Moon Shine

[joey0712]

Well a friend and I made a little batch up tonight. I was wanting to know if anyone has made it or has any recipes.

[lucky7]

Find the recipe for apple pie on bubba they rave about it

[joey0712]

Ha i made some it uses everclear and apple cider its pretty good! It will catch up with u pretty fast tho

[Duffil]

1. its illegal
2. what did you use in your mash
3. what temp are you getting out of the still head...when are you cutting off the heads/tails
4.thanks!

[kneedownnate]

Isn't it cheating if you start with everclear? 

[Toymin8r]

Is it illegal to make any amount?...or just in sellable quantities.   Jus twondering since you can buy beer makeing kits at the store.


Heck, they show you how to make mooonshine it on the History Channel.   

[V-Man]

 You would have to double check with the local laws but for the must part it's only ILLEGAL to sell it.


Having said that  lets swap Info...

[joey0712]

Nah its only illegal if u sell it.. This batch was made with sweet horse feed and a few other things. I havent drank any.. it needs so be tested. Over 200 proof can make ya go blind. Im not really sure of the temp on the still head that is a pressure guage on top. ijust threw this still together I had everything just chillin in the shop. This is when being  plumber comes in handy.

[*FFC*]

Nah its only illegal if u sell it.. This batch was made with sweet horse feed and a few other things. I havent drank any.. it needs so be tested. Over 200 proof can make ya go blind. Im not really sure of the temp on the still head that is a pressure guage on top. ijust threw this still together I had everything just chillin in the shop. This is when being  plumber comes in handy.

Are you serious? You do know the chemicals and pesticides that are in that stuff don'tchya?

[Wermz84]

Please tell me your not using copper!

You have to have a licence to build and maintain a still in the US in any form.  That falls under the ATF.


It is legal to brew Beer and or Wine at home in a quantity of 200 gallons a year or less.


That being said, I built one back when I was in high school    I just used corn syrup, yeast and warm water. 
You definatly need a thermometer, and a emergency pressure relief valve. 

[Toymin8r]

I havent drank any.. it needs so be tested. Over 200 proof can make ya go blind.

How you gonna test it....use a bum on the street?

[Wermz84]

How you gonna test it....use a bum on the street?

   Nobody will miss him.   




and you cannot have over 200 proof.

[V-Man]

Please tell me your not using copper!

You have to have a licence to build and maintain a still in the US in any form.  That falls under the ATF.


It is legal to brew Beer and or Wine at home in a quantity of 200 gallons a year or less.


That being said, I built one back when I was in high school    I just used corn syrup, yeast and warm water. 
You definatly need a thermometer, and a emergency pressure relief valve. 

  Ya that's why I love living in Canada...   ..
As for the horse feed as mash   your going to   big time...

[Duffil]

beer and wine are legal to make, but in the US it is illegal to manufacture liquor without a license.

http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/gan/press/2007/10-17-07b.pdf

"The unlawful manufacture and distribution of illegal, unregulated, and potent mash
liquor is still being prosecuted because of the serious health risks associated with
moonshine

[Toymin8r]

beer and wine are legal to make, but in the US it is illegal to manufacture liquor without a license.

I kind of thought that.

[Wermz84]

beer and wine are legal to make, but in the US it is illegal to manufacture liquor without a license.

http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/gan/press/2007/10-17-07b.pdf

I told you! 

[joey0712]

Well starts out as wine.... I really dont think im the kinda guy they are lookin for... I can only cook four gallons of mash at a time. I only came out with one jar of "good" stuff. The rest was a little cloudy.

[joey0712]

How you gonna test it....use a bum on the street?

Ha we were jokin about that last night haha. They make a thermometor lookin thing and it will tell you the proof.

[Stocker]

Over 200 proof can make ya go blind.

It might even be worse than that....  200 proof = 100%.   

Not sure how to get the alcohol content higher than 100%....   

[joey0712]

I really dont know i know everclear is 190 proof and 95%... And it is so so so nasty!

[twistedtoy92]

hell yeah its nasty! might as well drink some paint thinner!!

[joey0712]

Um ya my buddy is all into it. im cool with beer

[46&2]

Well starts out as wine.... I really dont think im the kinda guy they are lookin for... I can only cook four gallons of mash at a time. I only came out with one jar of "good" stuff. The rest was a little cloudy.

Yeah man all I gotta say is you never know who is reading what you post on the internet, in your own interest its probably better not to post this kind of stuff. Its a known fact that police departments use sites like Myspace to nail easy targets, IE self incrimination. Honestly with things like the Patriot Act you never know who is getting paid to surf the internet and look for people breaking the law. One picture is all it takes to get a search warrant with your name and address on it. It may sound stupid and paranoid but its the truth. Not trying to be an ass or anything I would just hate to see you get in trouble with the law over something so stupid. Just my thoughts.

[twistedtoy92]

you've got a damn good point! that would suck to get busted over a damn forum post.....

Um ya my buddy is all into it. im cool with beer

Same here!!! I LOVE  

[Plekto]

If you're going to run it, use fruit or good simple grains  Preferably organic or natural if you can to keep the pesticides and crud down.

Copper or any reactive metal is bad for high temp work.  Fine if you are making fuel for your car(this you can make up to 200 gallons as well, since it's not drinkable).  Doubly so if it's soldered together or treated in any way. 

Loads of ways to get sick or end up with lighter fluid that you need to cut anyways.  Beer is tons more fun and easier, IMO.

Or if you're really tricky, you can use Everclear and about 2-4 weeks to make your own liquor.  Typically they cut the resulting fruit or herbal infused result with about 50% sugar by volume to get it to 60-80 proof or so. (this is how they make Limoncello for instance - very simple to make at home)

[joey0712]

Hmm might have to try that one.... Im not into the shine stuff i do make alotta stuff using everclear.. I love apple pie i just made 2 gals. Its pretty sneaky for sure!