exemplifies the great spirit of the craft distilling movement here in the states. These are our customers in D.C. that are going to do really well.
Yeah we're using a three part - High Temp Alpha Amylase during gelatinization to keep the mash thin, then mashing in malt. In addition we use a Glucoamylase - since we're fermenting on the grain - provides a bit better yield and I'll swear that it makes separation post-distillation easier. Our bourbon mash bill uses rye, so we use a bit of Beta Glucanase, which really helps keep the mash thin, it also keeps the mash liquid very thin than compared to without it.
We're looking at options for better separation of solids post-distillation. If we keep the grind really coarse, we can get pretty good gravity draining, but if we push to a finer grind, separation becomes a nightmare. I still think it's easier doing it post-distillation.
We're looking at a filter press now, but that's a huge investment. It's much easier for us to deal with the spent grain if we can keep it as dry as possible, otherwise the bulk and weight increases tremendously.
If we were in the backwoods somewhere, it wouldn't be a problem, but we're essentially urban, so hauling slurry off somewhere won't ever cut it.
We're starting to amass an army of urban chicken farmers. Also, a friend of the family used to raise pigs on his farm, but got out of it due to the feed costs, we're hoping we can move the needle for him to get him back into pigs. Can't wait for tasty bourbon-fed bacon.
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We're looking at options for better separation of solids post-distillation. If we keep the grind really coarse, we can get pretty good gravity draining, but if we push to a finer grind, separation becomes a nightmare. I still think it's easier doing it post-distillation.
have you thought about pumping the corn mash on top of a barley mash, maybe at a rate that is slow enough to just let the corn liquid seep though the barley husks? Maybe do a smaller barley mash in the mash tun, do the corn and enzymes in the boiler with the agitator, throw in some rice hulls, drain the barley wort and then pump corn mash on top of the small mash and let sit?
Thanks for the edit Herr Moderator. I wasn't sure where to post the link, and when it disappeared from the "... spotted on the interwebs" topic I was afeared that I might have committed a false pass.
We have 3 containers being delivered over the next few days.
We staggered the delivery days so that we would not swamp our floor space.
Regrettably, we don't know what parts are specifically being delivered on any given container.
We will work as fast as possible to get your back ordered items out as soon as they are counted in and inspected.
Thank you so much for your patience and do apologize for any inconvenience.
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I really enjoy assembling them. I like doing small-work like that. I built a lot of models growing up, and made a lot of jewelry later on.
The secret to not cross-threading is set the screw in the hole and then twist it backwards until you feel the leading edge of the threads click. Then you know you have the threads properly aligned and can start screwing it in clockwise.
I'm more like I am now than I was before.
:)>-
My old lady likes for me to do it like that too.... :-c
I will give another vote to keep the brass
Great article that in my opinion exemplifies the great spirit of the craft distilling movement here in the states. These are our customers in D.C. that are going to do really well.
How I ... Worked to open D.C.’s latest distillery @ Washington Business Journal
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Say have you guys checked these out?
The StillDragon North America YouTube Channel
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Absolutely corker job, Larry and Jeff! Great stuff. :)>-
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Didn't even know they existed. Thanks for the link.
Spotted this on eBay. It came up on a StillDragon search.
Citrus Distillers, West Palm Beach
1000 liter Mash tun / 264 gallons
I'm more like I am now than I was before.
One of Smaug's guys in his neck of the woods.
Yeah he does a lot of contract bottling and landed a steady whiskey customer. He is sorta struggling to keep up with demand at this point.
Papa's Pillar contacted him too but just doesn't have the rick space for all the barrels needed for their blending .
He is really starting to cope with some pretty good problems to have.
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Assuming corn - How efficient is the lautering in the tun?
He pulled out the false bottom and uses a slurry method
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He is going 100% corn.
Uses a two part enzyme method so his gelatinization turns out nice and thin.
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Yeah we're using a three part - High Temp Alpha Amylase during gelatinization to keep the mash thin, then mashing in malt. In addition we use a Glucoamylase - since we're fermenting on the grain - provides a bit better yield and I'll swear that it makes separation post-distillation easier. Our bourbon mash bill uses rye, so we use a bit of Beta Glucanase, which really helps keep the mash thin, it also keeps the mash liquid very thin than compared to without it.
We're looking at options for better separation of solids post-distillation. If we keep the grind really coarse, we can get pretty good gravity draining, but if we push to a finer grind, separation becomes a nightmare. I still think it's easier doing it post-distillation.
We're looking at a filter press now, but that's a huge investment. It's much easier for us to deal with the spent grain if we can keep it as dry as possible, otherwise the bulk and weight increases tremendously.
If we were in the backwoods somewhere, it wouldn't be a problem, but we're essentially urban, so hauling slurry off somewhere won't ever cut it.
We're starting to amass an army of urban chicken farmers. Also, a friend of the family used to raise pigs on his farm, but got out of it due to the feed costs, we're hoping we can move the needle for him to get him back into pigs. Can't wait for tasty bourbon-fed bacon.
Smaug needs to import the dewatering presses from overseas....
Yeah that machine is pretty sweet.
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Tell him about the 2000L ;)
yeah too late :(
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how is that 1000L heated?
have you thought about pumping the corn mash on top of a barley mash, maybe at a rate that is slow enough to just let the corn liquid seep though the barley husks? Maybe do a smaller barley mash in the mash tun, do the corn and enzymes in the boiler with the agitator, throw in some rice hulls, drain the barley wort and then pump corn mash on top of the small mash and let sit?
Steam
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Thanks for the edit Herr Moderator. I wasn't sure where to post the link, and when it disappeared from the "... spotted on the interwebs" topic I was afeared that I might have committed a false pass.
Seems to have stimulated some good conversation.
Interesting stuff pops up on eBay occasionally.
I'm more like I am now than I was before.
Only ever just a bit of house keeping.
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I posted a link to a rough cut of our national commercial on the moonshiners thread. I thought I would share... Thank you for the support guys!
Just watched. Thanks. Looks like a really nice production.
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where is the link?
Here ya go
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We have 3 containers being delivered over the next few days. We staggered the delivery days so that we would not swamp our floor space.
Regrettably, we don't know what parts are specifically being delivered on any given container. We will work as fast as possible to get your back ordered items out as soon as they are counted in and inspected.
Thank you so much for your patience and do apologize for any inconvenience.
Best.
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Keep us posted on new goodies that we may not have seen or may have forgotten about.