E207 How to make Potato Vodka part 1 the mash

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Still Works and Brewing is starting a Potato Vodka Mash.
ingredients :
30 # potato's
9 # 6 row barley

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  • @Enjoymentboy
    @Enjoymentboy Жыл бұрын

    I've been watching quite a few potato vodka videos lately and thinking about my grampa. Way back 40+ years ago he used to make his own potato vodka and being Polish he was VERY particular about it. I spoke to my father about is many years ago and he reminded me that grampa always peeled the potatoes first (peels never went into the mash because they made the vodka taste "dirty") and he only used russets...no sugar or anything else. After they were boiled he would run them and the water in a blender to puree the h*ll out of them. He'd mash them in the same water they were boiled in and he mashed in a 45 gallon rubbermade garbage pail. He also drank the mash while it was still fermenting so perhaps he wasn't the best influence or judge on quality. But my father said grampa made the best vodka you'd ever want to drink. Since this keeps coming to mind I've been thinking of trying a run like he used to do it next summer and see if I have any luck.

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks for the story ,we learn from old they have great knowledge grand parents are great and yes you should keep craft alive

  • @mandlawi

    @mandlawi

    6 ай бұрын

    Hi man. How to get in contact with you? I need more detailed information please.

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    6 ай бұрын

    @mandlawi you can send a email to stillworksandbrewing@gmail.com I’ll get back to you as soon as I can

  • @uriahderr2868

    @uriahderr2868

    3 ай бұрын

    I was wondering if you could just boil/mix instead of steaming/mash and get the same results. If you have to add water for fermentation why not use the potato water.

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    3 ай бұрын

    @uriahderr2868 yes you can boil it would be fine sometimes I just do it the way I was taught

  • @joshuahollis2069
    @joshuahollis2069 Жыл бұрын

    I like the way you drained your mesh bag. Very smart.

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    cheers

  • @gatewurm
    @gatewurm8 ай бұрын

    You're a badass for helping us first timers. Could you please try to include an overhead camera shot for when you are mixing? Plus please add the water content measurements for us newbies. :)

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    8 ай бұрын

    thanks for the insight

  • @scottclay4253
    @scottclay4253 Жыл бұрын

    Going to be great! This might be a viral video for you, Jesse’s is at 4,200,000 view. It might push you over the magic 10k subscribers as well. Congratulations in advance, Brother Randy! You have earned it!

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    That would be cool!

  • @MrTimmmers
    @MrTimmmers Жыл бұрын

    A toilet brush in a drill makes cleaning a bucket of spuds in water easier. Spiralise the spuds is faster and makes less mess but still get the starch out.

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    interesting

  • @NashPotatoesOutdoorShow
    @NashPotatoesOutdoorShow Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the help...I'm making a batch of sweet potato mash tomorrow. Wish me luck!

  • @zarehny777
    @zarehny7777 ай бұрын

    Hi Randy, my name is Zack. I'm a new subscriber to your channel, and I have been watching your videos about distilling and brewing. Please don't consider me as a rude person, but VODKA is not only a distillation process, but on top of everything is a running tough a big amount of activated carbon filtration. So than you'll get real VODKA taste. Sorry again to stick my nose in to your process of making staff. Vut in any case I really enjoy the videos that you have for our viewing and distilling community. Thank you for your informative video instructions

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    7 ай бұрын

    Welcome to the channel all ideas are welcome

  • @extrazero1593
    @extrazero1593 Жыл бұрын

    eager to see this turn out :D

  • @abolfazlerfan1205
    @abolfazlerfan1205 Жыл бұрын

    Hi !! I like your proccess, veary good job

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much

  • @Crazy8Moonshiners
    @Crazy8Moonshiners Жыл бұрын

    I make a vodka from wheat, oats and potatoes, it's easy to work with and makes a great sip.

  • @timgray9005
    @timgray9005 Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed your vodka mash. l like the bucket.

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too!

  • @HodgyE5
    @HodgyE5 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great vid, Ordering 2row today, going to give this a shot, Cheers!

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    let us know how yours turns out

  • @lazyplumber1616
    @lazyplumber1616 Жыл бұрын

    I think this is great. I would try boiling the potatoes and using a drill and a paint mixer to mash them up. Cool em' down and add your barly/enzime. I like to add beta after ph adjust and yeast pitch temp at 90. I'm going to try this one out. I quit taking OG reading because I don't use any sugar and I let the liquor fairy decide how much there in there to extract.I do take a FG to make sure it is all zero.

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds great!

  • @colinw7496
    @colinw7496 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @RiggerBrew
    @RiggerBrew Жыл бұрын

    "What did we do besides make a mess" - Made me laugh.. Been there, done that, and had a heck of a time getting cleaned up.

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    still is fun Cheers my Friend

  • @mikew.1902
    @mikew.1902 Жыл бұрын

    You are right brother, quite a mess to deal with. However I'm sure it will be worth the effort.

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    is it a mess or is it me that is the question

  • @donniepowell7146
    @donniepowell7146 Жыл бұрын

    You made mess alright. Bet it turns out great and worth the effort.

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    hope so Cheers

  • @BearMeat4Dinner
    @BearMeat4Dinner9 ай бұрын

    ❤Pot Vodka ❤ reminds me of my ex wife…. We used to split those half gallons 😂LoL

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    9 ай бұрын

    I love Vodka too cheers

  • @colahandyman67
    @colahandyman67 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like a good Mash, I wonder if you used white wheat instead of the 6 row.

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi I think that white wheat could work out fine might have to try someday

  • @garrymcgaw4745
    @garrymcgaw4745 Жыл бұрын

    Looking good Randy..🦘

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @kevinpadoa4011
    @kevinpadoa4011 Жыл бұрын

    💥👍💥👍

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers

  • @jasonreineke78
    @jasonreineke78 Жыл бұрын

    Where did you get your brew bag and what size is it?

  • @Aussiehomestead1965
    @Aussiehomestead19658 ай бұрын

    Use sweet potato as they have amylase in them.

  • @Jeff-ov2qy
    @Jeff-ov2qy Жыл бұрын

    What is the micron rating / mesh size of your brew in a bag and would you try a differnt size in the future ? Thanks for everything you do

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    I do not know the size it is brew in bag bag i get from local homebrewing shop

  • @williamarmstrong7199
    @williamarmstrong7199 Жыл бұрын

    Rather than sparging which increases the volume of unproductive water can it not be pressed in a fruit press? I cannot understand why this is not done when brewing beer also.

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi William , that a good point I feel that the grain bed makes it’s own filter and I end up with numbers I need hey works for me. Cheers

  • @ryang790
    @ryang7909 ай бұрын

    When boiling potatoes , I've noticed no one cuts them up b4 placing in water. .. is there reason for that mate? Thank u.

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    9 ай бұрын

    no reason

  • @user-yk4to2fy8i
    @user-yk4to2fy8i11 ай бұрын

    I attempted to make the mash and struggled a bit. I may have missed this part but you ended up with about 6 gallons of liquid after spectating. With you steaming the potatoes did you add clean water into the igloo container or where’d the 6 gallons come from?

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    11 ай бұрын

    yes sparged with water get my 6 gallons

  • @kelliewilson5980
    @kelliewilson598011 ай бұрын

    My husband cannot drink malt beverages. Is there something besides malted barley that I could use instead in this recipe?

  • @brianhatt
    @brianhatt Жыл бұрын

    HI Randy i need some advice ? so i made a cornmeal mash but i made a mistake when cooling it was to low of temp and my fermatoin pail was full can i ask how to fix this ///// PS// I Put the yeast in anyway

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    You should be ok just add yeast

  • @user-if8ls4mo3s
    @user-if8ls4mo3s Жыл бұрын

    Do you have to add the Barley? I want PURE potato vodka. Is it possible?

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    You need enzymes from the barley on you can use powdered or liquid enzymes

  • @nataliedeyton6829
    @nataliedeyton6829 Жыл бұрын

    Been waiting to try to make some tater vodka ... seems like something different to try

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    my first time to let you know it is bubbling away

  • @jerrycrum2513
    @jerrycrum2513 Жыл бұрын

    🎃🥃👍

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    cheers

  • @wenelynwitt5053
    @wenelynwitt505310 ай бұрын

    Where do you buy the stuff to test everything?

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    10 ай бұрын

    I am lucky my local home brew shop has it look on amazon

  • @jeffchesney803
    @jeffchesney803 Жыл бұрын

    The 6 Row, is that Malted?

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    yes

  • @KIGSI7113
    @KIGSI7113 Жыл бұрын

    Please sir may you be naming the materials being used

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    Noted

  • @ravindrakumarkamble8261
    @ravindrakumarkamble8261 Жыл бұрын

    What is Citro

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    sorry 6 row malted barley

  • @jeffcox8750
    @jeffcox8750 Жыл бұрын

    In my opinion, potato vodka is a pain in the a** to make and it just isn't worth the yield. Trying rice vodka now to see if that provides more.

  • @stillworksandbrewing

    @stillworksandbrewing

    Жыл бұрын

    I would like to try rice sometime and would like to make sake sometime

  • @jeffcox8750

    @jeffcox8750

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stillworksandbrewing Fair warning: the rice fermentation stinks to high Heaven! Huge amount of butyric acid and the vomit smells that go with it. My wife was quite upset!

  • @extrazero1593

    @extrazero1593

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jeffcox8750 ewwww lol

  • @thurstonsmith279

    @thurstonsmith279

    Жыл бұрын

    Nobody seems to ever talk about how it smells during fermentation lol thanks for sharing

  • @jeffcox8750

    @jeffcox8750

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thurstonsmith279 I just want people to be fair warned! Also, I feel the yield is low. I did 25 lbs of medium grain sushi rice and ended up with 2.5L of 95% distillate after triple distillation and tossing 250ml of foreshots and 300ml of heads

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