The Home Distiller's Workbook


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Moonshine! A word that evokes images of America's outlaw heritage. Making moonshine has been such a huge part of our culture that many historians credit it as one of the cornerstones of our nations foundations. How to make moonshine? Is quite likely the very question that brought you here. A yearning to learn the traditions that are in danger of being forgotten in the modern, digital era. I wrote this book to pass along the knowledge that was taught to me in the hills of Kentucky over 30 years ago. Along the way though I developed my own style. I boiled down what I learned and created a simplified style that any beginner can follow. I've developed designs that can be used right in the comfort of you own kitchen or out back in the woods! The truth is that Moonshining, aka "Home Distilling" is a folk art that helped build this country. Together we can make it live again, and have a little fun in the process! And a quick thank you to all my readers who have helped make The Home Distiller the best selling book ever on the art and science of making moonshine. Shine On!




The Joy of Home Distilling


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The complete guide for beginner and intermediate distillers. Make your own brew at home! ”If you’re going to invest the $100 or so to get a basic equipment and recipe kit, then you’ll want to take care in ensuring that your first batch is brewed correctly.” –Rick Morris, HowBrewBeer The Joy of Home Distilling is covers nearly every facet of distilling: Step-by-step instructions for the different processes, from bucket to bottle The difference between spirit types and how to produce each What yeast is, what it does, and how to ensure that you get a strong, complete fermentation What distillation is and common misconceptions about the process Legalities surrounding distilling alcohol at home Carbon filtering—when it’s necessary, when to filter, and why you filter Flavoring and aging your spirits Keeping safety first when working with flammable materials, such as ethanol Yeast styles and nutritional requirements Different methods of distillation and equipment Post-distillation process And of course, fun drink recipes! (Try the Mudslide or the Cherry Bomb!) Author Rick Morris, who has been selling distillation equipment for over 25 years, even includes his own recipes for different types of spirits and drink recipes. By learning not just how to distill, but also what is happening at each step and why it is needed, readers will be armed with the information they need to experiment with their own spirits and concoct their own recipes. Easy to understand even for a first-time distiller, The Joy of Home Distilling is sure to become your number one distilling resource.




Moonshine 101


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Moonshine 101 This book will tackle about moonshine distilling, the process involved, some recipes you might want to try, and all other things that you might need in order to do the process safely and successfully. Let's get started! - Walt Chapter 1 – What is Moonshine Distillation?Chapter 2 – “Ethanol Still” DefinedChapter 3 – Using Stuff from your Kitchen to Create a Moonshine StillChapter 4 – 2 Moonshine Recipes that are Worth the TryChapter 5 – Safety Measures




The Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining


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Written by Colin Spoelman and David Haskell—the founders of Kings County Distillery, New York City’s first distillery since Prohibition—this spirited illustrated book explores America’s age-old love affair with whiskey. A new generation of urban bootleggers is distilling whiskey at home, and cocktail enthusiasts have embraced the nuances of brown liquors. The Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining presents whiskey’s history and culture from 1640 to today, when the DIY trend and the classic cocktail craze have conspired to make it the next big thing. For those thirsty for practical information, this book provides a detailed, easy-to-follow guide to safe home distilling, complete with a list of supplies, step-by-step instructions, and helpful pictures, anecdotes, and tips. The final section focuses on the contemporary whiskey scene, featuring a list of microdistillers, cocktail and food recipes from the country’s hottest mixologists and chefs, and an opinionated guide to building your own whiskey collection. “The moonshining world is notoriously full of orally-perpetuated misinformation and the legitimate whiskey industry is full of marketing lies and half-truths; Spoelman and Haskell have thankfully defied those traditions and released an educational book of honesty and transparency.” —Serious Eats




Moonshine Making for Beginners


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Moonshine making procedure is an amazing adventure you can do at the comfort of your home and get your purified liquor at desired concentrate using still equipment through a procedure of heating, cooling and separating or purifying the liquid from the vapour gathered.In this book you will discover step by step process on how to make your own moonshine from beginning to finish product, wonderfully and without risk. The instructions in this book are very simple to understand and by the end of this book you will be able to make your own amazing moonshine recipes with ease. Grab YOUR COPY now




GUIDE TO MAKING MOONSHINE


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Moonshine (also known as corn liquor or backwoods whiskey) is a clear, unaged, homemade whiskey. It is made from corn, though you can make it from other things, and has high alcohol content. Moonshine originated with Scottish and Irish immigrants and soon became a staple in North America. The name moonshine is thought to have come about shortly after this as people began making and selling it at night to avoid taxation. Illegal moonshine production is still in practice today, but licensed distillers also produce it to be sold in liquor stores. In this book “GUIDE TO MAKING MOONSHINE” I will be teaching you all you need to be able to make different moonshine recipes. The supplies, materials, skills and techniques needed to make your favorite drink from the comfort of your home. ORDER YOUR COPY NOW




The Artisan's Guide to Crafting Distilled Spirits


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Small-Scale Production of Brandies, Schnapps & Liquors: The art of crafting alcohol is a very ancient one, and small, artisan distilleries are growing in popularity every day. Expert Austrian distillers Helge Schmickl and Bettina Malle guide readers through the process of creating or purchasing their own still and provide detailed instructions from personal experience on mash creation, fermentation, distillation, and infusion using a variety of ingredients. Schmickl and Malle also introduce readers to the tradition of schnapps distillation and present a brief look at domestic and international brewing cultures. The authors cover in detail which distillation techniques excel, which merely succeed, and which should be avoided at all costs in their discussion of: Necessary equipment Possible ingredients Mash fermentation How to begin distillation Alcohol regulations With ninety recipes - from classic fruit brandy to chili infusions - this book is not only for the curious beginner. Even experienced distillers will discover new approaches to this classic practice.




How to Distill


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Learn every aspect of distilling, from the fundamentals to flavor development control and packaging, in this definitive guide to small-scale distilling. Whether you want straightforward information for your first distillation or you’re a seasoned distiller looking to perfect your craft, this is the book for you. Certified industry expert and seasoned home distiller Aaron Hyde lays out the how and why of all the key processes, starting at the mash and fermentation, working through more than 100 pages on distilling, and ending with expert information on aging spirits.This is the only book that goes beyond the basics to cover it all: An Overview of Distilling: The fundamentals of distillation, concise distillation theory, still design, distilled products, and the raw materials. Pre-Distillation: Move on to learn about ingredient processing and preparation, fermentation theory and technology, the fermentation process, and calculating the potential of wash. Distilling: Finally, the main event! A robust section on distilling covers modern distillation technology, the distillation process, key decisions during distillation, process control, collection, and further distillation. Post-Distillation: Last but not least, work your way through flavor development and control, the aging process, quality considerations, distillery co-products, and packaging considerations. With reliable, tested, up-to-date information, this is the new standard for distilling.




Distillers Handy Kitchen Guide


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"Distillers Handy Kitchen Guide" gives the reader a great look into a part of American history. It looks at the process of making moonshine and gives it a modern twist. Suffice it to say that though the process of making moonshine is illegal, it is still practiced by many. This book provides a definition of what moonshine is and gives the reader an overview on how various types of moonshine are prepared, including the dangers. Though it is a pretty rudimentary process to prepare the moonshine, certain tools are required in order to begin the cooking process. Great care also has to be taken while distilling, as the product is highly flammable and pretty unstable in this raw form. All of this and more is outlined within the Distillers Handy Kitchen Guide. By the time you've finished reading you will have learned how to create moonshine, vodka and whiskey like a southern pro. All the necessary information is here, including all the tools needed to start a distillery. Plus it evens outlines the process in it's entirety with some extra recipes on how to create different types of moonshine. The information flows nicely and can easily be understood by all. The author has phrased things in such a way that even a person with no prior knowledge of moonshine will be able create their own distillery. Or if the letter of the law is followed, learn a small part of what transpired and continues to transpire within the American heartland.




DIY Homemade Moonshine, Whisky, Rum, and Other Distilled Spirits


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DIY Homemade Moonshine, Whisky, Rum, and Other Distilled Spirits The Complete Guidebook to Making Your Own Liquor, Safely and Legally Are you curious about how to make rum, whiskey, and moonshine at home? Are you a bourbon aficionado? Would you like to learn how to safely and legally make your own homebrewed distilled spirits? What if you could turn this new hobby into a unique craft micro-distillery business? In this book, I will show you how to make your own homemade distilled spirits- safely and legally. Imagine sipping a nice, strong, sweet peach flavored moonshine over ice on a hot, sunny day. It's something you take pride in that you made it yourself. Of course, practice makes perfect. The only way you're going to make that perfect batch of whiskey is if you try! I'll talk you through the process of crafting your favorite spirits, from top to bottom, start to finish. This book assumes you're making moonshine for the first time, so we'll go over the extreme basics and work up from there. We'll talk about how Moonshining shaped this country and made the liquor laws what they are today. I will also strongly emphasize the safety aspects of this clandestine activity. Once you are comfortable making your own hooch, I'll even give you some advice on how to start your own crafted spirits distillery. Wouldn't be awesome to make a buck or two creating something that you're so passionate about? In this book, you'll discover: The History and Legal matters surrounding home distilling What the federal and state regulations say (PLUS an appendix of alcohol laws listed by state!) We will discuss at length the safety precautions you should take What equipment you need to get started making moonshine and some possible places to purchase that equipment We will explore each type of spirit, so you can explore all of the different variations, flavors, health benefits (yes, there are reported to be some) and myths I will teach you the specific distillation procedures, step-by-step 9 unique recipes are included! Finally, we'll talk about how to test your moonshine, and I'll list some final tips and advice At the end of the book, I'll tell you how to turn your hobby into a business. It ain't easy, but if you have the ambition, anything is possible! I'll give you a springboard to get started as I supply you with a sample business plan for a craft micro-distillery business. For a limited time, if you purchase the paperback book on Amazon, you can download the eBook version for FREE! Happy Crafting! Shine On!