Rookie and I have a few questions

[Lyons17R]

I plan on now using this simple recipe unless someone is willing tell me a easier way to make a good corn shine 100+ proof and get as much as possible out of a batch.

http://beveragecommander.com/blogs/beverage-commander-blog/14191647-corn-whiskey-moonshine-mash-recipe

I was going to go with the recipe on claw hammer but some of it didn’t make sense like that said “use 2 small bags of yeast to 5 gal of water” how much is in a bag?

http://www.clawhammersupply.com/blogs/moonshine-still-blog/11454449-corn-whiskey-recipe

So I decided to go with that other so I can be a little closer on the recipe makeup.
When you are done with the batch how long do you need to ferment? What do I need to look for? Can I use tap water I drink from my tap? How critical is the ph in the water?

I have a 10 gallon still from Claw hammer supply if that helps.

I know there is a ton to learn so if there are any tips or truck that can help me get started it sure is appreciated. Thanks in advance!!
If it could be quicker and a amateur at this would like to help me get going and answer questions along the way for me I could email, I’ve never been real good with forums..

[BeverageCommander]

this is my recipe:
http://beveragecommander.com/blogs/beverage-commander-blog/14191647-corn-whiskey-moonshine-mash-recipe

It is a tweaked version of the claw-hammer recipe- just to get a little higher starting gravity (more alcohol)

“I was going to go with the recipe on claw hammer but some of it didn’t make sense like that said “use 2 small bags of yeast to 5 gal of water” how much is in a bag?”
They are using bread yeast- two packs is usually good (you would probably be good with one, but when I use breadyeast I always pitch two packs)
In my recipe I used whiskey yeast- http://www.thegrape.net/browse.cfm/distillers-yeast-whiskey/4,12684.html it is a bit more expensive but it has fermented down below 1.000 every time I’ve used it.

I have used my recipe with the 10 gallon clawhammer still and it comes out great. Just crank the heat until it starts producing- then dial back the heat until you have almost a stream (5-9 drips a second)

Hope that helps,

[Lyons17R]

Thanks!
Do you use tap water and just adjust the PH or what do you do there.

[BeverageCommander]

I use my tap water- but I have really good water. I would not worry about PH until you have a few batches under your belt- Not something you need to stress about- if your tap water is good to drink it is good to brew with.

[Lyons17R]

When you pitched the whisky yeast did you use one pack or two(per 5 gal batch)? And your resipe is for a 5 gallon run correct? To do run a full 10 I will need to make two batches?

[BeverageCommander]

It is a 5 gallon recipe- you can double everything for a 10 gallon batch.

Use one pack of the whiskey yeast for 5 gallons.

[Ryan30523]

When should I do my cuts I’m really new I have been using quart mason jars. And what is a good price for Apple pie quart I wanna buy some and test it.

[BeverageCommander]

Ryan,
The best way to start doing cuts is by using really small mason jars-
have you taken a look at the clawhammer site?
http://www.clawhammersupply.com/blogs/moonshine-still-blog/12206385-making-moonshine-the-dummies-guide

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