MattBeamer

Thanks Brian!  Cheers!

Does anyone know if NMR spectroscopy is an approved method of measuring ABV?

On 6/7/2016 at 7:11 PM, Muckle said:

Current process.  

Cleaning and slicing potatoes, skin on.   have commercial slicer so that part is quick.  

Enzymes are amyl 300 and malted wheat.   

Soaked the potatoes while I slice, then heat slowly up to 140, while mixing.  hold then go to 160 and hold.   

Potatoes are not turning to mash, stay pretty firm.  have cooked for 2 hours and then tried longer little over 3 hours.  still not getting good conversion.  

My Whiskey mash is doing great, but potatoes have escaped me.  

Any corrections to process would be helpful. 

Thank you,  

Muckle,

Your slicer is not breaking up the potato enough.  The smaller the particle size, the better chance of complet conversion of starches.  You are going to have to grind/slice the potatoes as much as possible.  I use a commercial shredder with the smallest grate holes available. I wouldn't add very much water, perhaps enough to rinse your grinder.  I recommend agitating the slurry while heating.  I heat up to 210F and hold it for 90 minutes.  Your 160 temp is not high enough to gelatanize the starches.

Upon cooling I add Termamyl SC, San Extra L and Viscoferm at their ideal temperatures and times making sure each has a least 25 minutes of working time.  Do a starch test and be sure to add yeast nutrients and adjust pH for each enzyme you use. I also add more Termamyl at pitching time.

Muckle,

Can you describe your process?  Temps, enzymes, times, peeling, water additions?  I typically achieve 17 Plato.  

In the upcoming months we will be looking to order new 53 gallon barrels. What would the approximate shipping cost be for 8 to Sagaponack, NY 11962?

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Ham,

Thanks for the info! Who is the distiller you visited two years ago? Do you have any contact info?

Matt

Teton,

Potato flakes are not an option as I'm on a potato farm. I'll have the first pick of the potatoes. Whole potatoes are the option.

Matt

I'm looking for equipment to process potatoes for vodka. Is there specific equipment I should be looking for? I'm thinking of a hammer mill for wet applications or a processor? Any Suggestions? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Matt Beamer

Sagaponack Farm Distillery

Sagaponack, New York

I'm looking into malting my own grains and I'm have trouble finding information on malting systems and malting equipment for sale. Does anyone know who makes or sells malting equipment and systems? I'm looking for a capacity of 500 to 1000 kg. Thanks!

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