BEGINNER'S GUIDE #4 WATER

[@tonytwotoes]

I love that it's filmed in 2019 and George printed these out to show us. Thank you! Please keep teaching!

[@peteheisinger4603]

Hey George, My son and his wife got me the "chinese still" for chirstmas. I've been watching your videos sense then trying to get educated. What a great resource for a total novice like me. Hopefully soon I'll get my first mash started. This looks like a fun hobby, and with your help it will be...Thx...Pete...Sedona, AZ

[@Prometheushighaf]

Check out Reddit firewater

[@jaynelson5793]

Thank you Sir! I'm wanting to get into distilling. Your videos are the best I have found on KZbin. And I've been researching for months before I jump in. I feel much more educated and feel confident now with what I have learned from you. Thank you again. Keep it up!!!!

[@gettin-sendy]

Oh so funny, George shares many good little clangers, but the ph call asking if they can use the can of tomato paste more than once was awesome, 😂😂🤣 oh so good.

[@knightmare1015]

Great video George and Happy Thanksgiving. That line "Can I use that can of tomato paste again?" really cracked me up. Usually 1 tablespoon of gypsum per 5 gallons of water is perfect and the same can be said for lemon juice. It takes 2 tablespoons of lime juice per 5 gallons of water. The lemon and lime juice is also good for batches that are way too sweet and need a little acid to calm the sweetness down. People have it backwards about turbo yeast if you ask me. I think it produces a much cleaner mash/wash which in turn makes a much cleaner and far better tasting alcohol versus the bread yeast that people often swear by.

[@jpsfudimo3082]

Well now you done it George. I came to your site to gather information to build a PID controller for an Electric Smoker. Now I seem to be stuck here learning the art of brewing and distilling. :) Just ordered a 3 gal. Mighty Mini from the folks in CO. Another adventure on this journey through life.

[@d.r.trumble8543]

I'm loving your videos. One small thing that you might want to add a disclaimer to - just before the 22 minute mark you state that Bleach is a strong acid that will lower the PH level - it's actually a super strong base that will raise the PH.

[@TKnight28]

Did he say "kiss the hangovers goodbye" - you've got my attention sir....

[@kyleweiss]

Exactly, I dove straight to the comments to know more about that lol

[@msDanielp369]

fancy that shit

[@wldtrky38]

I started out making high ABV wine, using tap water. Then made beer, same water. Got my still and used the same water. Now, our water is not always great tasting, but usually it's ok... So, I began getting water from my refrigerator, after it was filtered, then also ran it thru the Brita filter. I honestly could not taste any difference in the final product, be it wine, beer or distillate. Perhaps some folks can, personally I could not. I've always paid close attention to PH and did my best to follow the suggested amount of yeast nutrient and other adds. I also ALWAYS let it sit for at least 24 hours before starting. Maybe it's just my old smokers palet, lol... I don't know. Anyway... Just for grins, for my next run, I am going to buy gallon jugs of spring water and give that a try. Time will tell ! Thanks again George. I love all the info and very much appreciate all the help you have given me on my journey 😁 Happy Thanksgiving Sir, to you and your family !!

[@chipy1kanobyjedi521]

You sir are a blessing, I was literally looking for this information but your presentations are so well thought out and delivered I’m watching everything. Thanks again for the great work!

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@martentrudeau6948]

Completely agree, George is an excellent teacher, enthusiastic to share his knowledge, a veteran brewer/distiller and a good YT neighbor. Thank you George and God bless.

[@rondupont7982]

By far the quickest full figured set of videos that also keep it simple and pretty much explains it all. In a 1 to 10 grading system I give it a definate 11.

[@EllinonEnosis]

George is the teacher I never had.....

[@williambencher2466]

i have never taken a chemistry class I wonder how much of this is just intro to chem topics...

[@MrSchuits]

Thanks for the great videos. I'm sitting here in a country that has decided to ban the sale of alcohol during lockdown! Hopefully soon I'll be making my own!

[@chuckdontknowdoya6100]

All of this awesome information made me thirsty George thanks for another outstanding video I'm sure to watch this one again.

[@GClubb211]

I've been enjoying your videos for some time now and just now realized who you remind me of, Jim Backus, Thurston Howell III. I love your videos, keep them coming.

[@hitchie1]

Jim Backus was the voice of cartoon character Mr.Magoo

[@donaldelie7573]

Well sir just wanted to drop a line to say thank you. For the knowledge you've been sharing. I've been subscribed and listening to barley and hops for 4 months since then I built my own still I ran it last night and it worked flawlessly once again thank you p/s I also built My own fermentation chamber. Works great

[@martink9785]

I'm going to have to watch this a few times, so much information

[@gregorycward8202]

One of mot informative videos by far Thank You Happy Distilling

[@1Wiseman001]

Love the vids George! I learn something in nearly every one I've watched so far. I've just got a little correction for you though. Bleach (Sodium Hypochlorite) has a pH of about 11.

[@taraharris8247]

Hi George Love Love Love the way you explain things! Makes me feel kinda smart lol i myself haven't mashed in or made my first run. Coming soon tho! Thank you very much for the vedios. I have whatched alot, but not threw them all.

[@ronaldsurmik1355]

Great video.

[@geraldbaxter321]

Thanks for all your time and useful information

[@mattrichardson7277]

Just starting up this hobby and really enjoy your videos.

[@petercatto9795]

George this is Pete from Sydney Australia you are amazing sir !!!!

[@jgar538]

Hey George good stuff there and your enthusiasm is infectious. One common water salt you left out on your list was Calcium Chloride. You will often see this added to bottled water for taste and like Gypsum is a good source calcium for your yeast. Cheers.

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

Thanks for the info!

[@backyardalchemy1223]

NAILED IT! GOD BLESS TOMATO PASTE❤.

[@bobtheelectrician6692]

Excellent info as usual. Investing in an inexpensive pH meter can be worthwhile. The test strips are usable on perfectly clear washes, but the readings can be hard to judge if there are some colourful ingredients, i.e. tomato paste, or rendered inaccurate if your fingers are not perfectly clean of all residue.

[@skeezdogg82]

Hey thanks George again for the help on the learning curve your the best keep it up... oh ya and just like that other guy said when you make a book I need one lol

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

Sure thing. I am working on the book (a little at a time)

[@wldtrky38]

@@BarleyandHopsBrewing I can't wait, and I'm not getting any younger 😉

[@timmyles314]

Thank again George . Happy New Years. Blessings for 2020 .

[@backyardalchemy1223]

I prob made 10 batches in the beginning... GOD BLESS BIRDWATCHERS! Everyone needs to do this as a first Run.

[@lowelllogerwell5146]

I have watched a LOT of your videos and have to thank you for ONE THING: turbo clear. NOW I won't have to worry aobut bottling my beer!!! Thank you so much for sharing. Okay maybe I came away with more than one thing. Time will tell. I am back to being happy about beer making!!!

[@williamelliott]

Excellent video

[@PennysForDollars]

Absolutely the information I was looking for.... I laughed way too hard at can I use the can over again... Thanks for the great information and videos

[@Sirblubell]

You have so much helpful information. Thank you!!! Could you take a multivitamin and add it to help out the yest?

[@rockybailey8456]

thanks for info been a big help

[@PSYCHOPATHiO]

your the godfather of sugar wash, great lessons learned everyday... :)

[@philzolth4710]

Great video thanks

[@docr8197]

Aloha George as i understand it you want a water that has low to no iron content, which is a primary consideration for distillery location (hard water too) . whats your take on that ?

[@hemmedup1909]

Great video! One question I have is do you adjust your pH before heating the water, before cooking the grain or right before fermentation? Thanks again

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

Before fermentation

[@sebmorrell]

Incredible video again! Turbo distillates need carbon filtration but TPW often doesn’t. Why?

[@tamertamer4930]

hello Way we add water to watery fruits like watermelon strawberry etc, ? Also way to add egg white to wine ?

[@banjoeyes1234]

Thank you George.

[@richarddcvd8868]

Dear George, thanks again for a great video! One question; the calcium i take out of my water by using a resin filter, can that effect my wash/mash? I will now try adding tomatopaste(no can) because my fermentation stopped also. I am using Safspirit USW-6 and nutriënts from vinoferm. Have a great one!

[@ronniesaunders940]

Ph, 5.6 should be good for moonshine. Am I right about that sir?

[@trooperhenry5274]

George what about rain water is that ok as well?

[@pgprentice]

Treat rain water the same as any other. Test the PH and strain out the frogs and tadpoles! Skeeta larvae will give an off flavor! :P

[@trooperhenry5274]

This is awesome thanks 🙏!!!!

[@PaulTheShed]

It's like being back in college--Cheers Teach..

[@dougshelton69]

You know more than me and I worked 5 yrs at premium water plant...

[@bradleymusselman5151]

George! Love your helpful tips! What about natural rain water, does God provide a good Moonshine base after filtration through sand and tar via roof shingles, or shall I collect it straight into a rain barrel? How clean could rain water be anyway in the environment we live? Just asking for your opinion?

[@gizmorepairs]

Not with all that rubbish they spray into the atmosphere !!

[@chriscopeland1455]

ok i been listening long enough what is the name of that song in almost all of your videos

[@michaelcorr9467]

Can I use rain water

[@victorb145]

I always thought it might be fun to make my own alcohol but I thought it's too complicated I'll never get it. I found my way here because my hobbies have me researching the hydrometer. now you really don't talk about the Brix scale on the hydrometer much but what I noticed while I was here yeast and the beneficial bacteria in my fish tanks are exactly the same but different. Lol what I mean by that is the differences are so small they almost don't matter. so I decided to stick around because well it seems I have a huge head start on learning this stuff. I'm even considering bending my first rule. I think most people with this little of understanding would think okay I need to keep my temperatures at 78 because that's what George says to do. And I thought well that falls on the smart side of fish tanks most fish can be kept from 77 to 80. I keep mine at 80 slightly stressed but I get a little more activity and pay for it with a slightly reduced lifespan. 80 is not very far from 78 so my thought is how much damage can it really do to work with a number that I'm already familiar with?

[@peterrobak]

If you add fruit to the mash do you PH it before adding the yeast?

[@richardfewer9348]

No one else talks about water. Thanks

[@andreharrison4788]

How long do you let set 50 gallons of city water ?

[@aleccap5946]

What are the reasons why turbo yeast doesn't work ? 7 to 10 days it took 20 days, my second one 15 days, and the new 23% is still going at 14 days. I follow everything to the letter even have a heater and blanket to make sure everything is correct. My last 5 gallon wash called for 10.5kg of sugar its now 14 days into the fermenting, a lot of sugar to go by taste and hydrometer, it has a strong taste but too much sugar to use, a lot of rising bubbles and this was 10 days, I have plus 4 days and going. 3 kits all 3 failed, any idea why ? Thank you

[@Nickspare]

Man I love this channel

[@BaloneyPony101]

Amazing content . I am more in wine. But, how more you know, how more you know. Thanks for existence.

[@dollartreegrower3969]

Barley and Hops Brewing great video on the tap water !! Flow: For Love of Water 2008 ‧ Documentary/Indie film ‧ 1h 33m

[@PAOLOHAON]

Which one is the "tips & tricks" video? (1:40)

[@marcelohernandez7215]

Thanks a bunch sir!

[@Beecher_Dikov]

I have a four stage filtration system that cleans out rust, biologicals, chlorine, parasites, and most hardness but leaves some of the minerals. My tap water tastes great. Don't know the ph but now I'm curious.

[@mrfixit011]

Thank you sir.? wonder if I would gain anything from adding a touch of azomite to the mix..Did you get a chance to look at that video I emailed you about Nilered..

[@philiptruitt]

Thank you George!!

[@wldtrky38]

Excellent video as usual and I will definitely be watching this 1 again. 1 question George, what about acid blend vs. citric acid? Thanks so much for all your information.

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

Acid blend is citric, malic and tartaric acid blended together. It will work. Best suited for wines. I prefer to add acids individually.

[@wldtrky38]

@@BarleyandHopsBrewing Thanks George. I have citric and blend. Will use citric with grains as the need arises. Much appreciated sir 👍

[@coopw101]

George do you ph the water before you put all the stuff in or just before you pitch the yeast. awesome topic your a great teacher.Peace.

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

Prior to yeast

[@vernontafte1718]

Thank you George

[@jimmelton7299]

What if you have well water?

[@jasonrobertlyons6767]

what about rain water.?

[@aaronsouthern8515]

Does boiling your water affect the baseline ph balance? I’m promise to open the can of Tomato sauce.

[@derknizotts9162]

George, you mentioned Biotin in the water analysis portion as being important, how so?

[@rbeagle99]

I have watched your videos I could find thank you hope to find more

[@humanonearth1]

How about chloramine removal. It doesn't gas out like chlorine.

[@44RobC]

Correct, you need to filter it out with a carbon cartridge, that goes inline to your tap. My water co add so much chloramine in the summer months, that I cannot even make bread with tap water.

[@danielfernandez2391]

So .. why can’t we use the can again ?

[@evvie01]

Forgive me for butting in, but at timestamp 21:40 you said Clorox is all the way on the Acid side like a (1 ph), I have always been under the impression that it was strongly base, (Alkaline). Could you double check that please? This ph stuff has always thrown me for a loop too.

[@crisnevin7934]

You are correct. I think he just misspoke

[@jerryblankenship9969]

George think you very much

[@FredTroughton]

Hi George, with all the comments on water I haven't heard about using rain water or tank water ??

[@craigolander7094]

Thank you for your time. My first batch will be done in the a.m. and I will be moving on to a sour mash.

[@williamarmstrong7199]

A couple of drops of pure hydrochloric acid in a glass of water tastes wonderful and sparkling without bubbles. (Stories from chemistry laboratory school )

[@dack4545]

I use spring water. 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@larrytaylor6192]

I always wonder how tomato paste was used and why. Thanks

[@DanielJAudette]

can you or should you use vinegar to lower the ph?

[@tgh223]

no

[@bigfatpear]

you didn't mention rain water. bloody great channel.

[@davidbowers4270]

What song is in your intro?

[@geraldtompkins7209]

I use well water and yes its been tested. The well is140 ft down

[@hanspetervollhorst1]

do you have a list of things that we are looking for in water reports? you started the list with potassium chloride, sodium chloride, biotin, but unfortunately then halted.

[@AnnetteWatts-p7j]

What if your on a well

[@egar1861]

I was at Walmart and found citric acid (where the canning supplies are) in 14.8 oz bottles for under 5 bucks.

[@wldtrky38]

I found the same thing at our Wal-Mart. Cheaper than most online sources too.

[@thomasschwab2108]

what if your water has flouride in it??

[@killersidewinder]

As a plumber im most interested in this lol.this guy is so good. ive really interested in this series Edit: fuck me, i thought the purest of springs went into out beers. bloody marketing

[@feduppatriot9927]

So does chlorine and/or chloramine negatively affect fermentation?

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

It can since it is an antimicrobial

[@wansto]

Thank you George. This is one area that I wanted to know more about to improve both the fermentation and flavour for my gin. But, any chance you can advise on what products to use to increase the vitamin, minerals and zinc? Also, the ph for ethanol (gin) did you suggest 5.4, what you you suggest as a range? Thanks again and these videos are fab, still learning from you and I have been distilling for a year now.... have fun

[@wansto]

Oh, what was the drink you made and drinking??

[@janinewebster5261]

Thank you

[@robertestes3826]

We always used water out off the creek by the still

[@martybernier9313]

What about iron? I'm on well water and we have a whole house filter but it still lets enough iron through to stain things like the washing machine. Any ideas? Thanks

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

A Katalox filtration system is the only means to remove that iron you have. Using this also removes magnesium and hydrogen sulfide from well water. Look into this and see if benefits your particular issue. George

[@kentmelcher5522]

"Hey can i use that can again?" Now THAT is funny!!!

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

Yep. It is true. I just scratch my head.

[@alamgir.hossain]

Sir. No offence , but we are missing something here. What about the rain water?

[@rick43pen]

My cities water is disgusting. I use filtered water bought from Canadian Tire but like you said you can still never tell whats in it or how it was filtered. It does freeze clear unlike tap water. They have the option of water with minerals but I'm shy of using that as I worry about it being toxic to the wash.

[@pampersgirl62]

Hello Monsieur george ! EXcuse my english i am an idiot French (for language !!!!). I don't understand what is "daddy yeast !!" WHere can i buy this yeast ! Have you a brand that i can put in google schearch for understand and buy???? THANKS for "the beginner' guide" !!! I LOVE IT !!! Stay safe with COVID !!!!!!

[@marcelohernandez7215]

“DADY” stands for distillers active dry yeast. It’s a generic distillers yeast that’s highly used in United States.

[@SyBernot]

100% tomato paste with a stuck mash, every single time. Provides nutrients and acidity. Especially with a stuck high gravity wash.