How do you make moonshine still from scratch?

Step 1: Drill a 1/8-inch Hole on the Aluminum Pot.
Step 2: Wrap the Thermometer with Teflon Tape.
Step 3: Place the Thermometer in the Hole.
Step 4: Secure the Thermometer with Hot Glue.
Step 5: Drill a 3/8-inch hole in the Pot Lid.
Step 6: File as Needed.
Step 7: Insert a Compression Fitting into the Lid.

How much moonshine does a 5 gallon still produce?

A 5 gallon run will yield 1-2 gallons of alcohol. A 8 gallon run will yield 1.5-3 gallons of alcohol. A 10 gallon run will yield 2-4 gallons of alcohol.

Can I purchase a still?

“It’s legal to own a still of any size,” says Kyle Brown, founder of Clawhammer. “You can have it for decoration, distilling water, distilling essential oils…but it’s illegal to distill alcohol without having either a distilled spirits permit or a federal fuel alcohol permit.”

Is it illegal to make moonshine?

Officially, the US government regards moonshine as a “fanciful term” and doesn’t regulate its use. But distillers are required to hold permits to ensure both traceability and quality control of alcoholic beverages. Until 1978, it was illegal to home-brew liquour or beer.

What is a copper still?

Copper is the preferred material in the construction of a still to impart flavor into the distilled spirits. According to Broadslab Distillery, both stainless steel and copper are excellent conductors of heat: dispersing the heat evenly across the entire surface of the metal and creating a more even distillation.

How much sugar do I need for 5 gallons of mash?

A 5-gallon of mash requires 5 pounds of white sugar when using 5 pounds of corn which will yield a 15% finished product of 5 gallons or 3 quarts.

How long does it take to make moonshine?

As you can see, the process of fermenting and distilling moonshine is quite time-consuming. In general, you can expect it to take between 1-3 weeks to make moonshine, as the mash must ferment and the distillation process must be continued until the final shine is safe for consumption.