Can you use the T500 as a pot still?

Re: Can I turn my t500 into a pot still? You cant really use the original T500 head as a pot if that’s what you mean. You could build or get built a pot still head to fit the boiler if you wanted. As 12 many has pointed out Mac has an adapter available that will make the job easy if you wish to go that way.

What is alembic pot still?

An alembic (from Arabic: الإنبيق, romanized: al-inbīq, originating from Ancient Greek: ἄμβιξ, romanized: ambix, ‘cup, beaker’) is an alchemical still consisting of two vessels connected by a tube, used for distillation of liquids.

What is an alembic condenser?

The Pot Still Alembic Condenser is best used with the T500 Boiler or Grainfather G30 and the Pot Still Alembic Dome Top. This condenser aids in the retention of flavour rather than stripping it out by refluxing. This comes with a thermometer, tubing and tap adaptor set.

How do you use the alembic still?

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Step 1: Making the wash. Add your choice of cleared fermented wash to the boiler.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Alembic Pot Still. Attach the copper condenser arm to the copper dome by removing the nut and O-ring from the base of the condenser.
  3. Step 3: Distil the wash (stripping-run)
  4. Step 4: Spirit-run.

How do I run a T500 like a pot still?

Stripping Run

  1. Add the wine into the boiler and top up with water to the max line.
  2. Add 3 to 5 capfuls of Still Spirits Distilling Conditioner.
  3. Attach the lid and column.
  4. Turn the power on.
  5. After 30 minutes, start the cooling water.
  6. Collect all the alcohol until the ABV coming out drops to approx 30% ABV.

Is the T500 a reflux still?

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Are alembic stills good?

Great for essential oils, fruit brandies, schnapps & whiskey, these stills are not only versatile, but they are beautiful as well. They are handmade using traditional and modern methods by a family of master craftsmen that has been making them for 3 generations.

Who perfected the alembic still?

The first documented scientific studies on distillation date back to the Middle Ages, to around the year 800 and the alchemist Jabir ibn Hayyan (Geber). It was he, too, who invented the alembic, which has been used ever since to distil alcoholic drinks.

How do you make gin in alembic?

Alembic Pot Still Botanical Basket Instructions

  1. Add the filtered alcohol into the boiler and top up to 25 L (6.5 US Gal) with water.
  2. Fill botanical basket with the desired botanicals.
  3. Attach the copper condenser arm to the copper dome.
  4. Turn on unit.
  5. Collect all the spirit into a 5 L (1.5 US Gal) demijohn.

How does a continuous column still work?

Continuous stills are charged with preheated feed liquor at some point in the column. Heat (usually in the form of steam) is supplied to the base of the column. Stripped (approximately alcohol-free) liquid is drawn off at the base, while alcoholic spirits are condensed after migrating to the top of the column.

How do you heat up an alembic?

You could install a heating element in the still. It’d be had to get a good seal with the curved side of an alembic but it could be done with a little elbow grease, some cork and a lot of ptfe tape. You could also try a hot plate. The main problem with hot plates if that they cycle fully on our fully off.

How much alcohol does a T500 make?

The T500 allows you to collecct an astonishing 95% of the possible alcohol from the wash. This comes out at an amazing 93% alcohol purity which beats every other still on the market. * Made from high quality 304 stainless steel construction. * Takes as little as 4.5 hours to distill 25 Litres.