Bonny | Spiced Molasses Rum Distillers Recipe Kit
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Anne Bonny was an Irish American Pirate who marauded the Caribbean during the 18th century enshrined in legend as one of the few to have defied the proscription against female pirates. Bonny did not conceal her gender from her shipmates, though when pillaging she disguised herself as a man and participated in armed conflict. There will be no marauding or armed conflict in the fermenting, distilling and infusing of Bonny our Molasses Spiced Rum Kit. Here we take the best herbs and spices and infuse them into a rich molasses Rum spirit for you to enjoy as you go about your business of modern day buccaneering.
Cheers #enjoyresponsibly #distilsafely #happybuccaneering
Bonny | Spiced Molasses Rum Distillers Recipe Kit Contents:
Note: Bonny Molasses Spiced Rum Distillers Recipe Kit contains enough fermentable molasses and spice mix to produce 90 litres of Rum Wash which should net approx. 9 Litres or 2 gallons of Rum for Spicing. Feel free to buy more Yeast and Nutrients if you plan to ferment and distil multiple Rum washes.
- 14 Kg Bundaberg Molasses (Food Grade)
- 1 x 20g packet Still Spirits - Distillers Yeast - Rum
- 50g (45mL) of Still Spirits - Dark Spirits Nutrient
- 1 x 130g packet Still Spirits - Turbo Clear
- 1 x Spice Mix 45g (kit includes: Allspice, Black Peppercorn, Cinnamon Sticks, Cloves, Ginger, Nutmeg, Orange Peel, Star Anise and Vanilla Beans)
Equipment Required: (NB: not included in Kit)
- 30 Litre AMPI HDPE Plastic Food Grade fermenter or larger with tight fitting lid
- Senior Airlock or S-Type Airlock and Grommet for Airlock
- Long Handle Plastic Spoon
- Hydrometer
- 250mL Glass Measuring Cylinder
- HI98103 Checker pH Tester
Vital Stats:
- Fermentation Batch Sizes: 30 Litres / 8 US Gallons
- Boil Time: 0 mins
- Starting Gravity (est.) 1.075
- Final Gravity (est) 0.9987
- Rum Wash ABV: 10%
Fermentables:
- 4.0 Litres (5.60 Kg) of Bundaberg Food Grade Molasses
Yeast:
- 1 x 20g packet Still Spirits - Distillers Yeast - Rum
Aids:
Water Adjustments (Optimal fermentation pH is between 4.0 to 5.0):
- Calcium Carbonate (sold separately, NOT included in Kit) or Baking Soda
- Citric Acid (sold separately, NOT included in Kit)
- 1 x 130g packet Still Spirits - Turbo Clear (included in Kit) to clarify wash (rum wine)
- 50g (45mL) of Still Spirits - Dark Spirits Nutrient - (included in Kit)
Method:
- Heat 8 Litres (2 gallons) of water to 77C (170F) and add to fermenter. Dissolve 4 Litres (5.6Kg) of Molasses and stir vigorously. Add the 50g (45m) of Still Spirits - Dark Spirits Nutrient. Add another 12 Litres (3 gallons) of water to obtain a temperature of 32C (90F). Stir vigorously or use an oxygen aeration kit to oxygenate the wort prior to fermentation.
- Test the pH of your wash. The ideal pH is 4.5 to 5.0. Use citric acid to bring the pH down and calcium carbonate or baking soda to bring it up.
- Pitch 1x 20g packet Still Spirits - Distillers Yeast - Rum - sprinkle on top of the wash.
- Allow to ferment in the temperature range 20-35C. A cooler fermentation will produce less esters and take longer to ferment for an arguably cleaner more pure flavour. A warmer fermentation will ferment more quickly and produce some more ester character to your wash and final spirit. Aim for the higher end of the range around 32-35C for a more full flavour higher ester Rum wash.
- Fermentation should be completed within 3-5 days. Wait for two consecutive days of consistent low Hydrometer readings.
- Once fermentation is complete. Stir the wash vigorously to remove all of the remaining CO2. Once degassed, add the contents of Part A of Still Spirits - Turbo Clear 130g stir well, then leave for 1 hour to stand.
- After 1 hour, slowly pour Part B of Still Spirits - Turbo Clear 130g evenly over the top of the wash while stirring gently to help spread it evenly. Do not stir vigorously as this will disrupt the clearing process. Leave to clear for 24 hours. During this time Part B will drop down from the top, taking all unwanted yeast and sediment with it to the bottom. If you have temperature control of your fermenter or an old fridge feel free to crash chill to assist with clarification of your wash before distillation.
- Complete the above process up to 3 times. To add flavour and character to your second and third batches you can use some of the Dunder leftover from the previous distillation add flavour and character to your next batch of Rum wash. Be judicious with your addition of Dunder - no more than 7% as a guidance into the next fermentation of the total volume of wash or 2L of Dunder. What is Dunder? See below further reading and references for links.
- Move the wash to your Still and prepare to Distil Happy! Recommended to use Still Spirits Distilling Conditioner (sold separately) as an antifoam agent
- After completing both your Stripping Run and Spirit Run add having made your cuts and blends it is time to add the Bonny Spice Mix (Cut Vanilla Beans lengthwise and shave nutmeg) to Distillate and leave for 1-2 days in a cool dry place. Shake jar regularly.
- Filter Spice Mix out of the Rum, (recommend a fine strainer, coffee filter or cheese cloth)
- Enjoy your spiced rum!
Bonny | Molasses Spiced Rum Recipe Kit Contents:
- 14Kg Bundaberg Molasses (Food Grade)
- 1 x 20g packet Still Spirits - Distillers Yeast - Rum
- 50g (45mL) of Still Spirits - Dark Spirits Nutrient
- 1 x 130g packet Still Spirits - Turbo Clear
- 1x Spice Mix (kit includes: Allspice, Black Peppercorn, Cinnamon Sticks, Cloves, Ginger, Nutmeg, Orange Peel, Star Anise and Vanilla Beans)
Note: Enough Molasses to make 3 x 30L Rum Washes. Feel free to buy another
- 2 x 20g packet Still Spirits - Distillers Yeast - Rum
- 2 x 130g packet Still Spirits - Turbo Clear
Optional Extras - Not included in Bonny | Spiced Molasses Rum Recipe Kit:
Equipment Required (SOLD SEPARATELY)
- 30 Litre AMPI HDPE Plastic Food Grade fermenter or larger with tight fitting lid
- Senior Airlock or S-Type Airlock and Grommet for Airlock
- Long Handle Plastic Spoon
- Hydrometer
- 250mL Glass Measuring Cylinder
- HI98103 Checker pH Tester
Distilling Aids (SOLD SEPARATELY)
- Calcium Carbonate
- Citric Acid
- Still Spirits | Dark Spirits Yeast Nutrient
- Still Spirits Distilling Conditioner Anti Foam Agent
Further Reading and Watching and Knowledge Sources on How to Make a Spiced Rum!
- Mile Hi Distilling | How to Make a Rum
- Rick Morris | The Joy of Home Distilling
- The Deal with Dunder | Artisan Spirit Magazine
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