Sour mash

[scrmblr1982cj8]

Trying to making sour mash for the hogs. I found a few of these jugs by the company water cooler and thought they would be the perfect container. I added corn, 6 packs of yeast, a 12 pack of the cheapest beer Wal Mart sells, and some water. I shake it once a day, and I'll try pouring it out when the mixture becomes more of a "goo".

Any thoughts?

 

[FrankT]

yeah they are gonna blow up! So your company will lose their deposit on the bottles?

5 gallon bucket, 1/2 full w corn(no more, less OK) add 1 pak yeast, water maybe a koolaide dry pack, 1lb sugar, stir it up well, cover and let sit in the sun 2 weeks and check it to see if it needs another week, or I rotate and leave some for a month or more.

 

[scrmblr1982cj8]

I'll take the plug out when I get home. I don't want that damn thing exploding near my house.

Would it be better to have used cracked corn instead of whole corn?

 

[FrankT]

whole corn is just fine...you may have to cut the top off or split the bottle to get it out. I would maybe put 2" holes in the sides after it has soured and let them roll it around your bait area.

 

[Homebrewer]

Yep, what Frank said.
I would not buy beer to add to the corn. Old or crappy beer that you already have, and will not drink is OK..but not needed.
Otherwise a single packet of bread yeast, some sugar, and Warm (not hot) water to get the yeast activated will start souring your hog corn.

 

[FrankT]

Yeah I hate to waste 1 beer let alone the 12 he used! Spoiled beer, old throwaway beer, end of a keg is ok...water is just fine w a pak of yeast

 

[rrv333]

Whole oats will sour and leave an incredible stench as well. If you get that smell on your hands it doesn't wash off it wears off. Ask me how I know

 

[scrmblr1982cj8]

Sounds like DJ's cologne...

 

[djones]

... I shake it once a day

careful. anymore than that and you're playing with it

 

[FrankT]

Sounds like DJ's cologne...

Or his normal odor??

 

[RattlesnakeDan]

My latest batches have been made with corn( almost always steamed crimped corn ) it soaks up moisture right away. I add water and yogurt, usually strawberry yogurt, just a couple per 5 gals. I also add milk or this last time some almond milk that froze in the back of the fridge. The young hogs can't stay away from the stuff, must smell like mama's milk or something. Last night after catching one, the group came back but the cows reached over the fence and banged the trap door closed so the hogs rooted all around the trap trying to get in!

 

[scrmblr1982cj8]

I'll grab some almond milk the next time at the store.

Thanks for the info!

 

[Brian Shaffer]

Probably the best way to go is some 50 year old Glenfiddich, filtered through your kidneys first.

 

[Lancer]

You know there are thirsty hunters in Texas and you are wasting beer on hog bait?
Shame.......

 

[scrmblr1982cj8]

It was a case of almost expired Milwaukee's Best.

 

[rrv333]

Using beer is alcohol abuse, shameful

 

[scrmblr1982cj8]

My first time away from Home got got absolutely plastered on Milwaukee's Best. That was 1988 and I haven't had a beer sense. I can't smell beer without gagging. I get the same effect from DJ.

 

[djones]

i'll test your gag reflex alright

 

[Lancer]

It was a case of almost expired Milwaukee's Best.

You don't know the crowd I run with.....

 

[Lancer]

i'll test your gag reflex alright

BURN!!!!!!!