E207 How to make Potato Vodka part 1 the mash

Still Works and Brewing is starting a Potato Vodka Mash.

ingredients :

30 # potato's
9 # 6 row barley

[timgray]

Really enjoyed your vodka mash. l like the bucket.

[Enjoymentboy]

I've been watching quite a few potato vodka videos lately and thinking about my grampa. Way back 40+ years ago he used to make his own potato vodka and being Polish he was VERY particular about it. I spoke to my father about is many years ago and he reminded me that grampa always peeled the potatoes first (peels never went into the mash because they made the vodka taste "dirty") and he only used russets...no sugar or anything else. After they were boiled he would run them and the water in a blender to puree the h*ll out of them. He'd mash them in the same water they were boiled in and he mashed in a 45 gallon rubbermade garbage pail. He also drank the mash while it was still fermenting so perhaps he wasn't the best influence or judge on quality. But my father said grampa made the best vodka you'd ever want to drink. Since this keeps coming to mind I've been thinking of trying a run like he used to do it next summer and see if I have any luck.

[NashPotatoesOutdoorShow]

Thanks for the help...I'm making a batch of sweet potato mash tomorrow. Wish me luck!

[joshuahollis]

I like the way you drained your mesh bag. Very smart.

[HodgyE]

Thanks for the great vid, Ordering 2row today, going to give this a shot, Cheers!

[abolfazlerfan]

Hi !!
I like your proccess, veary good job

[gatewurm]

You're a badass for helping us first timers. Could you please try to include an overhead camera shot for when you are mixing? Plus please add the water content measurements for us newbies. :)

[CrazyMoonshiners]

I make a vodka from wheat, oats and potatoes, it's easy to work with and makes a great sip.

[MrTimmmers]

A toilet brush in a drill makes cleaning a bucket of spuds in water easier. Spiralise the spuds is faster and makes less mess but still get the starch out.

[lazyplumber]

I think this is great. I would try boiling the potatoes and using a drill and a paint mixer to mash them up. Cool em' down and add your barly/enzime. I like to add beta after ph adjust and yeast pitch temp at 90. I'm going to try this one out. I quit taking OG reading because I don't use any sugar and I let the liquor fairy decide how much there in there to extract.I do take a FG to make sure it is all zero.

[zarehny]

Hi Randy, my name is Zack. I'm a new subscriber to your channel, and I have been watching your videos about distilling and brewing. Please don't consider me as a rude person, but VODKA is not only a distillation process, but on top of everything is a running tough a big amount of activated carbon filtration. So than you'll get real VODKA taste. Sorry again to stick my nose in to your process of making staff. Vut in any case I really enjoy the videos that you have for our viewing and distilling community. Thank you for your informative video instructions

[scottclay]

Going to be great!
This might be a viral video for you, Jesse’s is at 4, 200, 000 view. It might push you over the magic 10k subscribers as well. Congratulations in advance, Brother Randy! You have earned it!

[RiggerBrew]

"What did we do besides make a mess" - Made me laugh.. Been there, done that, and had a heck of a time getting cleaned up.

[Jeff-ovqy]

What is the micron rating / mesh size of your brew in a bag and would you try a differnt size in the future ? Thanks for everything you do

[mikew.]

You are right brother, quite a mess to deal with. However I'm sure it will be worth the effort.

[williamarmstrong]

Rather than sparging which increases the volume of unproductive water can it not be pressed in a fruit press?
I cannot understand why this is not done when brewing beer also.

[donniepowell]

You made mess alright. Bet it turns out great and worth the effort.

[ryang]

When boiling potatoes, I've noticed no one cuts them up b4 placing in water. .. is there reason for that mate? Thank u.

[Aussiehomestead]

Use sweet potato as they have amylase in them.

[mikedunne]

I want to know...why suspenders AND a belt?