Trust me when I tell you this guy is a Master Educator,Taught our whole platoon the ins and outs of the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle and prepared us for Desert Storm with a limited amount of time,I'm so lucky to have had him as a Platoon Sergeant
HI George it's Kevin I just wanted to let you know just what I think about you OK here goes You are my moonshine super hero thank you so much for making it so simple to understand everything and thank you for going step by step I appreciate you and how much effort and time you put into all the videos and educational facts you you put into every video you do I have learned so much you are the only person that has made it totally understandable in such a way that I can complete get all of it like I said your my personal moonshine super hero
Can we please be friends I clicked ur account and saw George Orwell’s 1984 in a playlist do u like that book it’s litirally in my bed stand I swear I’m not a murderer
lmao. I always tell people to check out George because he I think of him as the "Bill Nye" of fermentation science! I always loved visiting George when he ran Barley and Hops, and now I've taken my love for fermentation and I'm days away from opening a brewery myself.
I SO appreciate this video. It's very difficult to find basics and beginner material on distilling. I am interested in distilling but know NOTHING. Thank you for this fantastic video and channel.
Been doing are thing for fifty plus years, watch all of your videos and always manage to learn something new thank you for helping me take it to the next level brother. All of you new people need to subscribe to Georges videos and let him help you become a master of the process. Don't forget to hit the bell so you know when a new one is here and while you're at it hit the like button. You da man George.
Coming from a guy who been doing this for 4 years. You'll be more open minded as time goes on. When i started i hated the idea of 5 gallon buckets. Before I only used glass. My 4th year I started using a heating element. Before I only used induction cookers. Cant believe it took me 4 years to find out heating elements work so much better, and your electric bill will thank you. With a commercial 120v induction cooker with 12 gallons it took me 4 hours to bring to temp. and another 5 hours or so to finish.
George, You have helped me get rolling. I had been making wine for 5 years and beer for 3. I've been interested in distilling since about 2003. When I found your channel I knew the time had come !! Wife bought me a Mr Distiller Air Still for Fathers Day, and it was ON !! I have a white wheat, a red wheat and a mix of the 2, along with some Persimmons fermenting as I type... The white wheat is DONE ! Guess what I'll be doing tonight 😉 Thanks George. My mentor 😁 HAPPY DISTILLING !👍👍
Hello George, I just pulled the trigger on the Speakeasy 8 Gallon Pro. I have been wanting to start this hobby for years and have finally started learning. Thanks for all your instructions and tips. I was at the point of giving up before coming across your channel. So much misinformation and arguments about distilling out there. It reignited the spark to pursue distilling.
As a home brewer whenever I would brew a corn beer or even a cream ale (I imagine that this translates to distillers as well). I would dread squeezing the remaining grain and corn to get the gallons of wort stuck in said grain and corn out. It took hours doing it by hand and my hands were pretty tired afterwards. A fix that has changed all that and cut hours off my brew day is something I picked up last week. I purchased and carefully washed a janitors mop bucket with the wringer. I also purchased 5 gallon painters strainer bags and I positively blew through all of the squeezing in less than an hour and maximized my liquid product in the end! Just something that helped me and I thought Id pass it on!
George, thank you for the professional / casual tutoring on distilling. Built a mypin pid through your videos, mash etc, etc. Many videos watched and rewatched. THANKYOU!!!!
Giday George from down under. Thank you for all your grate information You put on your channel. I have been brewing since 2018. And have a good amount of success.
Giday again George. I all so read much on the hill Billy moonshiners the American Appleton mountains. Do you no of a wisckey recipe that only uses the sugar intake of the gran. Corn molten Barley and Riy. I have looked and continued to look for a recipe from before the late 1800 threw till the prowabishon times. Any details on the old ways of making riy whiskey or corn with Out large a mounts of sugar added would be helpful thank you George David Morris
@@BarleyandHopsBrewing giday. George. Hope this finds you well to day it 12. 00 am at night but I can't sleep so I am righting to you. I have this nagging question? Did the old timers make there corn beer for the whisky with out the sugar.? Expect for the natural starch that convert to the sugar that is in the grane's. any information or old recipe. Of the old moonshiners Men. That may have been sent your way. and you may not have had time or effort to think much about this topic. of old moonshiners ways. All way's watching. David Morris Victoria Australia
@@davidmorris6539 David, in many cases corn was malted before use. They would wet and allow it to sprout and then cut off the sprouts before grinding it. Many saw the benefit of additional sugar so they added sugar to make up for any loss due to low volumes of corn or out of plain laziness. Without accurate records of processes it is hard to say precisely what method was used and by whom. There is a very wide range of grains used and also an equally wide range of additional sugars they found worked well but of course, everyone kept secrets and it wasn't until the past 20-30 years that many of these have been unlocked or shared. The purification of alcohol goes back to the times of alchemists who tried to turn metals into gold. They also dabbled in the spirits (known then as holy water) so original mixtures were also kept secret. I know I've gone on a bit but you're up and you asked. Bottom line in my opinion: If your family had access to a still and an abundance of excess corn, it is more likely they used corn only and some even used other malted grains to convert starches to fermentable sugars. On the other hand if your family was not so fortunate they more than likely added sugars to make up for the lack of corn or grains. I am aware that this is a long way around the question but there really is not a direct answer; there were many things that effected what was used. Happy Distilling George
George......New to this craft.......looked at a lot of approaches in this venture...... so happy I stumbled upon you after only a few hours of searching....My mind needed this scientific approach coupled with clever kinetic teachings......Thank You!!!
I don’t think, judging by the comments at least, people see the real beauty of this video, it really is for beginners and answers all, almost all the questions the other videos I’ve watched left out. I thank you very much, this video is very valuable your whole personality is a gift.
Thanks mate, I am brand new to this and was disappointed to find no assembly instructions or recipe instructions with my still. So glad to find a starting point right here, I hope I can find the next one without too much bother. Cheers!
Brand new here! lol. Recently became interested in making my own spirits. I did ..stumble upon your channel! lol Very glad of it! 😁 I didnt know that all buckets were food grade! I've been told "I had to get food grade"! lol. Great that you are straight forward, clear & concise! No BS!
Thanks for the great content. I just recently quit my job and had been fond of watching Moonshiners TV series and I just want to find out more information on distillation and thats how I got here. :)
The best videos for home distilling. I have learned so much. This guy is a pro. I can use my electric water still and make good, high quality spirits, in my option.
Hello George this is Bobby from Virginia,I just wanted to thank you for your teachings I've watched 80 percent of your videos and you have taught me so much and some of them I've watched over and over in case I missed something,love the videos on p.i.d info I'm planning on building my own because you explain it so well it gives me confidence that I can do it,you explain things that beginners like me can adapt to your methods, keep up the wonderful work and great stilling , Bobby
George - I stumbled upon your channel and I am LOVING the content. I like to work from base theory and find the best ways to apply theorem and formula. You are my "Alton Brown" of the distilling world. Thanks and I LOVE the content!!!
I just found your video. Thanks it was very informative. I started my first batch of Cider last week and have it in a dark place in my home. I have always been interested in distilling even though by and large I am not an alcohol drinker but the process has always interested me. It's how I started learning to make Cheese as well. lol Thanks again. I really enjoyed your video.
Just came across this video and it was really informative and down to earth easy to learn. My only suggestion is to number the videos so a beginner like me can follow the right steps. Thanks again for your time and dedication.
Love your videos, we appreciate all your hard work. I've been checking out a problem with another hobby (laser printing) where it is important to keep cooling water as the laser heats up with use. I would like to know, if you have ever used an ice machine to maintain cool temps in the condensers. Countertop ice makers can be purchased for less than 100 bucks, they have a reservoir large enough to place a water pump down into the reservoir with water and allowed to run, dropping cubes every 5 minutes. As the water melts, it is recycled back into ice, keeping water in the reservoir cool. This probably isn't a new idea so I wanted to ask a pro if you think I could use this system to maintain the cooling water in my condensers below 1/2 the temp of the head vapor. I have a small still (pot = 5 gal.) operating on an induction plate at 1.6 to 1.8 KW. Have you ever tried this method for cooling water. I love the idea of your converted AC unit but this would be cheaper, less energy used, quieter, and a smaller footprint in my still area. I think I've watched all your videos at least once and would like your opinion before I invest in a little ice maker. Thanks for your response, please keep teaching.
Love your videos George, very informative and you explain things easily enough for us beginners. I'm actually building my first still this weekend. Got most of my parts together, and I will be picking up the last couple on Friday. I've made wine in the past, and wanted to try my hand at distilling. I've been interested in it for a few years now but have never went and tried it for myself. Looking forward to my first run, and learning how to do something new. Once again, thank you for your videos and keep up the great work!
ALL BUCKETS ARE FOOD GRADE...HELLO? ALL BUCKETS ARE FOOD GRADE! Makes me laugh... Love your instructional videos ....your conversational style captivates interest as well as entertaining ... one retains information much easier when it is delivered as you do....I have learned a lot from you ...I will need to contact with some specific questions sometime soon. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us.
Great video, I am new to distilling and live in the UK and getting good honest advice and equipment is not easy over here. Have just subscribed and am going through your previous video's. A treasure chest of knowledge, thanks' for the informative understandable advice, greatest respect.
@morse Not yet but thanks bro for the heads up, going to seek him out now. Seems to me the UK is years behind in this fantastic craft, I am a newbie but want to learn, move forward and get the knowledge..
@@widgets76 Thanks' so much, really appreciate the help and support from you and everyone. Awesome and refreshing to see a community of people willing to help.
George, you are very informed and a great teacher. I loss an adjustment screw on my hand cranked 3 roller grain grinder. Do you or any of your followers know to get just that part, its from China and they don't carry parts for the grinder. I can send you a picture of what it looks like.
Just a suggestion. As an absolute beginner, it would help if you could include a summary/list of the equipment you mention in the Decription of the video. I am trying to make notes after watching this one, but a quick checklist would make it much easier. Thank you for your videos. I plan to keep watching and learning, hopefully to try my hand at this simetime this year. I'm interested in distilling essential oils as well. I'll be looking to see if you have any information on that topic. :)
Was watching Bearded and Bored and saw you on there. Forgot about your channel but I've used a number of your tips over the years. Came here to subscribe. Great info here!
Thank you so much for these videos, I have learned a lot of info from them. I haven't tried to make any yet but when I do I'll have a good idea of what to do and do the right way from the start, Thanks again.
Very nice sir. Yeah you can find a bucket almost anywhere and they cost almost nothing. And if you want to use an airlock and your bucket isn't equipped with one, all you need is a half inch drill bit and 1/2 inch rubber grommet and you are good to go. You can also get the small plastic spigots off amazon for almost nothing and use the very same drill bit to make it a siphonless fermenter if you want.
I like the delivery! Friendly honest advice... thanks for making me feel good about my buckets again! Some of the new fermenters are pricey! If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!
I just wanted to thank you George, your video's inspired me to go further in the hobby than I thought I ever would. I have used the three legged stool for my inspiration to making a great product. thank you keep up the great work
Great video. Came across your channel and subscribed. Perfect explanation and clear. Just what a beginner like me needs. I am here in the UK and just starting out and have only just bought a still. You don't realise once you have your still about all the other little things that you need to make it work so perfect. Thank you
Hello one and all. I have in the past had a small (1 “UK”gallon) still that I had made at home. But I had seen just a BIT of information of a thing by the name of a “Sneaky Home Still”. But the ONLY bit of information that I have on it, that it is made from a 550watt soldering iron and some copper tubing. This is the information that I have taken off the site that I found it on “A 550 watt soldering iron is fitted with copper tubing of various lengths and diameters” it dose go on and say about it been a continues flow, and it can yield between 90 and 115 proof alcohol depending on the temperature at which it is operated. The adjustment of flow rate is most important in this system because it regulates the operating temperature. An operating temperature of 195 deg. F. (90degC) appears optimum and should yield about 4 quarts of 100 proof alcohol from 5 gallons of mash. As you see, it is NOT giving that much away in its construction. It dose NOT even show you a photo or drawing of what it looks like. So if ANYONE who reads this comment section, I hope that one of you can PLEASE give me the relevant information that I am looking for. As I know that it is NOT the same in England when it comes to making your own STRONG alcohol, even if it is for your own consumption. So a pot still or a reflux still is NOT as easy to hide. As all of the other equipment is OK for me to have, as it is used in the production of wine or beers. Well as I say, some HELP in this sort of still would be ideal for my location and situation. Many thanks in advance. Bye from John in England.
George, thank you so much for your videos. You are a wealth of knowledge to us beginners. Off topic question....What do you do with all the Dremel tools hanging over your right shoulder?!!! Thanks again for sharing so much great knowledge!
I am an old old viewer. I have bought all the books that has been recommended by you and watched every upload by you and Stillit But there will be something that I will lurne or it will reinforce what I know. Once again Thank you George.
you probably dont give a damn but does anybody know of a method to get back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly forgot my login password. I love any assistance you can give me.
All buckets are not food grade. There are different plastics used to make buckets, food grade is a higher quality that doesn't leech chemicals into your food. 100% make sure you get food grade buckets.
Omg. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I am so pleased that I found your channel and videos!!! Explained the way my brain Gets It!❤😂❤🎉
What a wonderful example of a teacher! Educators across the land need to take lessons from him!
Trust me when I tell you this guy is a Master Educator,Taught our whole platoon the ins and outs of the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle and prepared us for Desert Storm with a limited amount of time,I'm so lucky to have had him as a Platoon Sergeant
@@terrencegriffin6812 He definitely has that 'Army Way' to his delivery. I was halfway expecting a safety briefing at the end.
HI George it's Kevin I just wanted to let you know just what I think about you OK here goes You are my moonshine super hero thank you so much for making it so simple to understand everything and thank you for going step by step I appreciate you and how much effort and time you put into all the videos and educational facts you you put into every video you do I have learned so much you are the only person that has made it totally understandable in such a way that I can complete get all of it like I said your my personal moonshine super hero
Makes me think of Sheldon Cooper and Fun with Flags. I'm loving this!
I.....I am watching that show RIGHT NOW like do you want to be friends
Can we please be friends I clicked ur account and saw George Orwell’s 1984 in a playlist do u like that book it’s litirally in my bed stand I swear I’m not a murderer
lmao. I always tell people to check out George because he I think of him as the "Bill Nye" of fermentation science! I always loved visiting George when he ran Barley and Hops, and now I've taken my love for fermentation and I'm days away from opening a brewery myself.
Fun with beer, Fun with Wine, Fun with Spirits, opens up a whole world of fun
Hahahahahaha!!! I needed that laugh today!
I SO appreciate this video. It's very difficult to find basics and beginner material on distilling. I am interested in distilling but know NOTHING. Thank you for this fantastic video and channel.
Yeah, what Keith said!
From the start I know I am going to love this tutorial. When someone "teaches" a craft it is mesmerizing for me to watch. Love this guys technique!
Been doing are thing for fifty plus years, watch all of your videos and always manage to learn something new thank you for helping me take it to the next level brother.
All of you new people need to subscribe to Georges videos and let him help you become a master of the process. Don't forget to hit the bell so you know when a new one is here and while you're at it hit the like button. You da man George.
I really appreciate your attention to detail. Most videos are vague at best but yours provide a real understanding.
I appreciate that!
I stumbled here because I’m an alcoholic and I need booze lol
Coming from a guy who been doing this for 4 years. You'll be more open minded as time goes on.
When i started i hated the idea of 5 gallon buckets. Before I only used glass.
My 4th year I started using a heating element. Before I only used induction cookers. Cant believe it took me 4 years to find out heating elements work so much better, and your electric bill will thank you.
With a commercial 120v induction cooker with 12 gallons it took me 4 hours to bring to temp. and another 5 hours or so to finish.
George, You have helped me get rolling. I had been making wine for 5 years and beer for 3. I've been interested in distilling since about 2003. When I found your channel I knew the time had come !! Wife bought me a Mr Distiller Air Still for Fathers Day, and it was ON !! I have a white wheat, a red wheat and a mix of the 2, along with some Persimmons fermenting as I type... The white wheat is DONE ! Guess what I'll be doing tonight
😉 Thanks George. My mentor 😁
HAPPY DISTILLING !👍👍
How'd it turn out?
@@joshuagoodman5267 All good. Been making single malt with good results too.
Hello George, I just pulled the trigger on the Speakeasy 8 Gallon Pro. I have been wanting to start this hobby for years and have finally started learning. Thanks for all your instructions and tips. I was at the point of giving up before coming across your channel. So much misinformation and arguments about distilling out there. It reignited the spark to pursue distilling.
As a home brewer whenever I would brew a corn beer or even a cream ale (I imagine that this translates to distillers as well). I would dread squeezing the remaining grain and corn to get the gallons of wort stuck in said grain and corn out. It took hours doing it by hand and my hands were pretty tired afterwards.
A fix that has changed all that and cut hours off my brew day is something I picked up last week. I purchased and carefully washed a janitors mop bucket with the wringer. I also purchased 5 gallon painters strainer bags and I positively blew through all of the squeezing in less than an hour and maximized my liquid product in the end! Just something that helped me and I thought Id pass it on!
Brilliant
George, thank you for the professional / casual tutoring on distilling. Built a mypin pid through your videos, mash etc, etc. Many videos watched and rewatched. THANKYOU!!!!
Thanks George! I always enjoy viewing your videos.
I am so glad I found this channel, the information is extremely valuable to any level of brewer!
Always great vídeos.
Giday George from down under.
Thank you for all your grate information
You put on your channel.
I have been brewing since 2018.
And have a good amount of success.
Giday again George. I all so read much on the hill Billy moonshiners the American Appleton mountains.
Do you no of a wisckey recipe that only uses the sugar intake of the gran. Corn molten Barley and Riy.
I have looked and continued to look for a recipe from before the late 1800 threw till the prowabishon times.
Any details on the old ways of making riy whiskey or corn with Out large a mounts of sugar added would be helpful thank you George David Morris
Fantastic!
@@BarleyandHopsBrewing giday. George.
Hope this finds you well to day it 12. 00 am at night but I can't sleep so I am righting to you.
I have this nagging question?
Did the old timers make there corn beer for the whisky with out the sugar.?
Expect for the natural starch that convert to the sugar that is in the grane's.
any information or old recipe.
Of the old moonshiners
Men.
That may have been sent your way.
and you may not have had time or effort to think much about this topic.
of old moonshiners ways.
All way's watching.
David Morris Victoria Australia
@@davidmorris6539 David, in many cases corn was malted before use. They would wet and allow it to sprout and then cut off the sprouts before grinding it. Many saw the benefit of additional sugar so they added sugar to make up for any loss due to low volumes of corn or out of plain laziness. Without accurate records of processes it is hard to say precisely what method was used and by whom. There is a very wide range of grains used and also an equally wide range of additional sugars they found worked well but of course, everyone kept secrets and it wasn't until the past 20-30 years that many of these have been unlocked or shared.
The purification of alcohol goes back to the times of alchemists who tried to turn metals into gold. They also dabbled in the spirits (known then as holy water) so original mixtures were also kept secret.
I know I've gone on a bit but you're up and you asked.
Bottom line in my opinion: If your family had access to a still and an abundance of excess corn, it is more likely they used corn only and some even used other malted grains to convert starches to fermentable sugars. On the other hand if your family was not so fortunate they more than likely added sugars to make up for the lack of corn or grains.
I am aware that this is a long way around the question but there really is not a direct answer; there were many things that effected what was used.
Happy Distilling
George
@@BarleyandHopsBrewing thanks you George
David Morris
All joking side, you are one of several with information on this subject people like me appreciate
Thanks for doing these beginner series George, look forward to the upcoming videos!
George......New to this craft.......looked at a lot of approaches in this venture...... so happy I stumbled upon you after only a few hours of searching....My mind needed this scientific approach coupled with clever kinetic teachings......Thank You!!!
I don’t think, judging by the comments at least, people see the real beauty of this video, it really is for beginners and answers all, almost all the questions the other videos I’ve watched left out. I thank you very much, this video is very valuable your whole personality is a gift.
I happened to stumble on your videos. Now I'm watching the whole series. Thank you
Two things I want to do well in the hobby side of things.....home brew alcohol, and model trains. Thanks for your time and info!!!!!
Great video. Never distilled my own spirits before. But I'm interested in learning for my own spirits as well as great gift giving
Thanks mate, I am brand new to this and was disappointed to find no assembly instructions or recipe instructions with my still. So glad to find a starting point right here, I hope I can find the next one without too much bother. Cheers!
Glad I could help
instant subscriber. Love the straightforward, low, no frills breakdown of everything. :D
This is exactly what I was looking for, and I’m looking forward to watching the rest! Thank you!
Brand new here! lol. Recently became interested in making my own spirits. I did ..stumble upon your channel! lol Very glad of it! 😁 I didnt know that all buckets were food grade! I've been told "I had to get food grade"! lol. Great that you are straight forward, clear & concise! No BS!
Great video George thanks
Thanks for the great content.
I just recently quit my job and had been fond of watching Moonshiners TV series and I just want to find out more information on distillation and thats how I got here. :)
I am updating started off with one homemade still now I've got 3 bought stills a fruit press and muncher i love it I've seen all George's videos great
That is awesome!
Your videos always leave me feeling motivated and inspired. Thank you!
I saw a post from Homedepot on a distiller they are selling and have always wanted to try to make my own whiskey, so here I am. Cheers
The best videos for home distilling. I have learned so much. This guy is a pro. I can use my electric water still and make good, high quality spirits, in my option.
Hello George this is Bobby from Virginia,I just wanted to thank you for your teachings I've watched 80 percent of your videos and you have taught me so much and some of them I've watched over and over in case I missed something,love the videos on p.i.d info I'm planning on building my own because you explain it so well it gives me confidence that I can do it,you explain things that beginners like me can adapt to your methods, keep up the wonderful work and great stilling , Bobby
Awesome.
George - I stumbled upon your channel and I am LOVING the content. I like to work from base theory and find the best ways to apply theorem and formula. You are my "Alton Brown" of the distilling world. Thanks and I LOVE the content!!!
Welcome aboard!
Awesome beginners guide. On to your next video. So much out there it's hard to know what to do, this really simplifies everything. Thank you!
cool old guy teaching me with visual aids and easy to buy things yess!!!!!! nothing fancy just straight to the point love this!
Brilliant. This gentleman is absolutely brilliant
getting my moonshine kit ready for the end of days
lol same. water, fuel, cleaning, and alcohol.
same
I just found your video. Thanks it was very informative. I started my first batch of Cider last week and have it in a dark place in my home. I have always been interested in distilling even though by and large I am not an alcohol drinker but the process has always interested me. It's how I started learning to make Cheese as well. lol Thanks again. I really enjoyed your video.
Hey, American living in the Netherlands here. Thanks for posting the material. Hope to follow you more
Never too old to learn new nuggets, thank you!
The beginning of a great hobby
Excellent video, just what I was looking for. While I knew everything in the video I can tell this is the channel for me 👍
Just came across this video and it was really informative and down to earth easy to learn. My only suggestion is to number the videos so a beginner like me can follow the right steps. Thanks again for your time and dedication.
Love your videos, we appreciate all your hard work. I've been checking out a problem with another hobby (laser printing) where it is important to keep cooling water as the laser heats up with use. I would like to know, if you have ever used an ice machine to maintain cool temps in the condensers. Countertop ice makers can be purchased for less than 100 bucks, they have a reservoir large enough to place a water pump down into the reservoir with water and allowed to run, dropping cubes every 5 minutes. As the water melts, it is recycled back into ice, keeping water in the reservoir cool. This probably isn't a new idea so I wanted to ask a pro if you think I could use this system to maintain the cooling water in my condensers below 1/2 the temp of the head vapor. I have a small still (pot = 5 gal.) operating on an induction plate at 1.6 to 1.8 KW. Have you ever tried this method for cooling water. I love the idea of your converted AC unit but this would be cheaper, less energy used, quieter, and a smaller footprint in my still area. I think I've watched all your videos at least once and would like your opinion before I invest in a little ice maker. Thanks for your response, please keep teaching.
School would've taught me much more if he were my teacher... great video
Love your videos George, very informative and you explain things easily enough for us beginners. I'm actually building my first still this weekend. Got most of my parts together, and I will be picking up the last couple on Friday. I've made wine in the past, and wanted to try my hand at distilling. I've been interested in it for a few years now but have never went and tried it for myself. Looking forward to my first run, and learning how to do something new. Once again, thank you for your videos and keep up the great work!
Welcome to the craft brother.
Thank you brother!
ALL BUCKETS ARE FOOD GRADE...HELLO? ALL BUCKETS ARE FOOD GRADE! Makes me laugh... Love your instructional videos ....your conversational style captivates interest as well as entertaining ... one retains information much easier when it is delivered as you do....I have learned a lot from you ...I will need to contact with some specific questions sometime soon. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us.
Glad you like them!
Great teacher, inspiring. I might actually give this a shot. Thanks!
This is my go-to channel for distilling knowledge...Thank You :o)
So good to find someone that talks basics .
George... your a great ‘“Teacher of the Craft”..! Kudos to you my friend..!✌️
Carl
Frm Wv..
Thank you! Cheers!
Subbed my good man! 32 from London England and loved this and your attitude!
Best and most informative video with zero bullshit that I’ve seen to date on booze. Thanks
Did anyone notice how much time he spent on the damn bucket hahaha now I know a lot about buckets
Yes, but when ya think about it, it made me laugh so no harm. I did learn so stuff, I didn’t know all buckets were food grade.
I love this guy.. he seems cool but yes i know more about buckets now at 40 than i ever have.
haha
Annoying AF
Cursing upon your enemies is a sin
@@huggybare9 cursing upon your enemies is a sin
informative and interesting, thanks...
and for libation too, a new word for me
Thank you for all the great information!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for all your videos. I’ve never distilled spirits before but your videos are inspiring!
Thank you George!! Very helpful information!!
Thank you for all your information George!
I dig your style man. Thank you.
Hi I can't wait to get started
Great video, I am new to distilling and live in the UK and getting good honest advice and equipment is not easy over here. Have just subscribed and am going through your previous video's. A treasure chest of knowledge, thanks' for the informative understandable advice, greatest respect.
More episodes are on the way.
@@BarleyandHopsBrewing Fantastic I can't wait, every day's a school day.
@morse Not yet but thanks bro for the heads up, going to seek him out now. Seems to me the UK is years behind in this fantastic craft, I am a newbie but want to learn, move forward and get the knowledge..
@@iandawkins2182 It's also worth subscribing to r/firewater on reddit; lots of info and ideas for DIY building on there!
@@widgets76 Thanks' so much, really appreciate the help and support from you and everyone. Awesome and refreshing to see a community of people willing to help.
Brilliant stuff!! Love from India...
George, you are very informed and a great teacher. I loss an adjustment screw on my hand cranked 3 roller grain grinder. Do you or any of your followers know to get just that part, its from China and they don't carry parts for the grinder. I can send you a picture of what it looks like.
Just a suggestion. As an absolute beginner, it would help if you could include a summary/list of the equipment you mention in the Decription of the video. I am trying to make notes after watching this one, but a quick checklist would make it much easier.
Thank you for your videos. I plan to keep watching and learning, hopefully to try my hand at this simetime this year.
I'm interested in distilling essential oils as well. I'll be looking to see if you have any information on that topic. :)
Was watching Bearded and Bored and saw you on there. Forgot about your channel but I've used a number of your tips over the years. Came here to subscribe. Great info here!
George, your instructional skills make these details stick with you for a very long time....the best teachers have difficulties making that happen. 👏👏
Thank you so much for these videos, I have learned a lot of info from them. I haven't tried to make any yet but when I do I'll have a good idea of what to do and do the right way from the start, Thanks again.
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Great job George always great info!
you explain the whole process much, much, better than anyone else. Maybe include a list of things needed.
Very nice sir. Yeah you can find a bucket almost anywhere and they cost almost nothing. And if you want to use an airlock and your bucket isn't equipped with one, all you need is a half inch drill bit and 1/2 inch rubber grommet and you are good to go. You can also get the small plastic spigots off amazon for almost nothing and use the very same drill bit to make it a siphonless fermenter if you want.
Exactly. Keep em coming. New distillers learn from these comments.
Thanks
George
George, thank you for the info and help to get me started, I really appreciate it all.
Great information well explained Thank you
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. We really appreciate it
Love your video because you are very detailed
Just starting information is invaluable
Cool little vid I like this
I like the delivery! Friendly honest advice... thanks for making me feel good about my buckets again! Some of the new fermenters are pricey! If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!
Fantastic video!!! Thank you
Simple is the easiest to understand. Good on you mate.
I just
wanted to thank you George, your video's inspired me to go further in the hobby than I thought I ever would. I have used the three legged stool for my inspiration to making a great product. thank you keep up the great work
Awsome. ... you made me sleepy
Great video. Came across your channel and subscribed. Perfect explanation and clear. Just what a beginner like me needs. I am here in the UK and just starting out and have only just bought a still. You don't realise once you have your still about all the other little things that you need to make it work so perfect. Thank you
Really appreciate this. I want to try distilling, but I don't know if I want to make the commitment.
Hello one and all.
I have in the past had a small (1 “UK”gallon) still that I had made at home. But I had seen just a BIT of information of a thing by the name of a “Sneaky Home Still”. But the ONLY bit of information that I have on it, that it is made from a 550watt soldering iron and some copper tubing.
This is the information that I have taken off the site that I found it on “A 550 watt soldering iron is fitted with copper tubing of various lengths and diameters” it dose go on and say about it been a continues flow, and it can yield between 90 and 115 proof alcohol depending on the temperature at which it is operated. The adjustment of flow rate is most important in this system because it regulates the operating temperature. An operating temperature of 195 deg. F. (90degC) appears optimum and should yield about 4 quarts of 100 proof alcohol from 5 gallons of mash.
As you see, it is NOT giving that much away in its construction. It dose NOT even show you a photo or drawing of what it looks like.
So if ANYONE who reads this comment section, I hope that one of you can PLEASE give me the relevant information that I am looking for. As I know that it is NOT the same in England when it comes to making your own STRONG alcohol, even if it is for your own consumption. So a pot still or a reflux still is NOT as easy to hide. As all of the other equipment is OK for me to have, as it is used in the production of wine or beers.
Well as
I say, some HELP in this sort of still would be ideal for my location and situation.
Many thanks in advance.
Bye from John in England.
George, thank you so much for your videos. You are a wealth of knowledge to us beginners.
Off topic question....What do you do with all the Dremel tools hanging over your right shoulder?!!!
Thanks again for sharing so much great knowledge!
I am an old old viewer. I have bought all the books that has been recommended by you and watched every upload by you and Stillit But there will be something that I will lurne or it will reinforce what I know. Once again Thank you George.
you probably dont give a damn but does anybody know of a method to get back into an Instagram account..?
I stupidly forgot my login password. I love any assistance you can give me.
Well done video, well put together, well organized and informative. Thank you for your help
Glad it was helpful!
All buckets are not food grade. There are different plastics used to make buckets, food grade is a higher quality that doesn't leech chemicals into your food. 100% make sure you get food grade buckets.
was looking for a hobby was thinking about distilling, maybe start with 3 gal pressure cooker. this helps a lot
Thank you good sir. So clear and nicely presented!
Glad it was helpful!
You are a fantastic mentor. Thank You!
I appreciate that!
Lol, i had to watch this for a school project... Now im hooked to this channel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Edit: and im only in the sixth grade!😂
Thank you so much for taking the time to introduce a newbie to something awesome
You are so welcome!
I just got interested in brewing and found your channel...thx for the info
Thanks for taking time to teach!!