Moonshine mash should last for at least 6 months1 year, if stored properly. Moonshine can be made both more palatable and perhaps less dangerous by discarding the foreshot the first few ounces of alcohol that drip from the condenser. The complete guide for beginner and intermediate distillers. But alcohol can be made from many different ingredients. Currently, she spends her days gardening, caring for her orchard and vineyard, raising chickens, ducks, goats, and bees. Jun 16, 2015 basic moonshine mash recipe moonshine is distilled from the fermented sugar of a malt grains like oats, cornmeal, or wheat. Throughout history, there have been many ways of making moonshine. Glenmorangies stills reach 26 feet high, while macallans stills are rather squat. How to start building a distillery moonshine university. Popcorn sutton moonshine recipe whiskey still company. Coming in at a five week fermentation time, this moonshine recipe is the longest of the moonshine recipes listed here. Clear peach moonshine recipe using peaches, sugar and water. Each instruction manual includes a parts list in the beginning that lists everything that comes with a.
Distilling it yourself guides and ebooks for the distillation process of moonshine spirit production. The information provided here is for educational purposes only. Basic moonshine mash recipe whiskey still pro shop. Building a world class home distillation apparatus the free. It is important to adhere to proper rules and heed common sense basics when making moonshine as doing so minimizes hazardous risks. Hillbilly stills specializes in home distilling equipment and supplies for experienced home distillers and firsttimers.
When you begin to read on the subject, youll find massive amounts of information. Making sense of dialectical behaviour therapy what is the treatment like. To date most of the information has been accurate and where it wasnt i have attempted to set the. A course of dbt is usually offered for about one year, although this may vary across different services. This book will teach you how to make your first still, not how to make a large scale production still. Apr 11, 2015 moonshine sweet tea cupcakes when moonshine, sweet tea, and cupcakes come together, the result is a dessert thats almost too good to be true. How to make a moonshine still stepbystep survival life. Home distilling books how to make moonshine at home. Keep collecting distillate until the temp reaches about 200 degrees. When you begin to read on the subject, youll find massive amounts of information, but some is true, some is absolute hogwash, some has no relation at all to what you want to do, some is exactly what you need to know, and its almost impossible to tell the differences. Moonshine historically referred to clear, unaged whiskey, once made with barley in scotland and ireland or corn mash in the united states, though. If youre interested in liquors, liqueurs, and other spirits, here are some basics you should know. Oldtimers were creative in the ways they made their own moonshine still plans.
Building a home distillation apparatus 7 c1hapter introduction government regulations s o youre interested in building a still. Craft the best flavors of whiskey with our moonshine recipe guides and mile hi distilling moonshine. The craft of whiskey distilling free ebook whether youre looking to open up a distillery, want to make your own moonshine whiskey down in the hollar, or simply like reading up on the topic of alcoholic beverages, youre going to want to know about this awesome free ebook weve uncovered. Although some of the laws, ingredients, and technology have changed, the process of distilling alcohol into whiskey and other spirits remains largely the same. Great ideas for moonshine, including moonshine cocktails, moonshine cupcakes, moonshine popsicles, and more. Think the days of backwoods stills and black market liquor are over. The tv series surged in popularity with its portrayal of individuals who produce illicit alcohol, whats known to us as moonshine. A professional guide for amateur and microdistillers making pure corn whiskey by ian smiley bsc. A strong alcohol, the recipe for moonshine is very basic, which is why it has been popular throughout the years as something that can be made by amateur and professional distillers alike.
Popcorn sutton recipe discovery channels moonshiners broke new ground in the long tales of moonshining in the u. You can then sip moonshine mash on its own or add it to cocktails and other drinks. The shape, size, and material of a pot still influences whiskey flavor. How to make a moonshine still stepbystep what is a moonshine still. One of the daunting aspects of starting in the hobby of liquor distillation is the probability of information overload. Basic moonshine mash recipe moonshine is distilled from the fermented sugar of a malt grains like oats, cornmeal, or wheat. Which is why im going to share with you how to make moonshine. Our experience in the moonshine distilling industry enables us to provide highquality distilling products to produce a highquality product.
Jennifer is a fulltime homesteader who started her journey in the foothills of north carolina in 2010. There are many questions you need to ask and answers you need to know before you drop a wad of cash on a property and a bunch of equipment. Moonshine recipes complete homemade moonshine recipe guides. A strong alcohol, the recipe for moonshine is very basic, which is why it has been popular throughout the years as. Here, youll find instruction manuals for our moonshine stills in pdf format.
There are several types of mash we can choose from when getting ready to produce a batch of moonshine. For some people, the process of making moonshine could be considered almost an art. Sep 06, 2014 moonshine old john barley 20 l water 5 gal 2 kg 4. Making sense of dialectical behaviour therapy making sense. We share their innovation here, plus a few flavored moonshine recipes. Moonshine 20 l water 5 gal 3 kg 7 lbs crushed grain 10 lbs sugar. Making moonshine the dummies guide how to make moonshine.
Moonshine was originally a slang term for highproof distilled spirits that were usually produced illicitly, without government authorization. Creative writing for dummies by maggie hamand, blogging for dummies by brad hill, guitar for dummies by mark phillips, publi. Distilling moonshine requires safety and a thorough knowledge of the risks involved. Moonshine is any kind of alcohol, usually whisky or rum, that is made in secret to avoid high taxes or outright bans on alcoholic drinks. If you are a seasoned distiller looking for ways to tweak your reflux. Sep 06, 2019 store the moonshine mash in airtight glass jars. The book contains basic recipes for mash also for different mash quantities, infusions and spirits the moonshine recipes are sorted alphabetically from a to z, you will find more than 300 different recipes in this recipe collection each recipe contains special features and any deviations from the basic recipe the information for each recipe is subdivided into mash, infusion and spirit. Enterprising drinkmakers have been distilling alcohols from myriad sources for centuries. For the purists, a corn whiskey mash is the route to a truetohistory, smooth, fullflavor moonshine. The condensate is collected in a bucket and, for really top quality peach moonshine, it may be redistilled. This is the product of numerous discussions scattered around from the trenches world report. The term moonshine comes from britain, where it originally was a verb, moonshining, that referred to any job or activity that was done late at night.
Making moonshine a dummys guide an illustrated guide to moonshine basics by clawhammer supply. Heat the mash in the still, which is a big copper kettle, and heat the fermented peaches to just below boiling, so that the alcohol comes off. How to make moonshine 21 easy steps using a pressure cooker how to make alcohol 3 easy follow recipes making moonshine alcohol still plans mash recipes books 5 moonshine recipes you ll be over the moon about. Roll of solder try to get hold of a roll of 955 tinsilver is the best and stay away from anything with cadmiumantimony or lead in it. Shut off the heat let everything cool down and clean up. Traditional kentucky whiskey pot still plans learn how. The ultimate guide to making your own vodka, whiskey, rum, brandy, moonshine, and more joy of series morris, rick on. To reduce waste, we no longer include paper instruction books with our stills. However, with the sweetness of a watermelon, the bitterness of the lime, and an alcohol punch to finish, this is one moonshine. Rick morris, howbrewbeer the joy of home distilling covers nearly every facet of distilling. Shop our site for a wide range of distilling equipment, including copper stills.
Moonshine cannot do this because its own flavour is far too harsh, and the strange little moonshine stills which are offered for sale on the internet will certainly lead to disappointment if pure alcohol is what you are looking for. In 2005, the swa issued a new set of names for five styles of scotch whiskies. This guide will show how to make better cuts when distilling moonshine. Be aware that storing alcohol similarly carries dangers. Soon, i hope to have a video made to go along with this tutorial, stay tuned.
Keep in mind, its legal to own a moonshine still, but its 100% illegal to distill any alcohol without a permit. The craft of whiskey distilling free ebook clawhammer. However, its important to remember, you must have a license to make moonshine. Essentially, time and tons of practice are necessary in order to perfect the.
Because methanol vaporizes at a lower temperature than ethanol it is commonly believed that the foreshot contains most of the methanol, if any, from the mash. Moonshine made from grain, like corn or rye, is whisky. A moonshine still is a device you use to distill liquid mixture by a process of heating, then cooling, thus separating or purifying the liquid through the vapor collected. Traditionally, it refers to illegally produced, unaged whiskey made from pot stills using an all corn or mostly corn mash bill. Abramus digital, latinautor, h w iii publishing, bmi. Distilling basics for beginners brewhaus america moonshine. Nov 16, 2018 a lot of people ask us how to make moonshine.
If you are new to drinking moonshine fresh from a moonshine still and you want to taste this delectably potent hooch without losing your life or going blind, the best thing to do is make a moonshine jello shot its full of flavor but it contains less alcohol compared to a pure shot of moonshine. Distilling your own moonshine is a funny mix of pure science, magic and luck. Learn about the distillation process and how a moonshine still works from our. Building a home distillation apparatus foreword the pages that follow contain a stepbystep guide to building a relatively sophisticated distillation apparatus from commonly available materials, using simple tools, and at a cost of. The scotch whisky association swa is the trade organization representing the people who distill, blend, and export scotch whisky.
Moonshine 101 has been a hot seller on amazon so lets clear a few things up as the title suggests, this book is intended as an overview and introduction to moonshining. Jul 08, 2015 watermelonpeach moonshine brandy oh yeah. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Making moonshine the dummies guide clawhammer supply. For more information go to by far the best source for information on everything about home distilling.
Distilling moonshine in poorly made stills could also lead to poisoning. Moonshine 20 l water 5 gal 6 kg uncooked corn meal. A professional guide for amateur and microdistillers. It is making goodtasting moonshine that most would find difficult.
Moonshine recipes complete homemade moonshine recipe. Some folks would add a special ingredient or perform a certain method during the distilling period to make their moonshine taste distinct. Distillation separates chemicals by taking advantage of differences in boiling temperatures. In recent years, however, commercial products labelled as moonshine have seen a resurgence of popularity. Dummies by rhumstruck this is presented for informational purposes only. Read me first the very basics of liquor distillation. Among the guys featured in the show, a great appalachian bootlegger named marvin popcorn sutton had the limelight. Hillbilly stills copper moonshine distilling stills. This portion contains the most volatile alcohols, including methanol. Moonshiners make high proof alcohol by using distillation to separate alcohol from water. It takes lots of time and practice before one can whip up a good batch that sells.
Abramus digital, latinautor, h w iii publishing, bmi broadcast music inc. In this video we walk through the process of making moonshine mash. A good clear peach moonshine recipe starts with quality peaches. The craft of whiskey distilling free ebook clawhammer supply.
The following are necessary steps to safely make moonshine with no threat to your life or. It originated in colonial america, and it believed to have been used in reference to selling. Clear peach moonshine recipes that are simple and user friendly. Below are various moonshine jello shot recipes to tickle your parched palates.
How to make moonshine the oldfashioned way in 6 easy steps. Moonshine kit homemade moonshine apple pie moonshine moonshine still making moonshine moonshine mash recipe strawberry moonshine recipe flavored moonshine recipes peach moonshine watermelon moonshine recipe. Each instruction manual includes a parts list in the beginning that lists everything that comes with a complete moonshine still. Well, im going to bring you some of the internets options for moonshine still plans, ideas, and also a few moonshine recipes. Starting a distillery is a dream that more and more people share, but its not something you should take lightly or go into unprepared. Traditional kentucky whiskey pot still plans learn to moonshine. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author.
In the us and many other countries i guess you know that doing that is just not the politically correct thing to do. Mar 22, 2018 how to make moonshine 21 easy steps using a pressure cooker how to make alcohol 3 easy follow recipes making moonshine alcohol still plans mash recipes books 5 moonshine recipes you ll be over the moon about. It originally referred to occupational pursuits which necessitated night work, or work by the light of the moon. A foreshots making cuts foreshots are the very first vapors to boil off during a distillation run. The expression bootlegging has an long history itself. How to make watermelonpeach moonshine brandy recipe. The alcohol boils off before the water and is trapped by a condensation pipe. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Im still learning about the art of distilling ive only been running for a. By getting the science part right you can a how to guide to cuts and fractions pot still run. It is important to adhere to proper rules and heed common sense basics when making. According to the swa, single malt whisky is one whisky from one distillery, distilled from 100 percent malted barley. During prohibition, profithungry moonshiners started using white sugar instead of corn meal, producing a cheaper product that was technically rum, not whisky. If you dont, you could have serious legal troubles.