Manoau2002
Active Member
I have heard that you can distill a wash using a water distiller (ex the type sold still spirits)
I am getting really conflicting information on these across the internet when it comes to heads, hearts, and tails.
Some people say that when you use an air still you don't need to worry about these you just collect the first 700ml and add 300ml water to bring it close to 40% alcohol.
Some people say you don't need to worry about heads, hearts, and tails if you use a specific type of turbo yeast. I believe it's pure turbo from still spirits. But if you use any other type of yeast you do.
Some people say you need to remove the heads no matter what you do - the first 20mls or so. Or it could be toxic kill or blind you.
Others say that you don't need to worry about getting sick but removing the first 20 or so mls creates a better alcohol as it tastes horrible.
Still others say the first few mls is the best and highest quality alcohol.
Could anyone clear this up for me? I am concerned if there truly is a risk of death or blindness.
Thanks.
I am getting really conflicting information on these across the internet when it comes to heads, hearts, and tails.
Some people say that when you use an air still you don't need to worry about these you just collect the first 700ml and add 300ml water to bring it close to 40% alcohol.
Some people say you don't need to worry about heads, hearts, and tails if you use a specific type of turbo yeast. I believe it's pure turbo from still spirits. But if you use any other type of yeast you do.
Some people say you need to remove the heads no matter what you do - the first 20mls or so. Or it could be toxic kill or blind you.
Others say that you don't need to worry about getting sick but removing the first 20 or so mls creates a better alcohol as it tastes horrible.
Still others say the first few mls is the best and highest quality alcohol.
Could anyone clear this up for me? I am concerned if there truly is a risk of death or blindness.
Thanks.