Check the temperature and keep stirring several times.

Homemade moonshine still. If you’ve ever watched it, you’ve probably heard them talk about the thumper. The first step to making moonshine is to make a mash. 8.5 pounds of cracked or flaked corn.

Once the temperature has reached 165 degrees, turn off the. If your going to build a still take some pictures or make a video. Now, let’s get this moonshine still working, for real this time!

You don't need lots of copper unless you're going to be drinking the. Place the mash pot on the heat and add 5 gallons of water. Wrap the thermometer with teflon tape.

This is where the thermometer. An alcohol still should be equipped with a steam thermometer, otherwise the still cannot be used appropriately to distill alcohol. Making a mash refers to the ingredients that are put together.

1.5 pounds of crushed malted barley. I love the television show ‘moonshiners.’. When the temperature reaches this.

That is because the hardcore enthusiasts can make the traditional corn white whiskey, while others can experiment with a variety of amazing moonshine recipes. Immediately stir in your measured amount of flaked corn maize. Place the thermometer in the hole.