STILLS OF ALL TYPES, DIFFERENCES AND EFFICIENCY

This channel is designed to offer insight and background on the science, art and practice of making alcohol based products at home.

[@neilsheldon8355]

I've learned more about distillation in 36 minutes than most people learn in a lifetime! ... Thank you!

[@robertbeliveau1692]

Neil Sheldon ....... he’s a great teacher isn’t he ???

[@PennysForDollars]

George changes your learning curve from years to months....

[@stevenrobertson4470]

FYI: The equation for the circumference (C) is 2π times the radius: (C=2πR) so if R is in inches, the circumference is in inches. The cross sectional area (A) is π times the radius (R) squared: A=πR^2. If your radius is expressed in inches, your area will be in square inches. So, if you double your diameter, you double your circumference and quadruple your cross sectional area.

[@stevenrobertson4470]

​@@Ed-lg9dugreat! I enjoyed your video!

[@Ed-lg9du]

@@stevenrobertson4470 was thanking you...

[@lynnmcfadden9011]

I like how you use common sense, math, and science to teach. Wish schools would use more real world application. You made my algebra and physics classes come together.

[@jamescutrupi5000]

At last someone that promotes education in simple to understand language and not fluffy no context wording. Thank You George, Legend

[@brettm.s.1169]

Hi George, I binge watched your channel for weeks and learned so much so I have to thank you for all the free education. Now I watch your video as as you post them and they are always interesting and add to my knowledge of distillation, science, tasting and new ideas. You’re a great guy to put so much effort into your channel. Thank you, Brett in Sydney, Australia.

[@woodandtable]

Thanks for the instructions!! I can’t wait to try my own. I’m a math guy- 2*pi*r= circumference (inches) and area pi*r^2 (square inches). Lolol!! Great videos!!

[@nathanmachen6875]

I would just like to thank you George you break stuff down and explain things we understand them. And thanks for showing people that this is not a bad thing running alcohol should be something we don't have to hide and were gonna do it regardless

[@hysteve19]

George, I appreciate your videos. They are easy to follow, and they take guess work out of the how's and why's. Much gratitude!!!!!!

[@hookedonjeep1]

Thank you as always for the outstanding informative value of your content!!! Keep up the good work George!!!

[@zoller_troller3162]

This is why I subscribe to you! I love the knowledge you pass on, unlike a lot of people on KZbin! Also I love the knowledge you pass on because I learn a lot from you specifically!! Keep up the videos man! Thanks from this canadian hillbilly. My gramps use to make shine with a preacher in canada just trying to learn the trade 😂

[@timmyles314]

Happy New Years George !!! Thanks for your service. Thanks for your videos.

[@marcelopeixoto8899]

The best teacher on KZbin! Congrats from Brazil!

[@lilymcalister1825]

WoW!!! I am sooo glad I found your videos George!! Thank you for enjoying teaching, it's obvious when someone has a passion for something they are teaching....people LEARN!! tytyty!!😃🌷

[@andyb6120]

Great clip. I learnt loads. Keep up the great work.

[@BEERNBBQBYLARRY]

Awesome! This is a great tutorial. Thank you.

[@TheOriginalFILIBUSTA]

Great video! Love your lessons. Your math terminology was a bit off, though. The principle you taught about the pipe having more surface area was well put forth, BUT it's good to get the formulas straight. You were talking about the CIRCUMFERENCE of the pipe (or circle). That's DIAMETER (or twice the radius) of the circle multiplied by Pi (3.14). The formula you wrote down is for the AREA of the circle (Pi multiplied by the square of the radius of the circle). Like if you took a thin slice of a salami, that would be the area. Also, that would be expressed in SQUARE inches. So, CIRCUMFERENCE of a 2" pipe : 2 x 3.14 = 6.28 inches. CIRCUMFERENCE OF A 3" pipe : 3 x 3.14 = 9.42 inches. And so on. Can't wait to watch more of your stuff, I'm learning a lot! All the best to you.

[@Carbonx007]

Im not really sure if i like the fact that he didn't own his mistake with this math..think about that..what else is he giving us that is not needed..expecially if he sells all this stuff to add to the distillery...lol j/k but he should have admitted he was wrong

[@speedbuggie]

Hi, George Absolutely love this program. Binge watch often. I wish I found you years ago. In any event I have a beer keg and a 3ft 2" copper Colum, with a reflux built in and packed with popper. I get right at 180 just about all the time. never knew exactly why it was always so high.

[@pgprentice]

Hi George, Love your videos and thank you for the most informative channel! Could you do a vid or two discussing the difference in taste with different yeasts? Or does the yeast even affect the taste of the final product? I am talking about a simple sugar wash, basic vodka product. Keep up the great work!

[@mariolucrezi2195]

It's hard sitting through the math and chemical inaccuracies as a chemical engineer but I also dont want to miss any critical info I dont know, but this guy has real heart and hes very good to listen to.

[@jeromie4862]

Thank you for this video :) it has helped a lot. if you were operating in Australia I would buy my all of my products from you because of your knowledge and service to the community. Thank you George.

[@jamesburris8803]

You are a great instructor George! My Grandfather drew me a diagram of a still 40 years ago. I am glad I never made one because he included a "Thumper."

[@loresanchez2513]

Thanks you destileria MASTER I finally have a good class.

[@BeautifulGav]

Awesome .. "pre-condensing" .. the magic bit to make me understand .. I didn't get it before thinking the condenser water pressure did this .. I couldn't understand that and marked it down for further investigation. thanks from Aussie!

[@johnoneill6534]

Great video! I'm looking forward to the next one.

[@wrenfamily1]

Great episode, I am new to this and most interested in learning more about the distilling. I would like to learn more about the forensics of making whiskey or cognac being able to match the nose and flavors of the tickler whiskey that I like. Thank you for a great Episode

[@billcohnen6326]

First thing, thank you for your 35 years of service to our great country. What you are describing is what's also known as a compound reflux still. Mine is a 15 gal s s pot/ a 35 x 3 copper column, a 1" distillate exit. The marble rocks that I use for packing work really well, tones of surface area. I will be going electric pretty soon and will require your assistance. Thanks for the humor and educational videos.

[@electrickflame353]

Thanks, Mr.George, for teaching me a helluva lot of excellent knowledge about something I was genuinely ignorant of!

[@blindguy63]

Another fantastic video George! I learned more and more from your videos, every time I watch! Keep up the great work!

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

Thanks👍

[@damian8358]

Great video again, really glad I saw this one before buying a still!

[@gorethegreat]

I’ve just found this channel! I’m on my 6th video. I just bought a still. I’m doing a cleaning run tomorrow. Then a test sugar wash mix. Great channel. It’s given me the knowledge and confidence. 🤞

[@hamidrezashahsavari9578]

Man, that's amazing! The way that you're explaining is awesome.

[@Drfixit904]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge sir!

[@kennymurphy1099]

Nice information 👍 your a great teacher!!

[@jamielangstaff2898]

Thank you man. Love the knowledge you share and I've definitely improved my overall experience with stilling from your videos.

[@mooreokla718]

Jamie Langstaff thank you so much now I know what I wont

[@henryjames9353]

Cool you're pretty thorough for newbies I've just learned exactly the difference a d what to do..

[@robertbrown9237]

👌 Amazing Teaching Keep up the great work🇺🇸

[@totherepublic358]

Thanks for making good informative videos.

[@Patrick_vapes]

Awesome I want to first say I don't subscribe to many people but you have definitely earned it from me. I have been doing extensive amounts of research as I'm new and want to be safe as well as produce good quality. With that said every time I search internet, forums, or KZbin and get my info from multiple sources not just one Joe schmoe. Yet everytime I end up on one of your videos which give a complete breakdown of what is going on, how to achieve what your looking for, as well as a demonstration/example. You are my number one go to guy if I have questions. The amount of detail you put in these videos is awesome and you have helped me learn alot from watching you. And for that I thank you. Keep doing great videos!

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

Thanks Keep us alive George

[@filipurkin4462]

So much value in this :)

[@notchina9708]

Very very very good video. At Columbia Valley Lavender in British Columbia Canada we have just started extracting Lavender oil with our new still. Your videos are certainly helping us tweak our production

[@davidsanders6647]

Amazing. George love your teaching

[@AC-gq9nk]

Wow!! awesome video George!! getting ready to get my first still. Thanks

[@shashikadulanjali7977]

Best video about distilling ever watched...best of best..thank you very much, sir.

[@countryboycharlie9793]

Another great video George 👍 I have a 2” I run it super slow, just a fast drip at the most of time until I get to the tail.. it comes of about 150 or 160...... thanks to u. My lawnmower and tiller runs great on it,plus a little A and B clarification product add to it..

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

Charlie, I am always glad to see a comment from you Sir. Happy distilling! George

[@levigodro9827]

Thanks for your time and effort you put in to these videos!

[@anthonybarra2391]

Thanks George great video as always

[@petercatto9795]

Hello George once again very informative you've outdone yourself sir

[@kenstar1862]

Great educational 30 minutes,,thanks George

[@travisbrink7322]

Whow! Thank you so much George. I'm gonna have to make everyone I know watch a clip of this. I use a 15.5gal Sanke keg with a modular, hybrid unit on top. Typically, 18" of 2" copper, tri-clamps, to a flow through sight glass, filled with borosilicate marbles. EVERY body seems to think that was the dumbest thing they'd ever seen. "How much did ya drink before ya threw them in there?" I've been using them for years and this is the very first time that I've heard someone with any intelligence say it's a good idea. Also - it looks REALLY cool with some LEDs behind it.

[@lilymcalister1825]

Made me actually laugh out loud when you wrote "looks really kewl with LEDs behind it!! Thank you, laughter is so good for the soul!!👌🏼🌷

[@travisbrink7322]

@@lilymcalister1825 yes, , it is. Glad I could give ya a giggle. I could use some of that these days. Ill remember that while Im setting it up tonight.

[@RayWright]

I feel like I am in a classroom. This is knowledge! Thank you sir!

[@buddy.abc123]

This was the best 36 minutes of my entire life. Wow

[@nicocoolpants2611]

I love your content Sir. Of all the videos I have warched on your channel the one thing that has been missed is a video strictly to Still types, differences, and the effects on final product (IE. Flavor, purity, consistency, ease of use). Your most recent video is fairly old. However, if you were to "hypothetically" (hehehe at that reference) make another video, would you consider one involving strengths, weaknesses, ease of use, and final product differences of the varying types of stills and combination stills using different combinations. Amazing work and thank you for setting a standard for for the distillation community.

[@ReaperNZ666]

amazing tutorial George , i`ve never done distilling but i`m very keen to get into it & have been searching the information you shared in this tutorial thankyou so much 👍

[@nicholasformosa2078]

Another great video. I wanted to watch another video about thumpers towards the end, and you read the pupil's mind

[@jasonwhite8819]

George, great video.. Very educational and informative

[@whiskeychick1597]

Thank you George! Love your videos.

[@danielpahoundis6321]

Very helpful...great info,love the channel

[@jerrysnyder5398]

Man .. Again thank you so much for all the knowledge you share with us George. ❤

[@lyimmomagani102]

Brilliant and funny guy. Thank you, the video was very educative.

[@samking73]

Even if I never decided to run off a batch of whiskey I would "still" enjoy this. This guys easy to learn from.

[@nickmartinez6714]

Awesome exactly what I was looking for

[@gunghoadventures871]

Best explanation . Awesome👍

[@markfung5654]

George you're a great teacher.

[@Deeda241]

Awesome information George! I've watched 90% of your videos. The only ones are about the PId's. But this one taught me a lot about the equipment I have. Thank you very much for all you do! Cheers George 🍻

[@terryphilbin2494]

Pi x r^2 = area, pi x Diameter = circumference.

[@pierreerasmus7005]

True!!!

[@marko8584]

Fantastic video,like all of your other Vids! Hello from Finland!

[@andrewc.usarmyretired8304]

Such great info

[@cecilyt006]

Love your channel. Appreciate everything you do.

[@willardwatson9291]

Good job as usual George

[@chefe2152]

I love your videos,learning so much ,thank you very much

[@mstargate12]

Good stuff. Learned a lot. Thank you very much 👍

[@MrROTD]

I made my first mash today and its starting to bubble , I cant wait to distill what I made later I'm enjoying it as a hobby so far. Thanks for the info I watched quite a few of your videos.

[@davidhowick3665]

Thanks for great videos..I’m currently doing my first rum distilling..while I’m watching your video

[@jesseblackburn8437]

Perfect explanations, I smell what you're stepping in! Lol Thanks for sharing!

[@samTollefson]

Remember the old pressure cookers with the tip on the lid that you put weights on to regulate the pressure? My junior high science teacher showed us how to make a still out of one by putting 2 half bricks in the middle of the pot with a cup on top of them, now pour your fermented potato mash around the bricks, put the lid on the pot upside down and close the tip hole with a toothpick, fill the inverted lid with ice and slowly simmer the mash. The first steam of the alcohol condenses on the cold lid running down and dripping off the tip into the cup. Thus, the introduction of alcoholism to my 13-year-old self! Thanks, Mr. Morris. (Tongue-in-cheek)

[@Fucht4567]

Спасибо! Смотрю Ваш канал через переводчика, но абсолютно понятно преподаете материал. На пальцах объясняете сложные вещи.

[@trebor66n2]

Love your videos. Thanks

[@jasonmoxon939]

Great video - but note pi x r2 = area of the circle (open area inside tube), you are after the circumference surface of the inside of the tube, which is pi x D.

[@DurbinsBourbon]

Hi George , I would love to see you run one of the mile high flute stills. Do you think you’ll ever get one of them. I’ve learned so much from your videos. Love your videos.

[@MrMeteor1960]

Thanks George! Really getting a lot out of your videos

[@philiptruitt]

Thank you, George!!

[@GrouchyOldBear7]

I learned a lot. Thank you. One note: You are using the calculation for the Area of a circle and not the circumference of a circle. Circumference is 2 π r.

[@GrandmasterHobbyist]

doesnt the answer end up being the same lol...he said 3.14xR^2 for example my 4 inch column radius =2....3.14x2^2=12.56....oor your 2x3.14x2=12.56 nevermind i see that only worked out in my particular case, no wonder i didnt catch this.

[@ORIGINALJRL]

Or πD = circumference

[@gabrielbarcelo5233]

Great video

[@allanwatts2357]

Best explanation that I have come across by far. Your speech is clear and you explain in both complex & simple terms. Sir your efforts are greatly appreciated, well done👍😊 SUBSCRIBED

[@dirk4926]

Great explanation, I learned bunches, thank you.

[@chetannatekar9136]

Very informative, learned quite a bit. More importantly, you are very passionate.

[@johnselby5850]

G'day George, learnt so much from your podcasts, have not yet bought any equipment or distilled any product, I want to research as much as possible first. I'm in Western Australia so, will not call you during your sleep time.

[@royspeakman1157]

BRILLIANT !

[@Joshua-qz6ti]

Great Content

[@joachimlandes5745]

Thank you very much. Excellent presentation

[@sajadhav82]

Brilliant. Thank you

[@POWERLESSbananaHEAD]

you threw your number out and offer ti answer questions. that made a subscriber out of me. good info. well done I tell you love the craft. thank you

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

Thanks for the sub!

[@jeffconley819]

This is pretty good . I ran cryogenic columns for 40 years. Now I can run it for fun since retiring. Let the games begin.

[@pierreerasmus7005]

Brilliant!!!!! Tank you

[@jawneelogik5744]

You mention the possibility of fire with an open still, but so long as your pot is some sort of steel, an inductive cook plate would be an excellent heat source and there is virtually NO chance of any ignition. That's what I plan to use when I finally get around to constructing my still.

[@rickyalmeida6236]

I'm a beginner and like ur videos keep it up

[@asmrvermont8927]

Very helpful. Great video extremely informative and not confusing at all. Its all explaining very well

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hieubb1802]

Great lesson, Thanks.

[@craigtaylor9249]

Another great video George. Being a Pastry chef in Australia most of our ovens are in Celsius not Fahrenheit, I can to those conversions in my head. Were I get stuck is trying to convert gallons to litres. Everything here is measured in litres. We all know you love your maths, there is just something for you to think about in your next video. Thanks Craig.

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

Craig, I would really like to satisfy everyone with measurements but you realize that is not possible. If I did attempt to do all of this in metric and imperial measures I would convert the values before hand. This is an easy step so I would expect people to do this at home. I feel that using two different measurement systems could be more confusing than helpful. Hope you understand. George

[@FinancialFreebo]

Thanks Mr. Mackey!!!!!!

[@davewilliam7495]

Hi mate been here for a year now, lol yeah I'm a bit slow and poor, love what you are doing here, from Dave NZ