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...I would double distill it running the last output through a activated charcoal filter. This would produce around 4 l finished product at 80% or so alcohol by volume. ( Theoretical maximum is about 93% from a still)...
No, the theoretical limitI stand corrected, as a practical mater, I have triple distilled the product and only been in the high 80s.
What would it take to get to the 95.6%? Would it ever be worth the additional effort?
I stand corrected, as a practical mater, I have triple distilled the product and only been in the high 80s.
What would it take to get to the 95.6%? Would it ever be worth the additional effort?
I wish I had my still with me. I could make a fortune here manufacturing 160+ proof er, hand sanitizer.
Use about 10 kgs sugar, heat it so it dissolves completely in 20 l water. After cooling the sugar will remain in suspension in a super saturated condition. Add in turbo or quick yeast. Let sit for 5 days in a carboy with a one way gas seal on it to let out the CO2 produced but preventing outside air from coming in. You should get about 17 % alcohol.
I would double distill it running the last output through a activated charcoal filter. This would produce around 4 l finished product at 80% or so alcohol by volume. ( Theoretical maximum is about 93% from a still).
On each run I throw out the first 50 ml produce, this will get rid of any wood alcohol in the produce. It is a myth that you can be poisoned from home brew, the amount produced in a batch will be less than the legal allowable amount in commercial spirits. Ethanol is the antidote for methanol any way.
Put some in a mason jar with lemons and limes, place in freezer and drink it with a lick of salt, much like tequila shots but no need to add lime, and after 6 or 8 of those you hands will be completely sanitized from the inside. ( Or you will not care about that.)