HOW TO BUILD A HOMEMADE MOONSHINE STILL !! (Drinking as she flows)

Heres my homemade moonshine still i made it in a few hours and spent 100$. Works very well once you get a hang of it. This is my first time running some shine. Funny drunken video trying to explain how i put it all together. Count how many times i say obviously lol

[@wingmanalive]

I run a somewhat similar setup only using a 6 gallon stainless steel pot still and I use 1/2" copper lines. I distill sugar wash and when I use turbo yeast I can get 150 proof on my 1st run, crystal clear. I run mine 3 times and end up with 170-180 proof which I have my own label for when bottling. People are very interested in buying my shine but I won't sell it. (I like my house, freedom and such). I've been offered $50/750ml bottle and yes I turned it down, with regret. I simply give them away to family/friends. One tip I have is to use a container that fits inside your condenser coil to make an ice mold. Make 2-3 of them. I find using those big pretzel/cheese ball jugs works well. Or use any other jug that fits. Even milk jugs and 2 liter soda bottles. Fill them with water and freeze them. That way you just drop them inside when it's time to run and top up with water. No ice to buy. Swap them out when they melt past usefulness. Another thing, don't believe all the hype in numbers. Some will tell you 175 degrees is the magic number and others 200. Trust me, whatever temp your still begins producing at is the right number for you. Pure ethanol boils at 174 degrees, why would anyone tell you that's when your production needs to start at? If you had pure ethanol why would you be distilling it? Depending on the % of alcohol in your wash, your still design, elevation above sea level, ect, your magic number can be anywhere between 175-205 degrees. Know this though, the higher the starting temp means the less alcohol in your wash. If your still won't produce until 205 degrees then you're only getting a low % alcohol out of it and is probably not worth distilling. If it starts at 178 then you're in for a good run. I can go on and on about yeast used, the use and over use of yeast nutrients, how many people fail to use malt or enzymes in corn whiskey, ect. Been doing this for years. Got my art down to a science and can make a 750ml bottle of 170 proof white lightening at under $3 cost. That's because I produce in bulk and in 10 bottle batches. I love this shit. Oh and another thing, I've written several articles on my experiences and advice on home distilling. Everything is a learn in progress. What you may think is gospel today may be fiction tomorrow. There are a lot of people giving bad advice and it's not their fault necessarily, they're just over anxious to spread what they think they know. I won't claim to know everything and won't bet my children's life on my own advice, but I've been around the block long enough to know I can learn from you and you from me. That's what the internet's for! Happy distilling!

[@davidsuchite9757]

I'm about to start day one soon, thank you for the info.

[@antoniobetancourt7427]

wingmanalive

[@collinhalligan9921]

where can I read your articles? I'd be very interested

[@michaelsullivan1848]

best part of this video was your words of wisdom wingmanalive. thanks

[@yourdaddy3185]

Wingmanalive you sound like a very humble man. You don't come across as being cocky. Keep up the good work. I'm so excited to learn to do this myself.

[@lostlake34]

true stoner.......never lets that lighter leave his hand

[@theronhanegan628]

I noticed that too lol

[@thastinger345]

This must be the second run, listening to your voice sounds like you drank all of the run before this one

[@MoBowHunter15]

Why make it if you don't drink it

[@jasondockery704]

yes I agree, this guy is filling it. LOL

[@JamesBrown-sz8jj]

love your reply,,,,,,lol

[@napoleonang6879]

hahaha i figured that too

[@The00Artist]

Hahahah u nailed it bro

[@capitaldd5840]

My kids have been looking for a science project for the school fair.....🥃

[@jimlahey9253]

Don't forget they can only have a few sips to test

[@silvermediastudio]

Get em started with a federal felony early.

[@davidjoyce4150]

Tell the school it is tractor fuel

[@TheKellisunshyne]

🤣😂

[@SuperCyril2]

School's most popular kids. Great hobby.

[@12StringHWY]

I like how he drank about 5-6 shots of his own shine before filming. I've been around plenty of guys cooked on shine. I know that voice.

[@richis9070]

My son was asking me if I could make home made drink.. His teacher gonna be proud on him. Bless. And rest of them gonna love it. Thank you sir

[@MoBowHunter15]

Thanks for watching! Its a fun little hobby. I definitely liked to drink it! Good luck n have fun with it!

[@newj90]

I started with a little still like that. I have a 15 gallon keg still now. I use a 55 gallon barrel for mash, it makes about 5 gallons of good shine. I use a little pressure cooker like you have for a thump keg. I use the cracked corn from Tractor Supply. 5 lbs of corn and 5 lbs of sugar for every 5 gallons of water. I cook the corn to soften it. I bring it to temprature then cut it back a bit, the temp will adjust it's self, when it starts rising on it's own the alcohol is gone.

[@TheChefmike66]

God bless Tractor Supply.

[@bradykeyes6478]

I’ve seen this so many times over the years, finally going to have my own place to make some

[@jonmild2729]

That was a good starting point for me. I dont have a garage, so looking for something I can do indoors. This looks like something I can have fun with experimenting with different mashes.

[@MoBowHunter15]

thanks for watching man and yes its just a starting point I've had my fair shares of good and bad runs learned alot ...I've used this step up indoors just makes sure everything is sealed up I had a leak in my cooler bucket didn't end well haha but good shinning to ya!

[@McfarlandDavid]

3/8 inch pipe is fine it will run just fine with that. Next time you make a worm wrap it around an old paint can it's the perfect size you want your worm to be, Tape is bunk man I use a compression fitting this means I can break it down fast and easy. It's great for cleaning and refilling your mash pot tightens by hand.

[@TellersandTales]

I'm also going to put a fitting.... Stainless steel is expensive $$$$

[@happymolecule8894]

Girls tell me that my 3 inch pipe isn't enough.

[@carlgibson2315]

I was taught that the head(methanol) consist of the first 10 ml per gallon distilled. I usually take a little more to be on the safe side. It'll be the same color but will smell a little more like acetone. You'll be fine using these measurements but if your still worried just take a little more you'll still get plenty of whiskey

[@curtisdunivin6621]

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[@hunteryoungblood649]

To test you can burn it, ethanol burns blue methanol burns clear.

[@Critter23466]

Good home made DYI vid. Starts right on the topic and plenty of good tips.

[@MoBowHunter15]

Yes 175 is right about were you want to run but yes if you run at exactly 175 it will take hours n hours to run just 1 gallon I just don't let it get over boiling point of water some people disagree but I get good product from the stuff I distill n no one complains about the taste at all I do re distill it 3 times n run thru a charcoal filter 5 times ....it's always a learning curve trial n Era ....n yes I love my shine I do taste every run n I do get drunk

[@notredsnek8326]

+Jake Foster Can you put your mash recipe down here, thanks bud!

[@notredsnek8326]

Prince silence damn

[@notredsnek8326]

Prince silence since you asked nicely, okay

[@jalanisamuel6702]

Jake Foster

[@MICKIN310]

what kind of charcoal? i have a 10 " pipe with a 3 gallon funell on top ijust need to locate a good charcoal , dont say fish aquarium charcoal ...

[@Swisha85]

this looks so good man, very simple and well thought out. you said the first 2 ounces that come out are acetone and should NOT be drank. is there a way to determine when thee acetone or the mix produced is starting to become edible and safe? if its running clear like that are we good to go? as for your final product i myself have no problem drinking it straight, but what are some things you would recommend to add for flavoring. cinnamon sticks, cherries, and fruits. Thank you!

[@Cgerrian]

The drip is actually dependent on your temperature. Not the spiral in your receiver. The methanol boils at 148F and the ethanol doesn't start until around 178F

[@ericwhite7597]

lmao no methanol in whiskey or brandy runs, ole wives tale, id be dead by now if that were true

[@TheZebinator]

@@ericwhite7597 that's because it's removed when distilling the mash, it's the first thing that comes out bc it has the lowest boiling point. If you distill and keep all of it you'll have methanol, if you remove the first 10% of total volume you'll be good

[@j.gaslin5474]

Me and my daughter love your video. Please make some more videos for us to try. YeeHaw!

[@wolfwarrior1371]

Hey jake awesome vid. Just wondering if your thermometer goes right into your mash while distilling or just measuring the temp of the steam? Also could you make a vid of the inside workings of your still like how the copper and thermo are connected

[@johnlaws8764]

He's drunk and holding a lighter he's hitting a bowl party on brother.!!

[@jayti1827]

Best homemade still I've seen. Great video. Quick and easy.

[@FullDottle]

I've been moonshinnin' for over 10 years now and have always used a pressure cooker. Mine is much different than yours but good to ya bro.

[@kenstar1862]

All the liquor,wine ,beer and even apple cider vinegar have methanol in them,it's so minute you will not even get a headache,even if you distill your mash and discard a percentage of the heads your final product will contain some methanol,so relax and enjoy

[@danielmoore716]

Hands down the beat video I’ve came across for a bare bones setup. This is precisely what I was after. Thanks!

[@leviteel1876]

daniel moore did it work

[@fasteddiesgarage101]

How much moon shine did you drink before you turned on the video camera? 🤠

[@janenoneya529]

I agree thastinger345, he’s on his second run for sure by his slurred speech but i like his setup. The only thing I don’t like is the higher temperature. Run it slowly and your yield will be higher and taste better or distill it again and it will be a better product

[@Slapyoself303]

🎵I was gonna make some Moonshine but then I got high🎵 Finish it

[@maxbenkard3455]

SLAPYOSELF ENTERTAINMENT I was gonna fix my still but then I got high

[@maxbenkard3455]

SLAPYOSELF ENTERTAINMENT now my moonshine is all messed up and I know why

[@maxbenkard3455]

SLAPYOSELF ENTERTAINMENT because I got high

[@maxbenkard3455]

SLAPYOSELF ENTERTAINMENT because I got high

[@lop1657]

Now my moonshine has too much methanol and now im dying Because i got high...

[@josephgunter7024]

LOVE the setup. Soooo Cooool. Thanks for the knowledge!!!!!

[@Truthprevails997]

Is the hotplate enough to heat a 3 gallon still?

[@try10-s8]

Can you give recipes for corn mash and oatmeal mash? I can't remember ingredients and portions. Great video! Thank you!

[@fordman7479]

From the way you talk i thought this guy sounds like a stoner, then I seen the lighter.

[@donniebrown7879]

i just finally got a 5 quart pressure cooker,i already have the copper tubing n fittings...and i know that i need to clean my tubing by running white vinegar then water thru the coil before cooking shine... my question is ; if i am running 4 quarts of 20% alcohol mash, how many ounces do i thro away at the beginning?(the head)...also, is there any other safety measures that i should take,?as i plan to share with friends n loved ones,i dont want to kill anyone...thnx mann

[@newj90]

No poison. Just throw out the first 4 ounces and your ok. Just keep the temp below the boiling point of water. Alcohol has a lower boiling point, you want alcohol to evaporate out and the water to stay in the still. The lower the temp the smoother the shine. I live in the blue ridge mountains in NC and have seen shine made the right way and the wrong way for years.

[@mikaross5529]

do you know the wattage of your hotplate? and what is the setting you keep it at while running

[@buckhunter3242]

How did you connect the copper pipe to the pressure cooker? u slide it right over that piece that comes with the cooker?

[@alexvandross8506]

Ferment 10% sugar washes with fleischmanns yeast for 4$ from food lion. Add the wash to the slow cooker still.

[@Braxton-kd6gf]

How strong is the product coming from the spout (Like alcohol percent wise)?

[@usmcmma]

How do you know how many ounces to throw out at the beginning? Is there a way to test what you're keeping?

[@crobulari2328]

I used a Prestige pressure cooker. A Coleman stove, A 5 gall oil drum and small bore copper CH pipe 10T over 12" X 5" Dia. Coil. Rocket fuel . Then when stilled put a cheap bottle of Vodka or Polish spirit and still again. WOW !!. Mix the mash with some citrus fruit and let it go green !!. Stack Me !!. Take a spoonful and light it. If it burns dry you are there Big Time. 100%.

[@buckhunter3242]

Good evening bud, of all the KZbin videos this has been the most helpful and clearest video on how to make a still. Is there anyway you can list where you got all the parts? I know u mentioned wal mart but did U buy them all there?

[@Missourioutdoors1]

How much liquor do you get out of a run and how full do you fill the cooker. Thanks.

[@MoBowHunter15]

I ran 3/4s of a gallon here n i got 5- 8 oz jars from it. The cooker lid has to be removed to fill.

[@Missourioutdoors1]

@@MoBowHunter15 thanks

[@budmansdragracingchannel2726]

So you dont even use a fire to heat it? Just a hot plate? Also how much can you make in that little still per run?

[@cjrazzle]

Cool vid Jake. I'm on my way to getting just as hammered as you. I have a very large canner that was my grandmothers and after I finish canning my peppers and eggs I'll be runnin some cider and mash with brown sugar. Grow in the heat and brew when it's cool.

[@Unstonepwnable]

is the first bit still methanol and acetone of your distilling already made wine? that does make any sense if there's methanol in store bought wine

[@sarcasmo57]

Came here wanting some moonshine, now I just want want a jay.

[@418laylah]

Would it be good to cover the measuring cup? I think it may evaporate as its dripping so slow.

[@MoBowHunter15]

It won't evaporate that quick! I actually leave the lids off or cracked a little now after running let them sit open for 24 hrs. Seems to help with taste. Been doing this for 5 years now sorry no other videos set up is a little to big now for public opinion lol But thanks for watching hopefully you're running some good stuff! Happy shinning

[@TellersandTales]

Thanks for the video. Would it work better with 1/2 in. Copper tube??

[@izzycash1cash749]

Use a thumper u can run it a lill hotter and the thumper will eliminate the water and it comes out more concentrated..for better product...

[@NicholasPamperin]

what size pressure cooker do you need? 8 quart? or bigger than that?

[@Alltakenbla]

Awesome old vid. Thanks dude. One question. Have you made a brew with dube added?

[@MoBowHunter15]

Thanks for watching! I have dabbled around with different recipes since this video. Have not added any green yet but i believe the tv show bong appetit just had a episode making brew with green added! I'd drink it like a 2 for 1 lol

[@samuelravnik4026]

can you run like a cheap whiskey?? would that be better or stronger proof than the wine. .?? Also when you re run it for higher proof, do you just dump the lower proof batch back in and re do? ?

[@MoBowHunter15]

hey thanks for watching! yes I've got 175 proof highest I've got so far which is distilled twice I poured 120-140 proof and got 160-175 proof you'll only lose a little in the process so say from 1 gallon you might lose 1/4 of it if that....and yes if you redistill store bought vodka or whiskey you will get a higher proof of course I'm sure you know whiskey that's been barreled will come out of your still clear just might have the barrel taste still

[@noahb1441]

Just out of curiosity, I why can’t the pressure cooker be aluminum?

[@irisboucher3164]

I was wondering if u can use stainless steel instead of copper

[@belczyk]

every time you refill the cooker do you have to remove the first 3 ozs

[@MoBowHunter15]

Yes sir anytime you start a run remove the first few! Just a tip ive run with

[@willhoggard645]

I think you said you can't use an aluminum pressure cooker it that true?

[@americanpatriot6304]

Most people use propane gas for their stills. It’s safe as long as you pay attention. The hot plates are not the greatest because they don’t stay on. They heat up and cool down.

[@MoBowHunter15]

Yes very true! This was my very first run. So much learned n changed over years. More of a funny video now. But it worked lol fun times! Thanks for watching

[@americanpatriot6304]

@@MoBowHunter15 I hear you. I’ve used a hot plate myself. It worked for the most part but I wasn’t getting enough consistent heat to keep a steady flow. The turkey fryer I got has been my buddy lol

[@michaelquinn8454]

if you cook at a higher temp the flow will be better. keep and eye on core temp and oul once it increases to water boiling temp

[@darthkevin30]

although true, it can put more water in the final product, each still has their own sweet spot.

[@thoroughdope]

What size tubing and compression fitting??? I have the same pressure cooker

[@MoBowHunter15]

It's 3/8th copper piping and I just drilled the hole a little bigger on top of cooker lid the piping now fits right in and goes inside 1/2 to 1 inch ....Just make a flower paste flower n water to seal it won't take much and once you start running it will harden up which will make for better seal

[@thoroughdope]

+Jake Foster thank u kind sir

[@MoBowHunter15]

+Brandon Horseman not a problem thanks for watching trying to get a new still up and running try to get a video up soon

[@Cmcmillen77]

you put the wine in the pot and just boiled it? you didnt make your own mash??

[@JustinBMrRasberryJamm]

will the wine in the cooker still retain alcohol that is drinkable after the run?? how do you know when to stop running

[@MoBowHunter15]

Your drippings will slow down as well as I use a hydrometer to check where the alcohol content is.Once around 60 to 80 proof I run a little longer but save the tailings (the lower proof stuff) and I'll re run them thru to get a little higher product but you will lose some from the cooking process

[@MrBROTHERFELDER]

Great. Although, I’d like to have seen your coil setup without the ice in the bucket.

[@flatearthreset4777]

dude was obviously drinking it as fast as it came out his speech is slurred

[@stephenparmarter3872]

He’s high 😂😂

[@mustwereallydothis]

It kind of sounds like you were very committed to throughly sampling that batch.

[@VeyeBliss]

some people say this first 2oz..???? i even heard the first cup.... does it matter the size of the still?? does bigger stills have to toss out more... and is there a way to know when to toss and when to start keeping...(smell, taste, coloring)

[@eriks.garage]

Are you planning to filter your product through carbon? Have you tried to see if it cleans up the product? just curious.

[@MoBowHunter15]

yes I do filter now my product has always been good but with the 5 stage carbon activated water filter really does some wonders....the taste is smoother and the aroma of the shine after filtering is just as amazing I used a ZERO brand filter ....it will soak up some of you shine and it will take some time to go all the way thru the filter I filter everything 5 times or more now been working great

[@MoBowHunter15]

Oh and check the filters before you buy make sure you will have a way to pour shine into the filter or the water pitchers with replaceable filters work best ....I replaced filter after a few months of use depending on how much you use it don't really want the filter to dry out a hole bunch of times I would add water to the filter just to keep damp

[@carlsberg8144]

But is there a thermostat in the hotplate?

[@MoBowHunter15]

No my old hot plate did not have a thermometer. Should be more worried about internal temp tho

[@julielambla1336]

My Teflon doesn't seem to be that reliably tight! What did you do?

[@MoBowHunter15]

I've had that problem too I started mixing up flower n water to a paste and sealing areas works better do this when you first start and the heat will dry it out n seal it up ....you just must go this every run cuz washing will take the dried paste off

[@PandorasBox2]

how u encounter the leak?, usually pressure cooker start to leak around the lid of pressure cookers specially after few times ... i appreciate any help on this

[@MoBowHunter15]

I had same problem before I built new still, I put a few 2.5 lb weights on the top on the pressure cooker to deal with this problem it was a real pain in my ass I lost a lot of product I'm sure over time it's bs if u ask me and manufacturing problem but I've gone down that road n trying to get a new o ring seal is like trying to a child to listen lol so like I said I added weights to top just set them on there I also bent tabs on lid a little to make it push down harder which made it a little harder to get on but did work for a little while I've built a new still now I'll try to get new video up just no time lately trial n era I tinkered till something worked

[@kiskopter]

Its not a good idea to use ice in the cooler. Water temp should be around 15-20 degrees celsius in there for optimal percipitation. Flow is controlled by the heat on the other end. dont boil it though, alkohol boils at around 80 while water boils at 100 celsius as you said on the vid... You also gotto measure the alcohol level during destillation. One should stop at 50% on the second round for premium stuff.

[@MatoNupai]

The ice reconstitutes the vapor back to a liquid. His use of teflon tape scares me. Teflon out gasses near 600 degrees Fahrenheit

[@gregbreitz972]

You can use aluminum for a still. Nothing in it will leach out or disfavor the spirits

[@michaelshaffer3224]

You should run it around 105-110 it will yield more but take slower, you will also have a better taste

[@yavoralexandroff2321]

Here in Bulgaria we use the same technology, but our product is called rakia. :D

[@drpaulfrangedakis890]

Yavor Alexandroff raki in Crete. Awesome

[@philwright6657]

i also live in bulgaria and i buy ethanol from chemist, 90 percent proof for 8 lev per litre and mix with 2 litres of water and a bit of sugar. far better than rakia

[@christinaebeckwith149]

like every thing but the ice in the worm. I have a small water pump in mine to recycle water back to sink I started putting a bag of ice in sink to keep water cool but you don't want it to cold that's y it's dripping slow and can bet your getting alot of condensation which is not the water vaper you want. I run at 160 and it runs smoothly not drippy 140 proof corn mash.

[@mikestache2837]

How far in does the copper go in the lid. Itching to try this

[@gregjohnson8353]

How did the corks work for u? and how do you get the thermometer in the cork with out a leak?? @Jake Foster

[@anyakesakesa7395]

I bet everyone who comes here are all drinkers and checking out because of the present lock down. Anyway, I did.🙂

[@MoBowHunter15]

Hell yeah!

[@robertlawrence1249]

How far down does the copper go in the pot?

[@MoBowHunter15]

I put mine through 1/4 to 1/2 inch. You don't want it to get into mash its just to catch the alcohol vapors.

[@draykefoster808]

How and where do I get the copper pipe that goes into the 5 Gal. Bucket? Or do I have to make that shit

[@MoBowHunter15]

Bought a roll of the copper piping at home depot

[@thezestiest7972]

how is the liquor... you seemed to enjoy it

[@jadekayak01]

please explain properly why you cant use aluminium and gas-beaging in mind that tgere are professional kits where they supply aluminium still and you place it on a gas burner

[@josephhappner8681]

So1 can you use aluminum just to distill water

[@MoBowHunter15]

Gota be food grade aluminum but at that price id just buy stainless. But i guess depends on what you plan on doing with the water. I wont eat or drink anything from a aluminum pan or pot

[@tedbullpit6164]

Hi why should you not use aluminum

[@tommynorthwood]

Make sure to toss the first splash

[@jonathond1982]

You can use aluminum , there are companies that make brew pots out of aluminum kegs and guys are brewing their beer in them . Aluminum is perfectly safe for you to use

[@DnGDayZ]

Yes it is safe for brewing beer but not DISTILLING. Aluminum is toxic, do not use it for distilling since the acid will dissolve some of it in the vapor. Use Stainless steel or copper

[@SS-hc9iv]

Jon D I'm not trying to start an argument here but you should Google how aluminum has been linked to alzheimer's

[@ciaranwacasey1164]

How do you make the lid air tight?

[@MoBowHunter15]

The lid on the pressure cooker had a rubber seal. I did have to replace the seal 1 time. But never really had any leaks tho. Thanks for watching! Please share laugh and 👍. Appreciate it

[@blackacidoverdrive]

hey man what kind of proof you getting with this rig? cool vid...

[@MoBowHunter15]

blackacidoverdrive 170 is my highest proof but I get 130 on the regular

[@michaelklaers4195]

Don't you cook the alcohol out at 2:12?

[@turbo3089]

Hey man I'm just curious will u hook a volt meter up to the hot and cold side I'm curious if electricity flows threw the copper tube

[@BEASTmodeontheRoad]

It shouldn't.

[@deanyoung647]

I heard the first couple of ounces is poisonous? Is that true? I don't want to kill no one.

[@MoBowHunter15]

Yes that is correct some say because it's such a small set up it wouldn't matter but I always throw out at least 2 to 3 oz at first ...I've never had anyone get sick go blind or anything ....little test I do is burn test light a spoon full of the first drippings watch the color then try the good stuff and observe color you'll notice a difference pure 200 proof alcohol will burn clear impurities burn yellow

[@daniele7maria]

hi Jake, could you run the copper tube back up out of your cooling pail? that way we could use the kitchen sink as the cooling tank with cold water running constantly into it (overflowing into the adjacent sink)

[@JohnMiles2007]

Could you just distill water with this method?

[@amazingoutdoordiscoveries1564]

J M yes

[@thirstbuster78]

J M Yes, just dont put ice on the worm.

[@kevintolbert4934]

I think alcohol boils at 174 or178 .cook it under that 160 something 170, makes it strong.

[@brawyn777]

what kind of temp gage and where can u get one?

[@randyclar747]

I heard somewhere when making hard liquor, your first few ounces are either methanol or acetone. How does that happen? It is what scares me from making Vodka's and stuff. I saw on thousand ways to die; some home brewers were celebrating their first batch and gulped down pure methanol (went blind and died). How can this happen?

[@AndysGeneral]

It is a very small amount. That show is BS unless they made a large still. It is important to discard the first bit though.

[@flip117100]

Those are by products of fermentation. When you distil, you are essentially separating Ethyl alcohol and other volatile chemicals from water (Methyl and Acetone for example). But for the most part that show is bullshit.

[@Greekwrestler900]

They do methanol from ethanol from water. If you make a run that yields 1 gallon and that 1 gallon all goes into one container then the amount of methanol is so small it isn't dangerous. Now of you were to run a 50 gallon run then unless you have a 50 gallon container the entire run won't be mixed so the first of the run will be high in methanol. If you did have a 50 gallon container you could mix it all together which would dilute the methanol back to a safe level for consumption but it is obviously better to not do that since you don't want it to begin with. Methanol gives a bad flavor.

[@skeptic2apoint]

Yes it is. Don't drink it. Use it to lite bonfires.

[@SharkRangler]

Piano Man42 Just dump the first 10% of your run. You'll be good to go.

[@johnross7344]

how much alcohol can you get from one fill and how long does it take

[@MoBowHunter15]

I get around 3 to 4 8 oz jars from one fill or 3/4 of a gallon mash, and it varys from 150 proof first jar to 90 proof last jar ill run till its about 70 proof rerunnning anything under 100 proof....It will take about 6 hours from start to finish. but even this varys sometimes ill have a shity mash and wont produce that much which will cut my run time down

[@fukmerunin11]

you can use aluminum people just fear that the alcohol will eat at it and cause it to pit. some say it happens other guys say they've used aluminum for years with no problems. stainless is far superior though

[@geoffhoweth]

Believe it are not aluminum is toxic also enhances memory lose you can drink out of it but to ingest it breathing drinking pieces of it can be toxic over long periods of time. Also Adds bad tastes to your product.

[@PAULPATTON74]

Geoff Howeth Disagree, running small batches should be ok.

[@ryanhunter1587]

The shine you get from wine is called grappa.

[@SharkRangler]

Ryan Hunter No, grappa comes from distilling the skins, leaves, and stems of the grape vine. Distilling regular wine gives you brandy or cognac.

[@ryanhunter1587]

Ok good to know I was wrong. I will have to try it that way some time. Thanks for correcting me.

[@SharkRangler]

No worries, man. I hope I didn't come off as an ass because it wasn't my intention. I'm just a little too intense about the craft, lol, almost to a fault.

[@ryanhunter1587]

All is good. The source I got my info from must have been wrong. We all have things too learn.

[@kellyproductions4390]

How long is the copper tubing

[@joker2919]

I usually let it cook itself before I distill it bc it adds to a higher alcohol content

[@Nitrochamberlain]

Where do you buy corks?

[@gaspardobicaj4091]

Why you say you can’t use aluminium? I use it and works great

[@MoBowHunter15]

Aluminum can release toxic chemicals into the shine!

[@charlescousins3394]

3:55 HEY! knock it off!

[@MoBowHunter15]

Pops!

[@Hexauslion]

is it always 2 ounces that you throw out on each run? or is the amount of acetone produced directly volumetric to the amount you are making from the pot. so say 5 quarts = 2 ounces throw away or whatever. hope someone can help me not kill myself.