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I'd be interested in learning more about this, if you don't mind. Which one did you get first? Why did you choose to get the other, after the purchase of the first? Size only (although you can do a 5 gal batch in the CF10)? Pros and cons of each? If you had to choose only one, which one would...

I've used glass carboys for over 15 years, and have never been concerned about one breaking under normal conditions. Much like your view on PET, years of use have proven to me that fears of fragile glass carboys are just that -- fears. Sure I can't toss a glass carboy around, but why would I...

Generally, yes. I did a few early brews in a 6 gallon bucket. Seeing the scratches appear in the plastic, and the discoloration had a really off putting feeling to me. And the general consensus is to just throw it out when it gets old. I just don't like it. I get the PET carboys are a world away...

Reducing cold side oxidation is the one improvement area that I haven't been able to reliably, safely and cheaply implement. All other areas of improvement were cheap and easy (typically under $20 and instant, like water chemistry, overbuilt yeast starters, or BIAB, for example), or moderately...

I always wondered about that. In making beer, we try so hard not to stress the yeast, utilizing optimum yeast health and controlled fermentation conditions. If you don't, you get some hot alcohol with off flavors. But whenever I read about someone making whiskey or moonshine, or watch...

Nice. What kind of thumper are you using? Sorry to hear about your busted collarbone. Hopefully I'm giving you some outlet of entertainment. What kind of volumes do you look for? If my math is about right, 5 gallons of mash at 18% ABV (assuming a very healthy turbo yeast) distilled down to 40%...

Yeah, I know. But the firewall triggers that site while at work :) Your explanation makes perfect sense. Thank you for that. If they aren't effective, why are they so common? I seem to see that style on sites often. Are there just that many people who don't know any better? Fantastic...

Honestly, no. I don't see the difference. Is it the fact that the cool water flows through the regular condenser first, then through the reflux condenser that's the difference? While the moonshine distiller model doesn't? Thanks for the advice and holding my hand through this. So the 2" TC...

Nice suggestion! Do you think that one, or a dual purpose one would be better (https://moonshinedistiller.com/distillation-equipment/8-gallon-stainless-steel-still-dual-purpose-2/) Not that much more expensive, and would give me the option to learn some pot still and some reflux still.

FWIW we're talking about different products. Clawhammer has a 5 gallon copper still kit for $250 (https://www.clawhammersupply.com/collections/all-products/products/5-gallon-kit) that is a kit that requires assembly. The kit is not compatible for an electric heating element as originally...

For me, I'm not necessarily looking for the smallest, simplest, plug in play item that can turn an 8% ABV liquid into a 40% ABV liquid. I also have zero intent on producing large quantities of high ABV liquids to either give or sell to others. I'm looking for something that I can learn the art...

Their 8 gallon kit seems nice and quite affordable considering what it comes with (https://www.clawhammersupply.com/collections/all-products/products/8-gallon-stainless-copper-bubble-plate-still or...

That's the reason I was looking to avoid some of those 1 gallon, 3 gallon or stove top set-ups. It seems like a great low cost, small starter option, but if I can only produce a few hundred ml, I'll have a hard time really getting good hearts. I think I'll learn more of something larger...

Wondering what other's suggestions are on an entry still. I don't have a propane heater. I moved to eBIAB a little ways back. So there's that limitation. But the heating element and the controller are on 1.5" TC ports, so that should help. I was looking at some of those small stovetop units...

I'm interested to hear if anyone has actually done this.

I racked, swirled heavy, then put it in the fridge on Tuesday. Still not clear. Anyone know how much Super Kleer to use on a 1 gal batch? Or if sparkolloid or gelatin would be a better option for 1 gal batches? More importantly, what did I do wrong?

You don't see an issue with swirling the crud out of it with the lees in it?

Yes, the SG is currently sitting at 1.013. pH at time of yeast pitch was 3.86 (I don't know what it is now though). 8/24 through 9/21 it was kept in a fermentation chamber at 66 degrees. 9/21 through today it's been on my kitchen counter, with a temp that fluctuates between 62 and 70.

How long does it take for mead to drop clear? I've made some meads years ago and it typically took a year or so before it was ready. Listening to some podcasts on mead making that suggested a mead would be ready in two months or so and I realized my system was antiquated. So I made a new batch...

No. In fact, depending on the temp you expose the honey to in order to liquify it, it may crystalize slower, or not at all next time, although that isn't a desired results.