TwentySevenBrewing

Can anyone explain the use of solenoid valves to control the flow of cooling water/glycol to their condensers/cooling jackets. I have a basic understanding (I think) of how they work. Recommended brands, setups, and any other tips. Also if you are not using them, how are you controlling the flow. Any info would be very helpful, pictures of setups are always great as well. Thank you. Cheers, Chris

Where are you located?

Saw these guys at ADI this past summer, some nice equipment and technology. Good Luck https://www.brawnmixer.com/

There was a great presentation at this past year's ADI that spoke about this, if you have access to the member's ADI videos, check it out. Its title is Proofing: Novel Method for Obscured Spirits. Chris

Following this thread, thanks for the updates, and please keep us posted on the results. I am looking to get a hammer-mill and will be moving grain from a "milling-room" into our cooker, so I am interested in how everyone else is set-up. Chris

Palmer's book is awesome. I have both editions and have used them often. His book on water is amazing as well. Takes some time to work through it, but vey helpful, especially for brewing. He's a good dude as well, down to earth and willing to talk about anything. Cheers

If you can please share what you dislike about flavorman. If you prefer please PM. Thank you Chris

I see "Batch Distillation" on Amazon now for $55?? Good luck man, we are hoping to open by end of year, but that's what I said last June...Taking our time, can only make a first impression once.

Cheers! Fellow brewer that made the natural journey towards distillation. There are a few that I would recommend starting with, depending what you plan on making. Matt Strickland is a favorite author and has two great books, "Batch Distillation" and "Cask Management for Distillers", both are generally whiskey focused, but offer a lot for any type of spirit. I know its a hike, but if you are ever in Lexington NC ,let me know I'd love to talk shop. Chris

Absolutely love Batch Distillation, check out Matt Strickland's other book, "Cask Management for Distillers", excellent read if you plan on aging anything in wood. I had the privilege of meeting and speaking to Matt at this past year's ADI. What are you making mostly? Cheers, Chris

Absolutely, we are in Lexington, NC and hope to be open by end of year, keep me posted on how things have worked out. We will eventually be in need of some flavor help..

Flavorman in Kentucky, we had a tour as part of our MU class, haven't used them, but very impressed with their facilities.

I have not seen any of their storage options, and we haven't opened yet, however I have always had good results using the "vittles vault containers" for my homebrew grains and other ingredients that I wanted to protect from moisture/light etc. Cheers, Chris

Thank you for sharing this. We are also looking for some options, and they are located in NC which is perfect for us. Cheers Chris

Following this post, once we get up and going I will need to carbon filter as well. We will have a larger volume. Is the housing made of stainless steel?