{"product_id":"3-polyphoenix-wrb-5-copper-bubble-plate-still","title":"3' PolyPhoenix WRB-5 Copper Bubble Plate Still","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What do Bubbler Plates do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBubble plates are used to create more reflux in the column. Think of it like modular distillation chambers that allow alcohol vapour to pass up the column, as well as a \"downcomer\" that lets excess liquid on the plate fall back to the plate below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach time refining and changing phase over and over until it reaches a condenser. This helps to regulate the rate that good spirit is collected and can help to produce a more consistent, high-quality spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rising and falling action helps to separate the different types of alcohol in the still, with lighter alcohols gradually moving upwards where they can be removed so that they don't form part of the final product. The heavier alcohols, on the other hand, remain lower in the column and are eventually removed once the unwanted alcohols that form the foreshots, and heads are removed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy would I use a Bubbler Plate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey allow for greater control over the distillation process. The distiller can adjust the height of the plates to control the reflux ratio, this is the amount of vapour that is condensed and returned to the column.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo Bubbler Plates have to be Copper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Short Answer...Yes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving a high level of copper contact helps neutralise and remove flavour and aroma compounds that aren't desirable in the finished product, and by forcing the alcohol vapour to pass through the bubble plates multiple times this effect is greatly enhanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Rules of Thumb:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 Plates is for absolute maximum flavour transfer of your Whiskey, Rum or Brandy (WRB)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Plates is a perfect middle ground for versatility of higher strength with a lot of flavour passthrough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 Plates is for even greater strength distillate with still quite a bit of flavour pass over.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 Plates will get you the highest purity, but the least amount of flavour carry over.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Kit Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 x KL39666    \u003c\/span\u003ePolyPhoenix - Straight Bubble Capper Kit - PPSU 3 Inch TC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x KL37976    \u003c\/span\u003ePolyPhoenix - 4kW Straight Liebig \/ Shotgun Condenser\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x KL36962    \u003c\/span\u003ePolyPhoenix - Tee Piece - PPSU 3 Inch TC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 x KL31547   \u003c\/span\u003e KegLand Quick Swivel Connector 1\/2' Nut With Silicone Grip Only\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x KL31646    \u003c\/span\u003eStainless Steel End Cap Only (18mm) for KegLand Quick Swivel Connector 1\/2'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x KL31585    \u003c\/span\u003e13mm (1\/2') Straight Barb Only for KegLand Quick Swivel Connector 1\/2'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 x KL25799    \u003c\/span\u003e3 Inch TC Clamp - 3 Segments\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 x KL25805    \u003c\/span\u003e3 Inch TC Beaded Seal - Silicone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x KL22071    \u003c\/span\u003e3 Inch TC PPSU Sight Glass \/ End Plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x KL29469    \u003c\/span\u003e3 Inch TC to 1.5 Inch TC Reducing Elbow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x KL01878    \u003c\/span\u003e1.5 Inch TC Clamp - 2 Segments\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x KL01861    \u003c\/span\u003e1.5 Inch TC Beaded Seal - Silicone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x KL25362    \u003c\/span\u003e1.5 Inch TC with 1\/2 Female Thread (BSP)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Teflon Required)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x KL09461    \u003c\/span\u003eGarden Hose Male Quick Connect Coupling 1\/2 inch Female\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x KL37921    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kegland.com.au\/products\/polyphoenix-copper-u-bend-with-silicone-tube\" title=\"PolyPhoenix - Copper U-Bend with Silicone Tube\"\u003ePolyPhoenix - Copper U-Bend with Silicone Tube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kegland EU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311876714876,"sku":null,"price":658.08,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/6051\/8164\/files\/KB25585-3PolyPhoenixWRB-3CopperBubblePlateStill-04_8710ef49-ea73-4ef5-a73e-41dd6e4f41a7.webp?v=1770061273","url":"https:\/\/kegland.eu\/products\/3-polyphoenix-wrb-5-copper-bubble-plate-still","provider":"Kegland EU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}