[Rwithers]

what do u do with heads ??? I know u try to keep them separate but whats worse if u have a little heads in ur mix or tails ?? trying to work out wether to keep jar number 3 bit of heads in the mix or jar number 6 bit of tails ???

[Rwithers]

Uv been heaps of help thanks … Tasted it all and as u say it’s all very different … Is it better to have the heads or tails left in the product ??

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Only a little 3 gall still with a small copper worm that sits on top of still not ideal as it gets heat off the still it’s self as it cooks away … Had 200ml first which was 40% then had 7 150ml jars of clear liquid from 38% down too 20% .. 1st jar is sharp as hell last jar almost tastes a little watery …!! Which jars are drinkable ??

[Rwithers]

Started at 94″C did 200ml of for shots which was 40% now on jar 6 and it’s dropped to 30% does this sound rite ??

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It’s in the still now and temp has got too 90″C and still nothing coming out what do I do or have I done wrong ?? Started at 1.054 and finished on 1.006 ..5.8% abv

[Rwithers]

when its on 20% stop taking at that point ??

[Rwithers]

ok cool ill try more grain next time ….. with this 3 gall batch how much forshots do I throw away ?? and what sort of heads and hearts should I get ??

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What could I of done to get better result ?? What sort of product u think I’ll get from this mash ??

[Rwithers]

now on day 6 and bubbles all seemed to of stopped already …. on 1.010 ?????

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problem …!!!! managed to get it all cooked and cooled down to 20C put the yeast in and stired it in come down this morning and nothing is doing >>!!! what do I do or is it ruined ??? can I activat some bread yeast in a cup and put it in ???

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If I don’t have time to cool it down tonight is ok to cool on its own over night and add yeast first thing in the morning ????

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I got a spare brew bag that will be fine to use to strain off ??

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What’s hotbreak ??im a beginner.!! lol

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When I up hops in and bring to boil at the end do I strain hops back out or leave in to ferment ???

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Won’t be in direct sunlight but room is light ! It’s in a semi transparent bucket not see through and not clear ,u can see ur hand through it if u put ur hand up against the inside of the bucket !? Shall I put towel round it anyway ???

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