E97 Roasted Corn liquor "Distillation"

[@everydayden5826]

PS. There is nothing like the sound of rain on a roof, music, and quite possibly the drip drip of a still or maybe a video like yours to put one at ease after a long day. Thank you my friend !!!

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Thanks my Friend Cheers!!

[@mauistevebear]

Always such a great feeling when you have finished product and say..."Damn, that's good". Great job Randy!

[@stillworksandbrewing]

You got that right! Cheers!!

[@ericwildrick5749]

Thank for sharing your knowledge and experience. It helps us rookies

[@TheToddFather1969]

Randy- you have taught me a lot in just a short time. I’m following your directions to the letter. I hope mine turns out good. Thanks for all you do.

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Cheers

[@Dan-wt8vn]

Thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@stillworksandbrewing]

My pleasure!

[@BillMcGirr]

Always enjoy your enthusiasm... Your advice and encouragement. Good stuff.💪👍🥃

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Thanks so much and Cheers!!

[@cameronshine3465]

A good show Randy. After watching this show i will pour a whiskey too, thanks :)

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Please do! and Cheers

[@bobtheelectrician6692]

Smart stuff starting in the MIDDLE. No point in polluting your palate with the discards at first. A mini-spoon of yougurt and water rinse in between tastings does wonders.

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Hi Bob glad to hear from you thanks for the tips Cheers!!

[@breesfan2476]

Great content. Thanks for posting

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Thanks for watching!

[@danthemann]

The highlight for me was the 'Still Hand' (visual pun ;) ) Good vid, thanks.

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Good one!

[@garrymcgaw4745]

Wow you got a good yield alright, I might have to give this roasted corn a go. Cheers Randy for another great informative vid.

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Thanks 👍 Cheers my Friend!

[@SB4kken]

Looking good , i must try that out😊👍 good work and nice content

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Thank you 👍

[@PaulSmith-tf9bn]

Can you use the rashing rings with out the reflux, and if so will it help smooth out the liquor. Keep the videos coming. 🎉

[@stillworksandbrewing]

i think so cheers

[@scottmcneill6333]

Great show again. I was surprised you didn't get any honey notes on the taste. Maybe double up on the honey or use a darker one. Cheers !

[@stillworksandbrewing]

yes I agree cheers!!

[@Guidomike]

If u were to age it after you got it to the proof u want would the proof increase or decrease while it aged in a mini barrel?

[@stillworksandbrewing]

It would decrease depend on how long it was in it

[@Guidomike]

Ok so I ll keep it a little higher prior to aging to account for the decrease. Thank u

[@markcopeland2554]

What were the beads you added to the column, you said to separate the vapor?

[@stillworksandbrewing]

they are called rashon rings they are a ceramic ring Cheers!!

[@resindoctor2523]

good show, I thought the first 5% of the distillation process was not drinkable? ( ethanol etc).

[@stillworksandbrewing]

The first 4 to 6 oz. 6 gallon mash

[@resindoctor2523]

@@stillworksandbrewing I like your show. I built my own still from copper sheets.You can see at "Dude Brews" on KZbin. Video not very good though. i need a new camera. I just bought a ginger basket from watching your show, im going to add it to the still eventually, just starting out. Thx for the info Cheers!

[@pedroormaza954]

Do the big distillers add sugar ?

[@stillworksandbrewing]

great question

[@kevinhoban4416]

Have you ever did a blueberry or Blackberry shine

[@stillworksandbrewing]

watch this week my friend cheers

[@Guidomike]

What grain would you age in a barrel then if u don’t age corn? Also what would u call this liquor if u don’t age it? Could it be gin? I mean could I flavor it with juniper and other stuff?

[@stillworksandbrewing]

you can age any spirit in a barrel. I would call this corn liquor or white dog. Gin is made from a neutral spirit (no taste) then you spice it up with Juniper and others

[@edprado9594]

What if you don’t have a sreel????

[@spence5103]

Looks a good simple recipe to try. Might have to try this on my next batch. Would aging it with oak change the flavour much? [Apart from the oakiness obviously!]

[@stillworksandbrewing]

I think it would but might be very good Cheers!!

[@Stewbphoto]

I'm roasting my corn tomorrow!! 👍

[@stillworksandbrewing]

you will like it I did Cheers!!

[@lesbreiland3241]

How much barley did you add?

[@kevinhoban4416]

I have a friend that wants me to do a Blackberry but I've never did that before

[@stillworksandbrewing]

keep watching this week

[@Terry-fp3dw]

THANX Randy great video! I'm just learning but I do have one question, I've heard that it's customary to remove about the first 5% of the Head I think it's called, it's my understanding that methanol burns off at a little lower temperature than ethanol. I have heard that even a small amount of methanol can be fatal and that even tiny amounts in your distillation can cause bad headaches and severe hangovers. I noticed you didn't remove any of the first amount that I understand contains methanol. Have I misunderstood or missed something? As I was saying I'm just learning and had it in my head from other videos I've watched that it's extremely important to ensure the safety and the quality of your finished product. THANX again for sharing.

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Hi Terry, I do 6 gallon mashes and always remove the first 4-6 oz. if it is a fruit mash it will be closer to the 6 oz. what is rule of thumb like to go by taste and smell forshots and heads taste and smell bad just remember that methanol is from the fermentation process so if you you had beer or wine you have drank it but in large amounts yes it can hurt you and yes we get rid of it because we can to make a better final product cheers

[@Terry-fp3dw]

@@stillworksandbrewing THANX! That helped me understand better 😃

[@mikew.1902]

Nothing like a good corn liquor. Another one to add to my list. Are you happier using your PWM vs propane? Having trouble deciding whether or not to go electric.

[@stillworksandbrewing]

I love electric and I think that PWM is the way to go PID not so much Cheers my friend

[@Flametamer145]

Do you proof with drinking water bottles?

[@stillworksandbrewing]

yes I do i have had very good luck with that Cheers!!

[@garagebrew9569]

In ur opinion.. What exactly did this run smell like?

[@stillworksandbrewing]

pop corn

[@garagebrew9569]

@stillworks and brewing Interesting.. definitely goin try ur recipe.. Here is a question for you made a mash and ran it the other day and it was awful smelled like corn and and grass clippings left in a black garbage can in the summer heat..

[@dakotakellythebadlanders5574]

Did you run as a pot still or reflux?

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Pot still I wanted the flavor of the corn to come over Cheers!!

[@dakotakellythebadlanders5574]

I thought so since you watched your ABV throughout the run. I'm new to the craft and trying to learn everything I can. Love what your doing!! Keep it up! It's a great help to us beginners!!

[@danirae6996]

What was the total yield Randy?

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Hi Dani , I ended up with 4 quarts of 110 proof (1 quart of tails) Cheers!!

[@Suzukidave]

I am surprised you don’t use a parrot that you can float your hydrometer in for on going readings .

[@stillworksandbrewing]

I have one i just did not use it this time Cheers!!

[@bigbillsbbqnbrew5833]

Great looking corn sippin liquor Randy. Have you tried the moonshine app in the Google app store? It's free and will tell you exactly how much water per abv% and quantities to proof your spirits.

[@stillworksandbrewing]

I have looked at it i kinda like old school Cheers!!

[@fourdeadinohio8303]

could you taste the roasted corn in it?

[@stillworksandbrewing]

yes you can light on the back side very pleasant Cheers!!

[@cowdough94]

that burning is the fake ass sugar booze..😂

[@stillworksandbrewing]

cheers

[@everydayden5826]

Hey Randy ! Another good video as usual. I'm beginning to expect nothing less from you, ha ha. Have you had any issues with scorching without clarifying your washes before you run your distillation ? I know you are running an open element from our brief " chats " and your videos. What was your starting proof after fore-shots when you ran this ? I know " only hypothetically speaking of course " that the mighty mini with two rolls of copper and no rings will start at around 150 and drop from there, but your column is much taller. Also, I wanted to check on you after the ice storm to make sure you and yours were ok, but realized I didn't have an email for you. Feel free to drop me a line ( pm) if you wish. I heard back from " Bearded " and he was doing ok after only two days without power. I'm assuming George came through ok as well. Be well my friend !! -- den

[@stillworksandbrewing]

Hey Den glad to hear from you, I start off at 150 just like you. we had very little snow( keep power) send me a message at [e-mail]

[@cowdough94]

its just good corn liqour. not sure id mix anything withbit at all....lol. except table sugar. gah

[@stillworksandbrewing]

cheers

[@stephenknecht7189]

My good sir not to insult but your final gravity was lower than 1.000.. It was at. .986 gravity.. Thats why it has those extra lines pass 1.000. So your abv was probably around 13% or or higher

[@stillworksandbrewing]

You might be right but what is a few points between friends lol. Cheers my friend

[@jeffjones231]

how much rye

[@stillworksandbrewing]

1 pound

[@ross9505]

Please don’t play the same background music over and over