What type of copper is best for a still?
2″ copper pipe, type M, for Moonshine Still Reflux or Pot Column.
Can I make rum in a reflux still?
Re: Using reflux still for flavor? There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that design, it’s a reflux/pot combo so you can make rums, whiskeys and nuetrals with the same rig, so it negates the need for buying/making two different stills, great concept, economical and been around a long time.
Does a reflux still strip flavor?
A reflux still strips the flavor and will get a high percentage neutral spirit. Distilleries that produce Vodka use reflux type stills to get 95% purity ( 190 proof ) then they proof down with water to get to a drinkable proof / percentage of alcohol.
Do you need to take cuts of reflux still?
Depending on the level of refluxing, spirit can be produced from 70% through to a theoretical maximum of 96.4% ABV in optimum conditions. This type of still strips all flavours out to produce a pure plain spirit. You don’t need to make ‘cuts’ on this type of still (only discarding the foreshots).
How much moonshine do you have to throw away?
The rule of thumb is to discard 1/3 of a pint jar for every 5 gallons of wash being distilled. How much initial product to discard: 1 gallon batch – discard the first 2/3 of a shot glass. 5 gallon batch – discard the first 1/3 of a pint jar.
Is copper better than stainless steel for moonshine?
Overall, copper is better for distilling spirits because the material removes sulfides from distillate, which produces a better tasting and smelling final product.
Can I build a keg based reflux still?
Building a Keg based reflux still using the bokakob design, with some modifications courtesy of the distilling community. Before you start check the laws in your local area, some places you cant even own a still let alone use it to make a drinkable product, check it out first.
What is a valved reflux still blueprint?
‘ Valved reflux still blueprint ‘ showing all the parts used in assembling the still. This .pdf file will need to be downloaded, saved, and viewed with a .pdf viewer such as Adobe Reader because of the large size needed to display the necessary level of detail. Explanation of numbered parts in drawing.
What is a reflux still?
A Reflux still can produce high proof alcohol in a single run because it effectively re-distills the alcohol multiple times within the column before it is drawn off by the condenser. This is one of it’s biggest advantages over a pot still .
Why use a keg as a boiler?
It’s durable, easy to clean and comes with a 2 inch tri-clover connection in the top of the lid for your tower. Makes things easy no fabrication required. I’ve also used kegs before they work great as boilers but do require custom fabricate for clean out and column connections.