Making your own moonshine is a fun way to make yourself some extra money. Although it does not require any equipment, there are a few tools that are needed for the recipe to come out right.
Most of these tools are found in a store, but some are online. If you know how to make things, you can try your own recipe!
This article will talk about all of the parts needed for the recipe and how to make them. We will also give an example recipe so that you do not have to be familiar with it to make it. You can change this example based on what type of liquor you want to make and what ingredients you have available.
This article will also talk about when to make it, where to sell it, and what taxes should be paid for.
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Buy good distilling equipment
You will need to buy a still and a distiller, respectively. The still must be able to distill the needed quantity of alcohol for the books. The still must be set up for making moonshine, which means having access to quality equipment is necessary.
The distiller can be difficult to figure out. A lot of times people use their home-made moonshine distiller setup as a blueprint for what the actual machine looks like! So, look up pictures of the machine on Amazon or something similar to see if it works for you.
Make sure you are allowed to distill
Make your moonshine books by running a distillation process. The law states that you must make your moonshine from fresh or processed grapes, wheat, and sugar to create the liquor you want for your book.
Some states have less clear laws about making moonshine books, so this is an important part of safety to ensure your book is legal to distill in your state. Most recently, this has been an issue for people making gluten-free drinks such as teas or sodas.
Find the best ingredients
While making moonshine books is a great way to make money, you will also need to find the best ingredients for your book. These may include local artists, contractors, etc.
If you are contracting out your book production, then you will need to send them payment in order for them to continue working for you. You can do this through PayPal or their personal paypal account.
Local artists can be expensive, but with the right artist, you get the best deal. Some local artists charge $300+ for their work! That is a lot of money spent by only one person!
The contractor or artist that handles your marketing can help find people to buy your book, so that they can help spread the word about your product.
Check the weather
You must have a roof over your head, a reliable source of heat, and a source of fuel to keep going. If you are running out of either of those things, then you are doing something wrong.
Everything has its season, and Making Moonshine Books is winter time! It is nice to know what season you are in by what temperatures your books keep. Your book must be warm and safe to hold.
There are some weather conditions where it is not okay to make moonshine books. For example, if your book was made during a drought, then it would not be safe to make due to lack of water. Or if it was made in winter when it was snowed off, then the safety factor would be missing due to heatstroke or freezing fatalities.
Test your mixture before you distill
Although it is fun to make your own moonshine, there are some rules and mixes that you must follow in order to get a well-made batch. You do not want to be trying to distill something that does not taste or smell or match your mixture on the stove!
To test your mixture, first distil a small amount of water in a small container. If the water looks clear and/or tastes like alcohol, then your mixture is right to distill!
To make sure your stove top recipe is right for you, try mixing it with water or just pure alcohol.
Run the still correctly
When you’re ready to make your first batch of moonshine, it’s time to set your still up. You can do this easily at home, just do not if you have to go to the store!
It is recommended that you start with a smaller still at the beginning because your first batch will be pureed up a little and it takes some time to separate everything.
Once you have achieved your desired flavor and texture for your moonshine, then you can try adding more wood or adding new blends of ingredients.
The best way to store your moonshine is inUsed wine bottles or jars with air holes let air into the bottle so it dissolves. If you use a thicker glass container, it will also protect the moonshine from heat and light damage.
Know your limits
When making homemade moonshine, it is important to know your limits. Most people have a certain amount of juice they can consume or how much they can pour into their drink, but what if you want to up the ante?
For example, you like less sweeter moonshine and/or you want more vodka in your drink? You can now haspably! Many people find that working with their bodies is the best way to make this type of moonshine.
Some people find that having too much of a liquid diet will put you in a bad place. Others have found that having less liquid per person is better for your body and health.
Either way, know your limits and don’t be afraid to change things up if you need to.
Keep it secret!
Many people make moonshine books by giving away a few pages of the book to anyone who asks for a copy. This is a good way to start, as you can save some of the text and data that you enter into the book for future editions.
You can also sell your book through Amazon, or any other online selling site. Just be careful how you market your book, as it can be difficult to tell if someone has read it or not.
Right off the bat, people may think you are a fool or cheap for selling such a low quality product. Once they get out of their minds, they may try to buy it! By then, it will be too late and you will have lost money on it- plus, you will have gained some customer frustration!
Many people make money from their products by encouraging sales through social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.