Blueberry Moonshine Mash Recipe

Blueberry Moonshine Mash adds an interesting and nice twist to traditional moonshines. This sweet blend takes the kick of moonshine and combines it with blueberries, in a drink that is perfect for a hot evening. In this guide, I will show you how to make Blueberry Moonshine Mash step by step and what ingredients I use that enhance the taste and look of my moon shine. It doesn’t really matter if you are an experienced moulder of moonshine or a novice, this guide will enable you prepare a batch that won’t disappoint.

Ingredients for Blueberry Moonshine Mash

For the Mash

• Blueberries: 10 lbs (fresh or frozen)
• Sugar: 10 lbs (white granulated)
• Water: 5 gallons (to adjust to desired final volume)
• Cornmeal or malted barley: 5 lbs (optional, for added fermentable sugars and flavor)
• Yeast: 1 package (champagne yeast or distiller’s yeast recommended)
• Pectic enzyme: 1 tsp (to help break down fruit and clear the mash)
• Acid blend: 1 tsp (to balance acidity)

Preparation Time for Blueberry Moonshine Mash

• Total Time: Approximately 48 hours (includes fermentation)
• Active Prep Time: 45 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Fermentation Time: 24 to 36 hours or until fermentation stops.

Servings for Blueberry Moonshine Mash

• This recipe yields approximately 1 gallon of Blueberry Moonshine Mash.

Equipment Needed

• Large fermentation container (food-grade bucket or carboy)
• Airlock
• Mash paddle or spoon
• Thermometer
• Hydrometer (optional, for measuring specific gravity)
• Bottles for final product
• Strainer or cheesecloth

Procedure for Blueberry Moonshine Mash

1. Prepare the Blueberries

• Wash and Mash: For any additional procedures, wash blueberries that are fresh first. Let frozen ones thaw. Mash blueberries to separate their pulp and the juices. Use a potato masher or fiddle with a food processor to blend the berries.

2. Prepare the Mash

• Put Ingredients Together: Pour the mashed blueberries into a large fermentation jar with sugars- this will provide a wide range of sweet flavors. Add 1 to 1 – 2 gallons of super warm water- (around 100°F – if you will be using a thermometer, hotter than 100°F would probably kill the yeast).
• Mix in Cornmeal or Malted Barley: If applicable, add cornmeal or malted barley to hasten the fermentation process.
• Bring Water to Reach Specific Volume: Make sure the volume is equal to 5 gallons.
• Confirm Temperature of Mash: Prior to the addition of yeast, confirm a temperature of 70°F-75°F.

3. Incorporation of Yeast

• Pectic Enzyme and Acid Blend: Pectic enzyme and an acid blend are to be inserted while stirring in the container. During fermentation, this is bound to aid in acid build-up and clarity improvement.

4. Mixing in the Yeast

• Add Yeast: To top it off, stir the yeast on top once the mash reaches a temperature that is correct.
• Do Not Stir But Wait a Minute: Sprinkle the yeast over the top of the mash after letting it cool down to the appropriate temperature. Do not stir now, just let it rest for ten to fifteen minutes, and then gently stir.

5. Makeup of the Froth

• Shut the Fermentation Vessel: Cover the fermentation vessel with an airlock that is water sealed. Next, you need to put it in a shaded position. (The temperature must be within the range of 65°F and 75°F).
• Time Frame for the Mash Fermentation: The mash fermentation time is around 1-2 weeks. While the yeast is active, bubbles will be observed. If you have a hydrometer, use it to check the specific gravity, which should gradually decrease.

6. Straining the Mash

• First pressing: Wait until the fermentation has lessened and pass the mash through a cheese cloth or a fine mesh strainer to remove the liquid from the by-products. Pour water over these by products to enable a greater amount of liquid being able to be extracted.

7. Distillation

• Setting Up the Still: Pour the strained liquid component into the still and begin with the setup as per instruction manuals provided with the due equipment to perform the distillation. Jars are used to collect this particular liquor.
• Discards: Do not forget to throw out the beginning part, i.e., the “heads”, as this part contains headcodes that are not desirable. The drinkable portion of the distillate was the “hearts” which were saved and the “tails” were retained for future use.

8. Retire

• Heaping: Oak barrels or wood chips can be used to heat your moonshine if you wish to.

9. Bottling

• Bottling: After all the desired rage is reached, begin and fill darkness room for the blueberry moon shine and bottling it — there is no direct sunlight on the beverage.

Notes

• Permitting laws: Keep in mind any prohibitions on the breeding of such alcoholic beverages due to geography, as in some places it can be upon without the liability.
• Security: Never ignore the safety measures during the distillation process. Turn on good air and use dry materials that are unmoving for red hot objects.

Consume your very own blueberry infused moonshine in moderation.

Tips:

• Flavour Variation: Add cinnamon sticks or vanilla pods during fermentation for a spiced twist.
• Moonshine Safety: Ensure all equipment is sanitized to prevent contamination.
• Strengthening the Flavor: You can double the blueberry amount for a richer berry taste.

Conclusion for Blueberry Moonshine Mash

One of the best ways of spending one’s time is making your own Blueberry Moonshine Mash. It is a pleasant combination of classic distilling and blueberry infusion. This recipe is not just meant to guide you through the processes of making an exquisite spirit, as it is also about making something fascinating – from scratch! You can serve it at parties or just enjoy it in secrecy at your home.

Thanks to this blueberry moonshine, you are guaranteed to come closer to the essence of handmade alcohol. Just as with every other recipe, some patience together with attention are the main ingredients for complicated and tasty fruity drinks. Best of luck to you on your new journey into the world of making moonshines! You can also visit our Pinterest by for more recipes and more ideas and also try our special Refreshing Jalabiya Cocktail Recipe.

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