It can be difficult to launch a tiny distillery. However, it may be a rewarding experience if you have the correct tools. The tools needed for a tiny distillery vary depending on the liquor you intend to make. The following are the key tools you need to establish a small distillery:
1. Mash Tun
In the brewing process, the starches in the grain are converted into fermentable sugars in a mash tun. It is a crucial piece of gear for distillers since it is needed to make wash, the liquid that is fermented to make booze. Fermentation tanks are used to ferment the wash for a predetermined amount of time. Yeast is added to the wash during this procedure, and the sugars are turned into alcohol. The quality of the finished product is largely dependent on the fermentation process. The still is the most important piece of machinery in a small distillery. Through the process of distillation, the alcohol is separated from the wash. Pot stills and column stills are the two different categories of stills. Whiskey, brandy, and rum are made in pot stills, whereas vodka and gin are made in column stills. After the distillation process is finished, the finished product needs to be packaged in bottles. Bottles, caps, labels, and a bottling machine are all components of bottling equipment. Depending on the size of the distillery, the bottling apparatus might be either manual or automatic.
Water that has undergone the distillation process has been cleaned up. Although it is safe to drink, it is not advised to do so frequently because it lacks the necessary minerals found in pure natural water sources. Mineral deficits brought on just drinking distilled water over time may result in health issues.
Purchasing distilled water is more affordable than making it at home. Making distilled water at home can be time-consuming and expensive in terms of the equipment required.
Although distilled water is safe to drink, it is not suggested for everyday use. Although it doesn’t directly hurt the kidneys, over time it can cause mineral deficiencies that may impair renal function.
The cost of a gallon of moonshine varies according to location and quality. The typical price range for a gallon of moonshine is $20 to $40. However, the cost of premium products may be higher. It’s vital to remember that most nations do not allow the production of moonshine, and that selling moonshine may result in legal repercussions.