22 (L) x 14 (%) = 308 2.9 (L) x 94 (%) = 272.6 272.6 divided by 308 = .885 = 88.5% recovery of hearts with no tails to deal with once they are down the drain or whatever. Thank you for this demonstration of your still.

Not boring at all. Great video and you actually answered a couple of questions for me. Thanks.

Another great vid mate, I love those bubble plate columns I must get me some. Keep'em coming mate, Onya.

Amazing setup! Those visual queues are a lot more fun than just looking at the numbers on the thermometers. Cheers!!

Watching a bubble plate is mesmerizing.

Really interesting to see how the run progresses through the plates. Lovely piece of kit mate. Hoping to get started with an air still soon. Subscribed mate 👍

@highly-spirited

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I sometimes think my Still is a little bit too big for my purposes, but as love this hobby, I won’t complain too much 😆 And I think those Air Stills look amazingly simple and super easy to use. Best of luck with it. It should do you proud 🙂

perfect answered the do i need to use liquid carbon or not,just used part a and b ,more flavour for me,great vid mate.

@highly-spirited

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. And Keep Shining 😎

Fantastic! :D

Awesome. Liked and subscribed

@highly-spirited

Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Tbh there’s plenty more, and better, channels out there making kind of content. But in saying that, I could have an odd old video in my back catalog that might be of some interest to you. So feel free to check them out 😎

Great summary and very informative about the process.

@highly-spirited

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was of some interest to you :)

Thats an exelent vidio , shows everything, thanks.

Good vid thanks for that I've had 2 home brewing shops tell me with my sugar yeast wash I don't need to collect Heads & Tails with a sugar yeast wash just collect the Lot when using my (reflux) still minus the 4shots but by the looks of your vid I should be collecting heads and tales to rerun later I also carbon filter with granulated carbon in my tube filter

This is the best video I've seen ever.

@highly-spirited

Жыл бұрын

That is far to much praise for little old me to handle, but thanks for taking the time to watch it.

You are a fucking genius. even though we are from different continents we speak the same language or should I say in the same way fast forwarding pasture rambling was a great idea. I wish I could do that real life. Straight to the point information is what I'm looking for and that's what you provided I really appreciate that. I am at a point where I do not have a lot of money but would love to build something similar to what you're doing anything you could do to point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. Just a thought but for us people in the US it would be a great time saver to include standard measurement along with the metric because we have no freaking idea. Regardless I so a video for the first time and seems to me I'm an instant fan keep doing what you're doing and thank you

@highly-spirited

Жыл бұрын

I’m definitely not showing you anything new, but I sure am very glad to hear you’re enjoying it. I’m hoping to do another video along the same lines as this one soon, so stay tuned for that. As for your build, that’s plenty of simple Stills out there to choose from. I’ll give you the standard answer, which is…..it depends on how much you want to spend and what you want from it. So make a wise choice as not to waste your money. I can’t say I can convert to imperial measurements, because I find those just as confusing as you do with the metric scale. Plus I can’t be arsed is another overwhelming reason. Sorry for that. Thanks for your comment 😎😎

nice video and very informative mate, also your not that bad so stop putting yourself down, anyways thanks for the video and soon i'll be shining as i'm waiting for my converted keg to be delivered :)

@colinsmith7652

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying that Craig - its been getting on my nerves too :)

@craigberry2472

3 жыл бұрын

just to say yhis is not a dig at you mate

@linasbartusevicius5512

3 жыл бұрын

Hi @Craig Berry , where did you order your converted keg? I am looking to buy one too :D

@craigberry2472

3 жыл бұрын

@@linasbartusevicius5512 go on Facebook and message dawid kuras, my keg arrived and it’s very good quality workmanship

Another good one mate. I've been tinkering around with trying to make a Bailley's clone using white dog - with varying degrees of success. (great hobby - because you can always drink your mistakes - and that's never a bad thing really). I have still to find a really dialled in recipe though. You got any ideas on this - or have you found something that works well? Thanks in advance

Good stuff! Is there anything in the reflux chamber like copper bits or mesh?

@highly-spirited

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 And , nope, there’s no need for anything other than cool water in the chamber to be enough to make the reflux happen.

love the control box ,how did you make this or can one buy this

@highly-spirited

2 жыл бұрын

It’s something I knocked up a while a go. Here’s a link of my vid that might help you kzread.info/dash/bejne/dGZ4mc-qmcKeo8Y.html

Try soaking some strawberries for a few weeks. Add sugar to the berries and stir a couple days before adding your alcohol. I let sit for a month and then filter and eat the berries

Apologies I'm late to the party 🥳 When you say no Tails, obviously they were compressed to keep ABV up high at 94. What would have collected if you caught the quickly tapering ABV at run end? Eg 300 ml of 90 down to 20? Just trying to work out what was theoretically left in pot. The total Yield efficiency of the still set-up as I thinking I'd do the same.

@highly-spirited

Жыл бұрын

I completely except your apology and there’s no hard feelings 😝 As for the process, and what I collect, I just do what I want to do. Meaning when I’m happy with what I’ve got, I stop. And that goes for when I’m using Pot or Bubble Plate Distilling. Keep Shining my lover 😎

Good video mate. How long does this reflux run usually take for you?

@highly-spirited

3 жыл бұрын

As an average, I would say a full Spirit Run (of 20 litres) would be about 5-6 hours. For a Stripping Run, that time would be halved. Add in Setting Up time, Heat Up time and Cleaning Up time, then you’re talking the best part of a day gone. So now I only tend to do half batches (12 litres) at a time, as I really don’t need to distill much alcohol. I get a Run in early and have it done by lunchtime. It’s broad as it is long, but overall, this way works better for me.

I just finished a reflux run of a sugar wash an hour ago. I changed things up this time and used 1/2 corn syrup and the other 1/2 inverted sugar. I wanted to see if I could get a better N.S. out of it...my intention with what I collected is to make apple pie shine...I already have vodkas from grains and still have infusions on the shelf...so apple-pie it is. Love watching your vids...you make me laugh and your bubble tower is fun to watch!!

@highly-spirited

3 жыл бұрын

Good job! Did it work out ok? Notice any difference or is it too early to say? After watching Jesse, from Still It, I came soooo close to starting a Sour Mash. But because I infuse pretty much everything anyway, and in my own little world, a sugar wash is more than good enough for me. But at least the birds enjoyed eating the corn. Apple Pie is defo one of my favourites to make 😋 🤤

@mauistevebear

3 жыл бұрын

@@highly-spirited It was very successful...the inverted sugar fermented quick and the corn syrup gave it a nice smell and nice taste...I'm going to use corn syrup even to boost my grains from now on! give it a try, see what you think

Nice setup ... can I ask what you think of the quality of the apparatus from china .. I'm looking at a 2"reflux column with condenser and pre condenser. Which can be bought in 3 different heights .from Ali express.. Is the stainless pipework fairly thick ?

@highly-spirited

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t get me started on the ‘made in China’ subject! Yes, the majority of times you get what you pay for, even though many items are rebranded and sold with people none the wiser where it came from. So it would be wrong to class the majority of products are below par on just one purchase. But the company I bought this thing from, were incredibly quick to dispatch it to me and the quality is perfect IMO. In one of my other vids I did a ‘first impressions’ of it and weighed a few of the stainless steel items as they were so solid and heavy and the welds were also perfect. So far my Still has stood the test of use and abuse with no issues. Good luck with what ever you choose to buy, as I’m sure it will serve you well 😊

Hia spirit brother I’ve done an imens amount of research in to distilling and I’ve got a pretty good idea on how it all works but can I ask what size element you use as it’s one thing I can’t get my head around. I’ve want to get a 5500w element but in the uk as you know we only use 13amp plugs but I’m pretty sure that’s not enough amps to run a 5500x element what size would you recommend as I’m stumped. Thanks for everything you do I’ve learnt a massive amount from yourself. Many thanks Shaun

@highly-spirited

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there. I use a 2kw element in my 25 litre kettle and find that more than adequate. I remember going around in circles when I changed from using gas to using electric. So I ended up going small and kept it simple as possible. That way I can just plug it in and play :) I’M NO ELECTRICIAN, so please don’t take what I say here as the correct advice!!! A 5.5 is pretty big, so you must have a reason for using that size. And like you say, because of the resistance, that’s a defo ‘no go’ on our circuits. I guess it could be ‘hard wired’ into a dedicated circuit. But then that involves an electrician,cost,hassle etc.... Have you looked into using two 2.5kw elements? You might be able to run the two of them from a double socket on a 32A ring circuit. But again, I’m no expert, so please check first before doing anything.

@jameskringlee8974

6 ай бұрын

@@highly-spirited 2kw element distilling 22 L of wash 2kw = 2000 watts divided by 22 L = 91 watts per L for rounding purposes - 2000 watts divided by 20 L = 100 watts per liter "more than adequate" if wattage and kettle charge work in such a direct relationship up or down. Thank You for the "specs" and your "more than adequate" finding.

im in process of getting a kegland 65lt alcoengine still .... am wondering if a bubble plate column like yours would fit the 2 inch hole in the lid???? if so where can i buy your column setup in the uk??? thanks for your advice im looking foreward to this exciting hobby...

@highly-spirited

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there. I couldn’t say if it would fit, as there’s different ways to connect things together. But, if your Still has tri-clamp fittings, then it would be compatible for sure. I’ve not seen many places in the uk stocking distilling products, so your best bet might be to import what you need. Just watch the price of shipping, as that can have a sting in the tail 😬 Good luck with this very satisfying hobby 👍👍 If you’ve not had any experience with distilling, make sure you watch a load of Barley and Hops videos. George helped me soooooo much at the very beginning.

What exactly is smart cleaners? Are they very important? Can you procced to the distillation and skip that part? If not what do they contain so i can buy it in higher quantities?

@highly-spirited

Жыл бұрын

Are you referring to things like Turbo Carbon, where it’s used in the fermenting stage? Or finings that are added after fermenting has finished? Because I don’t ever use the former, and only sometimes use the latter. Even then, clearing a Wash isn’t always really necessary. As long as most of the yeast has dropped out of suspension (and they will in time anyway) then you’re good to go imo.

Gin and limoncello on the way :)

Funny video 🤣

@highly-spirited

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it buddy 😊

poor me I got a stupid 4 liter electric distiller from Amazon....So I have to act like i enjoy the forshots tails after I filter them off course :)

@highly-spirited

2 жыл бұрын

I looked at small Air Still, but ended up getting this. It’s actually a little bit too big for what I want, but it defo does the job. I tried filtering through some Carbon, but found it to be a waste of time. But if you’re looking for a ‘cleaner’ product I guess it does help. Keep Shining 😎

Hi, what yeast did you use? Cheers

@highly-spirited

3 жыл бұрын

In this batch I used some COOBRA Turbo Yeast (eBay),but I never use as much as they say to use. So 2 tsp (10g) per UK gallon seems to work ok for me.

@Mick..

3 жыл бұрын

@@highly-spirited great thanks for your reply, good luck

hi how long did this take you to run? Cheers

@highly-spirited

Жыл бұрын

I guess my average Run time of 20 litre Sugar Wash would be around 3 1/2 hours, plus about 45 mins warm-up time as well.

@paulrobertson9439

Жыл бұрын

@@highly-spirited How much tax did it cost to buy from Ali? Cheers :)

@highly-spirited

Жыл бұрын

@@paulrobertson9439 I could be very wrong (my memory walked off into the distance years ago) but I have a feeling it could have been somewhere around £90 import tax. No idea what the current price now a days would be though.

@paulrobertson9439

Жыл бұрын

@@highly-spirited They say toooooo much drink makes you forgetful. Well I think that's how it goes haha.

where did you buy your still

@highly-spirited

2 жыл бұрын

The Still was from a company called Distillex (not sure if it’s still available), and the additional bubble column section was from Home Distillation Store. Both were through AliExpress.

@jameslochrie1556

2 жыл бұрын

@@highly-spirited Still is not available, but thanks

Hi there, great vid, thanks. I hope you can help me please? I have been trying to learn how to make vodka at home so that I can make pure vanilla extract, so my vodka that I have been using (store bought) is 37.5% triple distilled which is quite expensive so I need to try and make my own. Please can you give me any advise on what I should do? I have been trying to learn from youtube but I am just getting more and more confused! Many many thanks for any advise you can give me.

Wow dude , your still is far out !!

@highly-spirited

9 ай бұрын

Thanks. I think I was lucky to buy it when I did and I’m also extremely pleased with its performance and also how well made it’s made.