Moonshine Timeframe
In general, you can expect it to take between 1-3 weeks to make moonshine. The entire process can take anywhere between two weeks and several months. Fermentation typically lasts around 7-10 days. Distilling the mash takes 6-12 hours.
Moonshine Production and Factors
- Making moonshine with most yeast strains takes 5-7 days. Our popular 48-Hour yeast produces 20% in 5 days.
- Fermentation stores the mash for 1-2 weeks at room temperature.
- You can expect to get between 1-2 gallons of moonshine from 5 gallons of mash, potentially up to 4 gallons with high-quality ingredients.
Moonshine Risks and Consumption
- If you‘re avoiding the law, you may face up to five years in federal prison and up to $10,000 in fines for distilling.
- Moonshine is stronger than other alcoholic beverages and can lead to faster intoxication.
- One shot of 40% ABV moonshine is equivalent to one beer or one glass of wine.
Distilling Process for 10 Gallons
In general, you can expect it to take between 1-3 weeks to make moonshine. The entire process can take anywhere between two weeks and several months. Fermentation typically lasts around 7-10 days. Distilling the mash takes 6-12 hours.
Mash Running and Distillation Details
- How long does it take to run 10 gallons of mash? It can take anywhere from one to three hours to run 10 gallons of mash, depending on the specific process used.
- A 10 gallon run with a starting alcohol of 20%, a final proof of 100, and a collection efficiency of 85% will yield 3.4 gallons.
Price and Production Scale
- The selling price of moonshine is around $25 a gallon in bulk or $40 for retail.
- Producers make five to six gallons every seven days in the winter and 7 gallons every five days in warmer weather.