Cherry mash PH is naturally ok so no need to adjust it

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6 plates stills:

start with 3 plates in and 3 plates out, finish with all plates open

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when it starts foaming turn down the heat

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Take off 12 liters of heads

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Hearts in at 189proof

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Hearts are nice, sweet, cherryy

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Tails begin as flavor fades and alcohol become dry and bland

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When it becomes a little cloudy that means you are at about 60 proof, that happens because the oils create that effect at a lower proof (as you keep distilling the proof goes lower and lower)

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Cut the tails when the proof goes below 25

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Collect the hearts and dilute with water to 140proof for aging

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Then the kirshwasser is bottled at 100 proof