How much moonshine will a 13 gallon still make?

The 8 Gallon will hold about 6.5 Gallons of a distilling wash, making about 1 gallon of distillate, while the 13 Gallon holds close to 10 Gallons. Really, what it comes down to when picking the right Dual Purpose, is how much you’re looking to make.

Do you need copper for a still?

Without copper, the distillate will smell and taste sharp and unpleasant. However, the still doesn’t need to be made of copper. There is nothing particularly magical about the pot or column itself being made of copper. As long as copper metal is present somewhere in the still, the beneficial reactions can occur.

Can you use steel for a still?

As I mentioned above, copper is a vital component when you’re distilling spirits. However, your entire still doesn’t have to be made out of copper in order to get the sulfur-eliminating benefits. You can go with a stainless steel still and also use copper in your column packing.

What is the best material for a still?

Overall, copper is better for distilling spirits because the material removes sulfides from distillate, which produces a better tasting and smelling final product.

What type of still is best for whiskey?

As mentioned above, copper is the best choice for products such as Bourbon, Tennessee Whiskey, Irish Whiskey, Scotch, and traditional Rum since it reduces sulfur. As with other distilled spirits, they are almost always made in pot stills (no reflux), allowing for a wide range of flavors to come through.

Can a still be made of aluminum?

Acids attack aluminum, which will eventually cause pitting and possibly pin holes. This will take a long time. Aluminum does not distill, so none of it will end up in your distillate. Its not an ideal material, you can’t solder to it well, etc.

What to do with heads after distilling?

Once the distiller makes the first cut, the heads are generally either disposed of or redistilled in able to collect more alcohol from them. After the distiller has decided that the quality of the incoming distillate is good enough to keep for drinking purposes, they will cut to “hearts”.

Why is my moonshine blue?

While it may not happen all the time, moonshiners with copper stills may experience a blue batch every once in a while. Basically, this is caused by the alcohol vapor corroding the copper metal. As the copper is literally eaten away, fragments transfer into the moonshine batch, which ultimately gives it a bluish tint.

Does sugar wash produce methanol?

Sugar wash makes zero to NO methanol.

How much will a 10 gallon still produce?

A 8 gallon run will yield 1.5-3 gallons of alcohol. A 10 gallon run will yield 2-4 gallons of alcohol.

Can you use a aluminum pressure cooker for moonshine?

Stay away from aluminum. Stainless or copper are the ways to go, with copper being the best.