O'Donnell Moonshine -"Tough Nut" | 700ml | 25% ABV | 50 proof

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It’s important to note that distillation of alcohol for personal consumption is illegal in many jurisdictions without a proper license. On a speculative note, future advances in fermentation technology, such as engineered yeast strains or enzymatic treatments, could potentially optimize yields. Some recipes call for a 1:1 ratio. For example, you will use 1 gallon of water to 1 pound of sugar and 1 pound of corn meal. Feel free to experiment and see what works for you! Equipment For Creating the Mash Ideally, the pH level should be between 5.8 to 6.0. You can bring the pH down by adding citric acid and bring it up by adding calcium carbonate. Distilling The tails make up about 35% of your production. They will also have a unique taste from the hearts.

Remember that just like making mash, the distillation part is both a science and an art form. It will take a lot of practice and trial and error before you get great at this, so be patient with yourself. You can make moonshine from different mash made of different ingredients. There are also various recipes you can try, depending on the flavor you want to bring out. Increase the heat to high until the still produces drips. Keep it between water and alcohol’s boiling point (173°F and 212 °F) This good run ended when alcohol became legal again. But every time you sip on this alcohol, remember that you are drinking something that played a huge part in American history! Choosing Your Type of Moonshine Mash This is when your skill and experience will come into play. It’s important that you isolate the hearts well to maximize your production. Collecting TailsAfter fermentation, the fermented mash, is strained and distilled to separate the alcohol from the other substances. The distillate is then collected and stored properly. What are the ingredients and equipment needed to make moonshine? Here’s what you can expect for the amount of sugar added vs the potential alcohol in your mash. Up to you on how to proceed. Proper Storage After the fermentation period is done, siphon the mash water out of the mixture. Ensure that you leave all the solid material and sediment behind by straining everything through a cheesecloth. Just like the foreshots, the heads contain volatile alcohols that you should try to avoid consuming. While this will not blind you, it will give you one hell of a hangover which isn’t really pleasant.

Hearts, the next 30%, contain mostly ethanol and are the desirable part of the distillate. Tails, the final 35%, have a unique taste and can be set aside for distillation later or discarded. What is moonshine and what is its history? Use cheesecloth or auto-siphon to transfer the mash water into your still, including none of the solid material that may be leftover.How do you increase the proof of your shine? Simply add sugar (not really recommended) or use a thumper keg. Moonshine can be made from different types of mash, including corn liquor, whiskey mash, sugar shine, and a hybrid of the two. Corn whiskey mash gives the classic, smooth, full-flavored moonshine. Making moonshine involves a process called distillation, which is commonly done using a pot still. The distillation process starts with creating a mash, a mixture of corn, sugar, and yeast, which is heated in a large tank or pot. The heat causes the yeast to turn the sugar into alcohol, a process known as fermentation. The first thing you’ll need for making moonshine is a mash. This part of the process will depend on the flavor you want. By now, your product should lose the harsh, solvent smell you found in the heads. The flavor of your moonshine or whatever flavor you want from your recipes should now come out.