E231 Coconut Rum part 2

[@jimrkeener]

I know it is a big commitment and a lot of work for you to keep everything moving so these videos can be made. Your channel is my favorite on KZbin. You have helped me tremendously and I and many others so appreciate it. Thank you again!

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Thank you so much!

[@KarlEBrand]

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO!! Thanks Randy!

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mikew.1902]

Looking like a good run............As I was watching I just happened to be sipping my own coconut rum. Looking forward to the finale!

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Coming soon!

[@shannonengland1304]

I've been patiently waiting 2 weeks for part 2, and here I am 3 days late getting to watch it. Better late than never. C U Monday for part 3. I heard you mention butter to keep it from foaming up, those little bits of info is what puts you a step above the rest in my book. Great job , keep up the good work.

[@donniepowell7146]

Randy, really look forward to your Monday videos. Have a question, why do you put the copper packing in the lower column half instead of the upper half?

[@stillworksandbrewing]

You know that is a great question and I don’t have a answer except that some time i use ceramic rings on top if I want extra reflux and I think it might help to hold down foam

[@andyn3532]

Tip for checking anything hot use the back of your hand, use the palm and your hand contracts

[@stillworksandbrewing]

thanks

[@rickfickes4954]

Hey there Randy I love you work pretty awesome I was wondering was you using the column reflux ? Or does it strip the taste away when using it? Even with bubble plates

[@stillworksandbrewing]

no i was not and yes it would strip flavor

[@rickfickes4954]

@@stillworksandbrewing thank you so far knock on wood I haven’t ruined a batch yet I was told to run the reflux just to load the plates then turn it completely after a half hour I don’t know if that’s a good idea or not what do you think sir

[@highly-spirited]

Nicely done, this is really starting to come together. Do you ever run your Still with a short column and without any Packing? Probably wouldn’t make much difference, but I’m wondering if the flavour profile would come through a little better. Keep up the good work. Enjoying ever video you make Randy!

[@stillworksandbrewing]

that is a great question but i have not yet

[@mauistevebear]

Did you think the coconut milk flavor came thru? just curious if you think it was worthy

[@stillworksandbrewing]

I think in a small amount would i use it again i think i would

[@mustavertwang]

Have you used coconut water instead?

[@stillworksandbrewing]

might be good but i have not

[@Edgar-Friendly]

Nice. I'm making another 40L of coconut/pineapple rhum and this time, I have 2L of pineapple juice and 4L of coconut water with 1kg of coconut sugar dissolved in the coconut water. Use C-70 Yeast. Takes longer to ferment than straight sugar cane juice, but the results are noticeable. Age it separately with Hungarian, French & Mizunara oak. The woods do make a difference. Mizunara takes a lot longer to age, but it is good.

[@srp1957]

Hey Randy, if you did stripping runs would you hold off on the coconut milk until the spirit run?

[@cuanham]

Hi Randy, I'm currently preparing a similar recipe and was wondering if it would be ok to save the remaining dunder from this batch, considering the added coconut milk, for a future run?

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Yes, absolutely

[@cuanham]

That's good I'm doing a little experiment on the Airstill pro with a 10 Gallon mash. About to start gen 2.

[@extrazero1593]

i need to get a smaller still... so i can do this more often. takes too long to drink haha

[@stillworksandbrewing]

I have a 8 gallon still pot seems to work for me sometime i want a larger one

[@extrazero1593]

@@stillworksandbrewing 18 is too big for me and dad :P gonna have to start letting the angels have their share lol