🍍PINEAPPLE RUM from a LIQUOR ROBOT?!🤖 MyVodkaMaker PLUS! &

[@BeardedBored]

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[@whattheflux2733]

I make a rum from a dunder.....🎶 a funky mucky wonder....🎶 can you hear can you hear my thumper.....🎶 I make a rum, a rum from a dunder....🎶

[@BeardedBored]

Hahahahaha AWESOME!!!!

[@heymulen1840]

Men at work, down under, are the tune i gues ? How does the rest go ? 😉

[@the_whiskeyshaman]

Amen brother I’m happy to be a part of this. Ben was a great human. And Chris is kicking ass and making barrels. Cant wait for the update.

[@BeardedBored]

I'm glad to be included in the tribute, too. It's a real honor. We'll have to get together with Chris and let him tap the barrels.

[@LP23D6]

RIP Ben. I chatted with him a few times. He was a great guy. Chris has taken over and is doing a great job with the barrel production and providing that "Ben type" customer service. Cheers!

[@BeardedBored]

Agreed on all counts.

[@robertfontaine3650]

The little countertop stills are extremely practical. My 3" 10 foot tall lego beast took dozens of orders and several years of waiting to have enough spare money from my allowance to put together. You are far better off going cheap and getting started than spending forever waiting to start.

[@RichardKurtz23]

Just ordered a plus from Lafras on the 18th. Its shipped already! Thanks for the early info about it! Can't wait to experience the true essence of all kinds of stuff.

[@BeardedBored]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@RichardKurtz23]

@@BeardedBored OK I learned alot on my first sugar wash. First, I didnt make enough wash. I used George's Karo syrup recipe and the distillation stalled. I adjusted the pH added nutrient and more DADY and it fermented from 1.092 to 1.002. I also learned that a refractometer is not to be used when measuring sugar and alcohol. Duh. I thought I had a 30 abv fermentation which cant happen. Now I know how to use the refractometer. While trying to get the Plus to work I sent this to the liquor fairy who pot stilled half of the wash. Amazed to see 80% abv (actually likely above the refractometer range) first coming out and watched it drop to ~30%. The problem is it all smelled a bit like funky Karo. Next time I invert the sugar. I did get the Plus to work - awesome machine! The issues were with connectivity and I can send Lafras an update for what to expect when getting Macs to run it. The number of temperatures it monitors is really cool. The liquor fairy was able to run some of the left over wash and got a bit of heads and hearts but now I know to make alot more starting wash. I can see it will take a bit of experimenting to get the % heads vs hearts dialed in - and thats not even including the flavored spirits. What fun! Thanks, BnB!

[@christopherconrad1129]

This video is fantastic. It's truly inspiring to see the community come together and offer support. Ben's legacy will live on.

[@BeardedBored]

Couldn't agree more!

[@raphaelalba574]

Thanks Bearded for the video. I bought one of these plus versions a few months ago based on your previous video and recently received it. It’s magic but I don’t care. Works wonderfully.

[@BeardedBored]

Glad to hear it:-)

[@Miata822]

That's an amazing device. Maybe some day, but my liquor fairy is more of a DIY kind of entity. Glad to see you have embraced the funk. Some amazing flavors can come out of the nastiest muck. I found the Hampden process for making Rum Fire and found some amazing fruity and floral esters. It will be fun hunting some new wild yeasts this Spring.

[@BeardedBored]

I have a lot more tinkering to do with rum;-)

[@2StrokeSmoke544]

Fantastic video man!!! This might be the best 2 part in one video. If i said that correctly!! Well done! Buddy an me were thinking about the vevor still but this thing is intriguing. And we have the time to wait! Go thundercats!!

[@BeardedBored]

Right on!

[@connorperkins641]

I think a lot of us were watching the construction with some scepticism. Once we saw someone we trust do a review and show that it works as advertised, a lot of people who wanted one had the confidence that it wasn't a scam. Looks like a great product and I could see lots of uses for it around any home distillery! And probably some commercial ones too!

[@BeardedBored]

It's been talked about on forums for years, and a few have tried it. This is the only one that really hit the nail on the head.

[@Rubberduck-tx2bh]

Rockin' the Thundercats t-shirt!!! Nice...

[@BeardedBored]

Gotta represent the squad:-)

[@2StrokeSmoke544]

Go lionel GOOO

[@jeremylastname873]

I will say that I fermented a batch of crye (50% corn, 50% rye, it’ll make a grown man crye) at way too low a temperature and it went down the baby puke trail in a big way. It was hypothetically distilled anyway, and it then became a well-defined baby puke. The butyric acid was very much front and center. I hypothetically used it to kill back some weeds on the fence row, and cleaned everything thoroughly. Lafras has knocked it out of the park! I have been watching him for a while and rooting for him since your first video. I have a plus and have been deep inside it because it was broken in shipping (sometimes that happens). I know for a fact that it is very well conceived. My condolences to Ben’s friends and family. Rock on Chris, and rock on Lafras. ❤

[@RichardKurtz23]

Hey Jeremy - I was convinced my Plus didnt work but I put in the time to figure out the connectivity problems. If thats the issue, let me know.

[@jeremylastname873]

@@RichardKurtz23 Thanks! It has a busted solder joint in the plumbing. It is proving to be very difficult to repair, and I am not a beginner at soldering dissimilar material and odd thermal masses. I have not given up yet, but I have only. been working on it as time allows.

[@thethirstybookworm]

This is so cool. I would love to see you make several different washes (rum, whiskey, brandy) and run them through back to back and see how much crossover there is from one to the next. Thanks for the information and entertainment.

[@BeardedBored]

The liquor fairy cleans it out with water and citric acid like the manual says, then dump the first 100ml or so of the next run. It's all in the manual. The liquor fairy predicts zero crossover in flavors;-)

[@thethirstybookworm]

@@BeardedBored I meant purposefully running them in sequence to check if there was much smearing. Mostly for science

[@Jake_B74]

Oh man, yours is very similar to what I did. Just about the same volume, I used 1 whole pineapple roasted, 3 bananas roasted, and 1 full coconut toasted per 10 gallons. I did a clean fermentation (no special funk) but used Kivik Arset, which can handle an acidic environment. I let my fermentation go acidic intentionally, hoping some of the acids would add to the estrification process. I let it finish out around ph 3.3 or so. It came out mostly like a pineapple rum, with a bit of a banana funk and just a hint of toasted coconut, but there is also a bit of a guava like profile from the estrification and or the contribution from the yeast. Overall, it is very tropical fruit tasting. About a 3rd filled an L2 bad mo barrel, the rest is staying white to top up in a Solara like situation as I enjoy this, and remember Ben's contribution to the home distilling community for a long time to come. I love this project, and the fact that you, Jessie, Christopher, and others brought this forward to the community.

[@BeardedBored]

Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing, brother.

[@slobberinrocco3247]

That was a cool video. Good to see you.

[@BeardedBored]

Hey, thanks

[@lawrencestanley8989]

I just ordered one of these, I can't wait to start making some rum!

[@justinomarino]

I’ve tasted some stuff from the “my vodka maker”. It was excellent.

[@garyhelms2977]

got my MVM+ bout a week ago can't connect, think about a vid. Still enjoy watching. fixed my sorry, ass rum. Added some molasses. Thanks

[@BeardedBored]

If it won't connect to your phone, try setting it up next to your laptop or PC. My old phone would work on the MVM mini, so I used my laptop set up next to it to get it ready. Recently got a new phone, took about 5 minutes for my phone to find the signal, but then it was fine. Send Lafras an email. Good luck.

[@bistrja]

@garyhelms2997 did you get a solution, mine is doing the same thing.

[@garyhelms2977]

@@bistrja Still trying but seem to be getting nowhere. Not encouraged, may have to be happy with vodka. If you make any progress sing out

[@garyhelms2977]

@@bistrja I think I am not getting the name right, maybe not linking to Wi-Fi

[@fabbricaitalianaautomobili5859]

Thanks broer, We'll keep it Proudly South African, Your video rocks as usual

[@BeardedBored]

Dankie broer!

[@navymark101]

RIP Ben... Bearded, I came across a YT Channel "Gaston Rings" that had a video from 14 years ago titled "Process of making panela trapiche in Columbia". It was pretty amazing and I wanted to share it with you, your followers and I sent it to Jesse as well, thanks, Navy Mark...

[@TigerPat_9180]

Really Appreciate Your Video , Thanks ! 🐯🤠

[@BeardedBored]

Thanks Tiger Pat!

[@garrymcgaw4745]

I love that Vodka Plus.. I gotta get my hands on one ASAP!. Thanks B & B. Onya mate. Aussie out 🦘🦘👍.

[@BeardedBored]

Have fun!

[@silver-hy6mi]

Great video buddy!

[@BeardedBored]

Thanks so much!

[@Coxeysbodgering]

great homage to a great man Well done and awsome tech. were you in a wreck or did a brew make a mess of the bathroom? lol

[@BeardedBored]

Tree branch fell on my face:-)

[@chrisflanagan4495]

I was wondering the same thing! Glad the branch didn’t do you any worse. Love your content.

[@Coxeysbodgering]

@@BeardedBored Glad it wasn't anything too serious you'll be back to your pretty self soon lol

[@colwk]

Great video again, What ABV (hypothetically) did the mystill rum come out at?

[@BeardedBored]

70%...hypothetically. But you can adjust that in the settings.

[@austinwilkins3474]

Can you do video on the vodka plus on if you need a pump to push liquids in and what the discharge looks like?

[@BeardedBored]

The machine comes with a pump. You can check my other video for the MVM for a detailed view.

[@RiggerBrew]

Love My MVM+ Funny how I have a rum wash fermenting to switch from running Tails Feints for vodka, this video drops. Did the Liquor Fairy use the default Whiskey settings or did they play with the sliders?

[@BeardedBored]

Default whiskey settings worked great;-)

[@chiwitthidi]

@BeardedBored could you and Lafras produce a video on starting and setting up connectivity for the MVM+? I think a LOT of people would be interested in it. Great video! Thanks.

[@BeardedBored]

I'll talk to him about it.

[@chiwitthidi]

@@BeardedBored thanks🙂

[@f_mcdougall]

@@chiwitthidi have you tried disconnecting 5ghz from your WiFi? After I did that, the fairy had no issues connecting. I was about to give up and sell mine hastily after discussing with Lafras after wasting hours trying to connect. My buddy that has an electronics business knew what was going on in 10sec. Worked like a charm after turning off the 5ghz. Thanks Bearded for the video that pushed me over the cliff. Rum, banana rum, Alan raisin/oatmeal neutral for absinthe, mead that went funky, bad red wine, funky banana wine….I’m well over 100gal ran through as it’s so easy to set it and forget it. 🥃

[@Rubberduck-tx2bh]

Hey Bearded, coming up on 6 months, so how about a short vid on a tasting? Also, can you share what settings you used for the rum? I've used my buddy's MVM unit & for neutral, via Lafras recommendation: 35% power, +2 heads, 0 on everything else.

[@VanillaAttila]

Can you use backset from a different distillation?

[@BeardedBored]

As long as it's from a rum.

[@tomchristensen2914]

I have a 20 gal still but this would be good for wintertime runs.... hard to run big still when its cold

[@mackemsruleFTM]

Received mine in the UK today but has a build date of Dec 2022 so there can't be a queue unledd they just found mine at the back of the cupboard. And for ppl in the UK there was a duty/customs charge of £79 to pay

[@roycesjourney37]

My problem is I have a tiny, tiny apartment with 3 people in it. I have a little space of my own, but zero privacy. My schedule allows me 4-5 hours once a week to run, and anything larger than a 5 gallon fermenter would be suspicious. So this seems perfect. Run when I can, don’t even have to empty the fermenter the whole way. Pull out the airlock, drop in the feed hose, let it run. Pull the hose, reset the airlock. Hide the evidence in my belly. Lol

[@michaelrodgers3508]

Great video! Got a rum fermenting now that i am looking to send through my MVM+. Did you use the default setiings for whisky/brandy etc? A picture of your settings for rum wiuld be great. Regardless keep up the good work

[@BeardedBored]

Default whiskey setting:-)

[@michaelrodgers3508]

@@BeardedBored Cheers. I'll run mine that way then ... though the urge to fiddle with the settings is strong :)

[@MarceloIgnacioGarayalde]

Send me one....but one 40ft container full of them to Argentina!!!! hahaha XD

[@proteus2121]

Love your videos. Really considering the MVM. Can you do a full video on making a Jack clone whiskey using this continuous still and let us know how it tastes?

[@TheMXFUN]

So I have a question or searching for some help. I made a muck / dunder pit (bucket) covered with brew a brew in a bag bag, and never touched it. After a few months it began to smell awesome like pineapple. Still never touched it. After over 12 months, this thing smelled like liquid death. In the end I poured it out for fear it would end up killing me or a batch. Never fed it (didn’t know what to do). Did I dump something that would have been awesome? Do they need maintenance and how? Some input or potential video would be appreciated. 😊

[@bacres8334]

Great video as always, that myVodkaMaker continuous still looks great contemplating getting one 👍🏻 cant wait for further reviews, I wonder if you could take a request any possibility you could do a video on doing a runn with just plain old store bought processed bread with or brown or both using alpha amylase enzyme and see how it turns out ? thanks in advance Long term veiwer snd subscriber B

[@BeardedBored]

So a kvass type spirit?

[@bacres8334]

@@BeardedBored Thanks for responding 👍🏻I looked up kvass sounds right it's from left over bread, I wonder if it can be made from cheap store bought processed bread as the preservatives could perhaps stall the Fermentation? Thanks B. Watch for the content but say for the humour 🤣🤌🏻🤌🏻

[@BeardedBored]

@@bacres8334 I've tossed the idea around a few times. It's on the list of things to try for sure:-)

[@bacres8334]

@@BeardedBored I'll stay tune so 😁 I've recently did a wash with a malted bread finished off at 7%, just the water , bread and boiled it up with amylase , I going to try with just white processed bread nxt, I'm may try and aquire myself a likka 🧚‍♀️ thanks very much for responding, ✌🏼

[@Benzerkerz]

Who’s going to be the first to do a tear down video? Dying to see how that thing chooches!

[@BeardedBored]

I nominate @Benzerkerz ;-)

[@Rubberduck-tx2bh]

Hey Bearded, what were the settings you used on the robot (heads, tails, fusel, etc...)???

[@johncunningham739]

I am unable to find the app for myvodkamaker. I tried the manual mode but it pumps the wash 13% right through it with no alcohol return.

[@BeardedBored]

Yeah, it has to be set to make alcohol in the app, otherwise it just makes water. When I got the mini version last year my old phone couldn't find the signal in the wifi sources, so I put my laptop next to the mvm and that worked. Recently I got a new phone and it was able to find the wifi signal, but it had to refresh for 5-6 minutes before it finally picked it up. Hope that helps.

[@StickyDankFingers]

I saw you using a phone app for the parameters … but one his website he talks about WiFi and Requires an IEC C13 (Computer) cable not supplied. Whats the cable for if the unit has its own WiFi that my phone connects to ? What’s the cable for ? So you do run everything from the phone. I’m asking bc I no longer have a desktop computer. Thank you.

[@BeardedBored]

No cable needed. I just used my phone to look for the MVM in the available wifi signals in my area, signed in as per the manual and followed the directions to set it up. Took about 5 minutes.

[@ThisDude-u7t]

Hypothetically..... you crap me tf up lol

[@johncunningham739]

I'm still waiting for my vodka maker plus. It's been a few months.

[@BeardedBored]

Send Lafras an email to check on the status. He'll be able sort it out.

[@truthseeker2275]

Hi John, I see the courier attempted delivery 2 days ago, please check the tracking info.

[@johncunningham739]

@@truthseeker2275 I can not get the tracking app to come up

[@johncunningham739]

Mine has shown up. But I can not find the ESP32MVM app.. I tried the manual mode. Turned it on for 20 sec then pushed the red button 3 times, still nothing..

[@BeardedBored]

@@johncunningham739 My phone takes about 5-6 minutes (cheaper phone) to locate the ESP32MVM in the wifi sources. Once you turn on the machine wait 5 minutes and refresh the wifi sources a few times. If that doesn't work, try using your laptop or PC. I don't know how far the thing will broadcast, so set up a few feet away from the MVM to make sure you pick up the signal.

[@jhg737]

Hi Beard, I too have the MVM 2.0. I have only made Vodka and it’s a great still to glass spirit, or neutral for an Air still Gin (Jessie’s recipe). Q: is the liquor fairy making any slide bar adjustments to the stock settings on the MVM…. I found the Vodka settings push a lot of heads but the final spirit is great. Best. Jim

[@BeardedBored]

I haven't made any adjustments yet. Just using the default settings.

[@jhg737]

@@BeardedBored Hi Bearded… Gotcha, thank you for the reply.. I’m curious if you make any changes going forward. I also made a “Ben” Rum… Panela Molasses and Fig… Its going to be a keeper… Christopher has been awesome to me and I love the BadMos… Jim

[@gee7801]

I cant get mine to make a drinkable vodka, I'm using Teddy Sad's FFV recipe, which is normally great. But no matter how I set it up it still tastes like ass, tailsy and unpleasant to drink.

[@jhg737]

@@gee7801 Hey Gee, sorry to hear that… all that time literally down the drain… I’ve had really good luck w my MVM 2.0… I’m only making neutral’s primarily to make infusion Gins… it’s great, 20 gallons of sugar wash hooked up to MVM… runs non stop for 4 days…. Finish up with 4.2 liters at 55% abv… is it great, top shelf? No, not even close, but it’s pretty good as a cocktail… it does make a great base for Gin and that how I use it…. (add neutral and botanicals to AirStill) all my MVM settings are where they were out of the box. All about 50%…. Q: do you have a downhill unrestricted flow to the drain on the “Waist Out” I believe this is really important; the crappy stuff needs to get out of the boiler. Also, at first I was a little concerned bc the “”Heads” off take was almost as much as the spirts, but….if you think about it, we are not stripping first, so I’m good with it and just let it run…. I did do a thorough cleaning run first… hope this helps… I’m no expert on this magic box but will share what I’ve learned to date. Best, JH

[@gee7801]

Hi James, glad to hear yours is doing the job, can you tell me what power setting you use? Cheers.

[@jonkirk1309]

You would want to see what is in the molasses that Bundaberg Rum distillery (Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia) has... Rat skulls and snake skeletons just to name a couple.... If you ever get down that way, it's a great tour through the factory...

[@BeardedBored]

Sounds Fun!

[@bistrja]

Has the liquor Fairy had any issues with the "wifi" signal holding. MY Liqueur Fairy is having issues keeping the connection long enough to change the settings. Maybe your Liquor Fairy can talk to MY Liquor Fairy for guidance.

[@ClusterOfDuck]

Have you ever done a Apple Cider Whiskey? From what i heard its yummy and not much different from doing a normal whiskey run, you just replace half the water of your whiskey mash with apple cider and some fresh apples if you got them.

[@BeardedBored]

Yep, did a video on it:-)

[@jefffawley3299]

Suggestions for 60 pounds of figs

[@BeardedBored]

Hmmm, good haul of figs. You could blend them raw, or maybe slow cook half, then ferment the batch, probably 10+ gallons of water. Check the initial gravity. If it's around 1.070 I probably wouldn't add any sugar.

[@jefffawley3299]

@@BeardedBored my job allows me qualities of different fruits

[@BeardedBored]

@@jefffawley3299 Lucky!

[@jefffawley3299]

Fig was stupid good . Thank you. Came across ed dehydrated sweet corn ( tasty just to eat) grind or rehydrate ?

[@davesnothere8859]

don't they have it walmart where ya'll live?

[@BeardedBored]

They do, but I have viewers all over the world. Some ingredients are hard to find locally for other folks.

[@Sentinel-Ai]

Sorry but "Thundercats"😆

[@BeardedBored]

Hell ya!

[@Sentinel-Ai]

They are thinking of doing a movie@@BeardedBored

[@BeardedBored]

@@Sentinel-Ai Man, I hope so!

[@Mike_B_724]

How does it cool? I mean, you heat something to a vapor state, something has to cool it back to liquid, right? Edit: I feel I need to update my original question/comment. I decided to just buy one and find out for myself. I don't know how it does what it does, but it makes excellent spirits. It took some fussing around with run times in the app, but you could "hypothetically" drop the feed tube into a 55 gallon barrel of wash and it will just sit and run. I generally run 5 gallons at a time due to space limitations, but I've made a couple batches of Vodka, a macerated Gin and am now working on a Pointin. An amazing little invention.

[@johnschilling4450]

Hey brother, I’m a huge fan of you and your content! I’m totally interested in buying the plus model But wondering if all the kinks are worked out. I would kick myself if I bought this available model and then a newer improved more user friendly model came out as my financial situation is limited. So I would like to know what you think about if the maker is got to come out with a newer improved model any time soon. I would greatly appreciate your opinion! I should add that I was thinking in of just get a bigger pot than I have but my wife is all for this if it’s more affordable as I’m sure you understand I wouldn’t want to piss off mine buying more equipment that would take up more of my limited time. Sorry for long drown out request but I know you are a good man and probably understand my situation as well regarding financial situations for this hobby . I have a small set up that suits me fine but this is a game changer. So should i pull the trigger on the plus or wait for it to evolve into a more user friendly model? Thank you in advance and I really hope you respond to me even though I know you’re a very busy man with a super great KZbin channel!

[@pacman10182]

it'd be great if he could get the price down a little $500 is a little high

[@BeardedBored]

I forgot to mention in the video, the link in the video description gives you an automatic 10% off.

[@MidnightRambler1964]

Correct me if I'm wrong but did he even show the thing working?

[@BeardedBored]

No I didn't in this vid. I did in the previous robot video, but completely spaced out on this one. Sorry about that.

[@Maddogmaddenbrewing]

The liquor fairy should try a whiskey next

[@BeardedBored]

The liquor fairy is considering it:-)

[@charlesmartin1347]

In reference to the robot, do you really believe it’s worth buying. I say this as I’m disabled and a system that requires no water to cool would be so beneficial in my circumstances.

[@TigerPat_9180]

First 🥇 , sort of .

[@fidtysix2930]

Sorry I was first, please take this assertion back

[@TigerPat_9180]

@@fidtysix2930 Bearded and Bored was First , I'm Next , then You're Dragging Up in 3rd Place . Sorry , Slow Poke .

[@doveseye.4666]

Why am I swallowing nothing when he is swallowing freshly made rum, stop it!😅

[@coryhartranft4633]

😘 "Promo sm"

[@dieterbeckers8819]

Will bearded100 give me a free ring? :D

[@BeardedBored]

Sadly, no, LOL:-)

[@burnair1608]

Anyone know where George went he dropped off the face of the earth again?

[@Edgunsuk]

I have been here what, 3 years ? and now you ruined it for me ..... just pictured you as a fairy ...ye thanks for that lol

[@BeardedBored]

That was my long term plan, to get as many people as I can to think of me with wings and a tutu:-) But the liquor fairy is critical, and handles the risky part of the hobby for me so I can keep my nose clean.

[@mr.distiller]

what's up brother?! I hope you're well. I just ordered me a liquor robot!! I want to see what it's all about!!

[@StickyDankFingers]

Bearded Brother …. How can I contact “my vodka maker” ? His website does not have a contact form nor is there an email listed. I would like to discuss a “plus” order with him. Also do you have Facebook Messenger, so I don’t have to write this stuff here in your comments section. Sorry to bother you with this …. But you did put me in this great direction … hypothetically speaking :) I think this little coffee pot with revolutionize the hobby !!

[@BeardedBored]

Scroll tot he very bottom of the myvodkamaker website. Email is in the bottom right hand corner. Sorry, not on facebook. My email is on my channel's "about" page.