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Grandfather drove, woman drove, and since you got to this page of my blog, it means that you also decided to start making homemade moonshine. Strong, clean as a tear, the drink will never be superfluous on the table. Especially if you are a hospitable and hospitable person. Therefore, further I will tell you how to choose the right moonshine still and reveal the legislative “secrets” of moonshine.
What is moonshine
The progenitor of the moonshine still is a water distillation vessel. Based on it, a modern design for the manufacture of alcohol was made. It consists of:
- distiller;
- steam pipe;
- water-cooled coil.
A home distiller differs from an industrial distiller only in size. The distillation column in it performs the function of separating liquid mixtures into fractions, namely, a solution of sugar and yeast into alcohol and water. As a result, you can get a product with a strength of up to 96 degrees.
Interesting fact! On the territory of Russia, moonshining acquired national significance in the 15th century, after the liberation from the yoke of the Golden Horde. The design for cooking was primitive, but there were many author’s recipes.
Is it legal to drive moonshine at home in modern Russia
The Russian man was repeatedly banned from the production and sale of alcohol. Only during the Soviet era, as many as five anti-alcohol campaigns were carried out. Now moonshine is a whole layer of culture. The “hot” hobby is exclusively gourmets. Is it legal?
Since 1999, the Criminal and Administrative Code of the Russian Federation does not provide for punishment for home brewing. Therefore, the production of alcohol for one’s own needs is completely legal.
A home-made product can only be given to friends or acquaintances for tasting as a present. An administrative fine is provided for the sale of moonshine.
How much do moonshine stills cost in Russia
Buying a moonshine in Russia is not at all difficult. In hypermarkets, large household appliances stores or specialized companies selling equipment for winemakers and moonshiners, the range of necessary equipment rolls over. The cost varies from 4,5 to 45 thousand rubles.
The price depends on several factors:
- device type;
- volume of processed liquid at a time;
- manufacturer;
- material (expensive – stainless steel);
- the presence of additional functions and nozzles (for example, a built-in thermometer or a Panchenkov nozzle).
Which moonshine is better to choose
The best moonshine still – suitable for your needs. To do this, you must understand what source of heating you will use, whether there is a source of water nearby where the “cooking” will be located.
Advice! The design is most conveniently placed between the hood and the stove.
So, if the water supply is connected to the house or you are a resident of an apartment, then any type of device is suitable for distillation. If the liquid has to be changed manually, then it is recommended to choose a non-flow moonshine still. Yes, this is the perfect solution!
Next, select the heating method. For electric and gas stoves, an apparatus with a distillation cube made of any material is suitable. But in many modern apartments there are induction cookers. In this case, it is worth looking at designs with a ferromagnetic bottom compatible with induction.
Those who plan to cook at home not only moonshine should take a closer look at the beer columns or rectifiers. They are designed to obtain alcohol of maximum strength.
Recommendation! At home, you get excellent absinthe, tequila and even cognac.
However, it is unlikely that it will be possible to place a tall device on a stove for heating, it will rest against the hood or ceiling.
In this case, I advise you not to refuse to purchase, but to purchase a compact induction cooker. The device can be placed on the floor. With it, you can reduce electricity consumption and convenient operation.
Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health. Take care of yourself!
If you have experience buying a moonshine still, share in the comments which one did you choose and why? What nuances did you encounter during operation? And I will also be grateful for interesting recipes, there have not been experiments for a long time.