Similarly, the choice of bread yeast could result in variations in both yield and flavor, compared to specialized distillers’ yeast. Congratulations! You’ve had a good run, finished the entire process, and now have your very own moonshine! Make sure you clean up your entire setup, let it thoroughly dry, and then store it in a cool, dry place. How Much Moonshine Does This Recipe Yield? 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.

This process does not create alcohol, because the yeast already made that for you during fermentation. Remember that you always want to reduce the amount of sediment in your corn mash water as much as possible. Running Your Still 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. 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.In this guide, we’ll give you the most basic recipe so you can build on it for future purposes. The Classic: Corn Whiskey

Remember that the temperature is critical to your success. If it gets too cold, boiling temperature, the fermentation can stop because the yeast will go dormant. Remember that yeast likes it warm and moist.Distillation happens when you heat a mix of corn, sugar, and yeast (this mix is called corn mash) in a big tank or pot. The heat causes the yeast to turn the sugar into alcohol, a process known as fermentation.

They have a distinct “solvent” smell that comes from its alcohols, such as the acetone present in the heads. Again, collect the heads in a separate container and throw it out. Collecting HeartsThe term moonshine came from its illegality, which forced people to make it at night or under the light (or shine) of the moon. With a good stilling kit, moonshiners can make anything, even apple pie and chocolate-flavored moonshine! It all depends on the recipe you decide to follow or create. Note that the ingredients we mentioned above will differ, depending on the recipe you follow if you are making something other than the classic corn-barley-yeast moonshine recipe. Equipment and Supplies You Will Need Basic Moonshine Ingredients