Looking for: Small Batch R&D work

curt · 2017-04-27T19:17:45+00:00

Hello, Do you have a small still sitting in the corner of your space collecting dust? Want to unload it and take the kids to Disney Land? We are looking to buy a small starter/small batch R&D still. Something in the 26-50 gallon range we be perfect. We have currently researched Hillybilly, Mile High, and Still Dragon stills. Everything from those as simple as single boilers with 6 plates to baine marie-types with agitators are under consideration. However, we are trying to keep costs down and still develop quality product while implementing the “starting small” concept. If you have one, know of any available through someone else, or have a particular opionio regarding your favorite R&D still, please let me know. Much appreciated, Curt

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Looking for: Small Batch R&D work

Posted by curt on April 27, 2017 at 7:17 pm

Hello,

Do you have a small still sitting in the corner of your space collecting dust? Want to unload it and take the kids to Disney Land?

We are looking to buy a small starter/small batch R&D still. Something in the 26-50 gallon range we be perfect. We have currently researched Hillybilly, Mile High, and Still Dragon stills. Everything from those as simple as single boilers with 6 plates to baine marie-types with agitators are under consideration. However, we are trying to keep costs down and still develop quality product while implementing the “starting small” concept. If you have one, know of any available through someone else, or have a particular opionio regarding your favorite R&D still, please let me know.

Much appreciated,

Curt

scott twenty2vodka replied 7 years, 7 months ago 7 Members · 14 Replies
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rtshfd

Member
April 27, 2017 at 7:26 pm

Sankey Beer keg with internal low density heating elements and 2″ copper pipe pot head with leibig/worm condenser. boom. 15G batch test still. Do grain in/hot maceration with caution. Scorching galore.
curt

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April 27, 2017 at 11:17 pm

Thanks rt. That’s definitely an option. Did you do this?
papazulu

Member
April 28, 2017 at 12:21 pm

Check out StillDragon.
curt

Member
April 28, 2017 at 2:04 pm

Thanks PAPAZULU. If you don’t mind, could you write me a few quick reasons why SD versus the others? This is the one we understand the least..
papazulu

Member
April 30, 2017 at 12:21 am

Curt,

You can buy a complete system from StillDragon. If you want to use your own tank you can just buy a column.

They also have there own forum. Talk to Lawrence Taylor, 954-298-9505
curt

Member
April 30, 2017 at 1:28 am

Thanks… Like the football player. Ha

Will check them out
moonshineminedistillery

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April 30, 2017 at 4:39 am

Denise has a smalll still for sale
curt

Member
May 5, 2017 at 6:59 pm

We have narrowed this down to the Stilldragon dash or crystal dragon with a 120L boiler OR a hillybilly GEN2 with a 53 gallon or 26 gallon boiler. These two options seem to make the most sense, and cost wise, most economical.

Thoughts? We are still looking for used R&D stills if anyone has one. Thanks
ben reilley

Member
May 6, 2017 at 8:52 pm

Hi Curt,

I am about to post (3) stills on this forum. Would you like to discuss with me before I post?

We have (2) 26 gallon, 12 plate rectifying columns and (1) 50 gallon stripping still.

We’ve simply outgrown this solution.

Email is ben@lifeofreilley.net or cell is 315-506-5084 to text. Thanks, Ben Reilley
curt

Member
May 8, 2017 at 2:42 am

Hi Ben. Very interested. Private message sent. Thanks!
southernhighlander

Member
May 8, 2017 at 2:01 pm

Curt,

We have everything that SD, and Hillbilly Stills etc have at better prices plus we have jacketed baine marie R&D stills with built in electric heating systems in 6 gallon, 10 gallon, 20 gallon, 45 gallon and 105 gallon operating capacities. if you want the best for less, email us and we will send you a qoute and a reference list with distilleries you can visit to see our equipment in action.. We now have equipment in over 215 legal distilleries in the US and 30 more around the world. paul@distillery-equipment.com
moonshineminedistillery

Member
May 11, 2017 at 3:20 am

I’ll second Paul on that…. He sales some very nice equipment! We brought a 105 gallon from him and it’s just waiting in the distillery for approval from ttb to start making some fine spirits with this fine machine ! Hello Paul it was nice seeing you at the Baltimore ADI expo.
curt

Member
May 18, 2017 at 6:23 pm

Thank you to all who replied. We found our still.

Cheers!
scott twenty2vodka

Member
July 11, 2017 at 5:56 pm

just posted a still for sale if you want a 2nd one….

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