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Cooking a thin mash is an easy way to double the quantity of mash while retaining some of the natural grain flavor of corn whiskey. If the distilling environment isn't this warm, wrap the fermenter in a blanket and use a heating pad if necessary. by Washashore Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:54 am, Post Of course, yielding this type of strong spirit doesnt just happen by accident. Thank you Tom, Rad and Washashore for your response !!! Temperature is a key factor when measuring the specific gravity of a liquid the hydrometer should indicate the temperature its calibrated to, and also include an adjustment table. whats the temp, youre only half done, if you trust the reading, it wasnt chunky in a hydrometer was it? 4% to 6% ABV AG is not unheard of. I stuck it in a tub of hot water as well as used a fish tank heater. The specific gravity hydrometer is used 2 or more times during the moonshining process. Oxygen: Yeast needs oxygen to jumpstart fermentation and this is why it is important to aerate your mash before fermentation. The low proof of your distillate was also because of the low alcohol content of your wash. I can guess what happens if you under yeast , but what happens if you over yeast your batch ?? This number can help to predict the potential alcohol of your mash. by T-Pee Fri Jan 23, 2015 12:57 pm, Post This is completely new to me and something I new nothing about until reading through this cool site. With so many different parts at play, it is important to get some help to avoid wasting your time and ingredients. Most shiners I knew used malted corn. The hydrometer indicates the density, or specific gravity SG of a liquid, compared to water. Green malt whiskey was made by immediately grinding and using the sprouted corn. The act of immersing grains in water and adding malt to convert the grains into sugar is a simple one that involves heat and water. Check out our guide to using yeast in moonshine. First, cook the standard corn whiskey mash described above. Make sure you get the right strips for the type of distilling you are doing. Using a hydrometer before adding your yeast to get your Original Gravity Reading (OG) and your final gravity reading (FG) after fermentation can help to determine your ABV (alcohol by volume). Keep in mind that you want your mash to be cool when performing the test. This recipe works just fine for that stuff. Siphon into still. Hi there , I am new here and new to distilling out here in the great north west , that would be Washinton not Oregon !! : This works in the same way as bentonite except you add water to this sparkolloid before you add it to your mash. This is an important tool to start taking your moonshine-making skills to the next level. yeah, after reading I figured the airlock watching wasnt the best practice. It should make up roughly 25% of the next mash.