One of my favorite drinks is to make a brown sugar wash and then triple distill it and triple filter it. It makes it taste like nothing, so be careful if you drink it like this. Then I buy Dark Maple syrup (Dark is a stronger maple flavor. Everyone's brand varies slightly, so start with less and add more to get the flavor you want) I add about 1 to 1 1/2 ounce to each 750ml jar. This will leave your shine about 43-45%. It tastes great in Pepsi / Coke or Egg Nog. Also, a great base to make a cream over ice or in hot or cold coffee. Any time someone comes over, they always ask if I have Maple shine made.

@@shperax that sounds awesome, will definitely have to try. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for that! We really try and convey easy to follow directions. We really, really appreciate the feedback, it makes it worth the many hours it takes to make one video. We appreciate you!!!

Add a multi-vitamin, now that's an interesting idea, thanks.

You can buy yeast with added nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

You bet!

How many days has it been and just give me a little more information. You can try to heat it up to 80 to 85 degrees and aerate it and add some more yeast. Let me know if you have more questions

That sounds really good, hardest part is being patient :)

I see that, I went to my Amazon store and copied and saved the link again, nothing changed, but now it works?? Go figure! I really want to thank you for taking your time to alert me to this, I am very grateful! :)

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You're almost there! Um, the sliders are delicious, great job, as always!

Yes, it is normal, depending on the temperature out, sometimes there is a slow mash fermentation. If you use a heat mat, like we do, check it this video, (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mLJ2nKST17vaoYU.html) it will be a good steady process. During the winter fermentation is definitely slower. Also the starting gravity was the high limit, so there is more alcohol to break down, just be patient :) Also, considering joining our private Moonshine FB group, there are good group of people willing to answer questions. facebook.com/groups/853240925227471/

We never ever had to or will, that's our method, please do what works for you-thanks for the comment, we appreciate the watch.

What I am trying to show people how to adjust starting gravity. Sugar equals.04 per pound per gallon. If you convert starches into fermentable sugar and you need to raise it it helps to understand. Sorry if it confuses you.

This was a simple sugar wash for beginners. We tried not to get scientific to confuse the beginners. Thanks for taking the time to share the formula.

We do have another channel, but not for wines. We will occasionally list wines on the Moonshine Channel, like an elderflower wine we have filmed but not yet uploaded. Thanks for the watch and the comment :) Subscribe to Our Sister Channel for old-timey skills, a handmade home, and cooking from scratch, even on a woodstove and in a fireplace: kzfaq.info​, hope you visit that channel?

Understand but with this recipe it works fine

Never had a problem, thanks for the comment and watch

2 pounds of sugar per gallon will give you a 1.08 starting gravity witch is good but a lot of burn. For a beginner this is a great way to learn. Once you get your gravity higher you really need to add yeast nutrients instead of raisins and you have to watch your ph etc. to much to teach in a video. Hope you’re doing well

I totally agree......but, this is a good start for a new shiner to get their feet wet when first starting out. This whole channel is about sharing ALL aspects, not just for the experienced person.

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The same way you do a wood cutting board. Warm soapy water, air-dried. The paddle is a lot more sterile than a cutting board in my opinion. I use a wooden spoon for my sourdough for decades, and never had a problem. Good question, hope that helps and thanks for the watch.

Yes it does. The ideal ph is 5.4. Hope that helps? Thanks for the comment.

@@FarmhouseBC thank you for the quick reply. 5.4 is the starting ph before ingredients are added ? Thanks again