September 21, 2009
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EDIT! Basic Moonshining for MooncatBlue
MooncatBlue is forming a "Xanga Wilderness Survival Commune" and has appointed me, being as I am from Ky, Czar of the Moonshine!
I don't know about you, but I see no point in survivin', iffn they ain't a little sippin' whiskey around!
The basic ingredients:
- corn meal
- sugar
- water
- yeast
- malt
The basic process:
Mix all ingredients together in a large container. After mixing, move the mixture, called "mash," into a still and leave it to ferment. How quickly this process occurs depends on the warmth of the mash. Usually 4 to 5 days
Heat the mash to the point of vaporization at 173 degrees. The mash will produce a clear liquid, often the color of dark beer. You must watch this process with careful attention.
Trap vapor using a tube or coil. The vapor will be transferred into a second, empty container. The resulting condensation is the moonshine. It is then ready to drink or sell.
Keep mash in container. It is now called "slop." Add more sugar, water, malt, and corn meal and repeat the process.
Repeat the process up to eight times before replacing the mash.
The stills can be as simple as these.
Or as high tech as this.
Sounds like fun!
Edit:
Seedsower sent me a picture of a still she found at the Best Western in Newport Tennessee!!!!!
I'm going to have to appoint her Head of Procurement!
It's perfect! Even looks like it's made of stainless steel!
OK, needing volunteers to haul these sacks of cornmeal and sugar!
And if we can sell enuff of it without gittin' caught, we can invest in somethin' lack iss here!
Or maybe even........dare I even dream it......
this!
Comments (52)
@ItsWhatEyeKnow - Everyone needs a little recession proof income!LOL
The only thing I could do is be an apprentice-LOL *hugs*
This is wonderful! You know your moonshine.
When I was in high school I had a friend who was a business man by day and a moonshine producer by night. His still was right in his backyard.
I told you I'm all ready to haul!
@carolinaatnight - Innocent?hahahah! Oh. Sorry! Yeah you're right, it might at that!
I could be the taste tester.
Also, my innocent face might come in handy! 
@pinkmojomama - That's an easy one, Angie. Czar of Partying? We gotta use this shine for something!
I wanna be the Czar of something too!
@stixandstonz - There ain't nothin' like home cookin' is there Styx?
Alright, home made moonshine!!! Hey I got a lead foot and can drive the get away car.
@Irish_Russian - i'm a fair shot..i got some dogs that will run 'em off tho....one mastiff that is downright unfriendly...
@FreeeVerse - Hahaha! You're always welcome here!
@Irish_Russian - You guys are TOO SWEET. Thanks
@buddly47 - @FreeeVerse - I think she'll fit in right nicely
@Irish_Russian - OH noes. LOL. Thanks for the tip! I'll try it once, even though it might burn at first.
@FreeeVerse - I'll be honest with you, the first sip might burn a little, but you get over that pretty quick
(You won't care)
@Irish_Russian - Does it taste weird?
@buddly47 - LOL! I don't mind
Hahah. Thanks for making me feel so welcomed!
@Irish_Russian - I think she'd fit right in, don't you?
@FreeeVerse - Stick around, I'll teach you. I may even put you in charge of the Asian distributorship!!!!! (We're all just jokin', sweetie!)
@FreeeVerse - Just have a few sips of our first batch and you'll be right there with us
I'm quite lost... Haha. I'm so not part of this group, as is obvious!
@Irish_Russian - Carrying guns will be required for all 'shiners!
@tialoca_talks - If we're makin' moonshine, we're gonna need some guns and a couple a sharpshootin folks to fend of them there revenu'ers when they come a snoopin' around
@tialoca_talks - Oh yeah, me too! Beer is my daily bread! My hard liquor of choice is bourbon, but I can sip good shine every now and then.
i've had delicious moonshine and i've had rotgut...but i actually prefer beer, i'm such a redneck...
@Still_groovy - I had you pegged for Director of Marketing! LOL
@buddly47 - I feel so honored.....lol
@Still_groovy - sounds like a winner to me ...
@brittanymullins - ok ... moonshine has not crossed these lips ...
Wouldn't it be a lot easier to just head for the likker store?
Kathi
@seedsower - The way you like to drive around the country, I think you would do better in Sales and Distribution!
@Jaynebug - Welcome aboard! Quality Control sounds like it's right up your alley, Lyne!
@brittanymullins - I just appointed you "Asst. Czar of the Moonshine"!
@windupherskirt - the taste and quality don't even come close to compare.
I will help Ang do the grunt work,I am good at that.
Where did you want me to put this bag of sugar? I'd like to sign up for a (cough) quality control position.
@buddly47 - it don't take much ... get two gallons ... bwahahahaha
most people in communes would throw me out because of my guns, dear....
@tialoca_talks - Awwww, spoil sport! With your level headedness and all them guns you could strap on, we'll let you be the high sheriff! Purdy please?
@jacksoncroons - I knew I could count on you, Jackson! We are survivors!!!!!!!!
i despise communes...been there, done that, full of..well, never mind...
*raises hand* I'll help, I'll help!!!! Assuredly one of the most awesome and practical posts I've ever read anywhere. I can sleep better know that when the zombie invasion comes, we will still have the Technology to ensure everyone gets a date on Saturday night and thus ensure survival of the species . . . .
@Irish_Russian - You're in Man!
@angi1972 - All righty! Somebody with experience with yeast! Welcome aboard Ang!
@windupherskirt - A gallon ain't enuff for no commune, woman!
@MooncatBlue - Awwww, blushkkk!
I gots one o' them thar wheelbarra's we kin use
I've been hauling fifty pound bags of flour, I suppose I can haul corn meal and sugar!
or you could just get a gallon of everclear ...
Bud, I <3 You.
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