Tickle | Apple Pie Moonshine | Distillers Kit

Deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, where the art of moonshining has been passed down through generations, comes a spirit unlike any other. "Tickle" Apple Pie Moonshine is a handcrafted masterpiece, carefully distilled using time-honored techniques and infused with the heartwarming flavours of fresh apples, cinnamon, clove, and a not so secret blend of spices. Each sip evokes the warmth of a crackling fire on a crisp autumn night, the lively spirit of a mountain fiddle tune, and the camaraderie of friends sharing stories under a starlit sky. Experience the legendary taste of "Tickle" and discover why Ticke Apple Pie Moonshine is the toast of festivals and gatherings throughout Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Recipe written By our beery own "shiner" Jimmy from BeerCo.com.au

VITAL STATS:

• Batch Size: 23 Litres
• Boil Time: N/A

PROPERTIES

• OG: 1.057
• FG: 1.003
• ABV: 7.1%
• Colour: 7.9 EBC
• Efficiency: 72%

MALT:

AIDS:

YEAST:

DRY YEAST | STILL SPIRITS

• Still Spirits Distillers Whiskey Yeast (Dry) 1 x 20g Sachet

METHOD:

1. Mill the grains and dough-in targeting a mash of around 3 Litres of water to 1 kg of grain (a liquor-to-grist ratio of about 3:1 by weight or around 21 Litres) and a single infusion temperature of 65°C.
2. Test the pH of your wash. The accepted pH range for mashing is 5.2-5.8, with 5.4 considered the optimum. Use citric acid to bring the pH down and calcium carbonate to bring it up.
3. Sparge: Fly Sparge slowly with approx. 10 Litres of 77 °C (170 °F) water, collecting wort until the pre-fermenter volume is around 23 L.
4. Pitch the Yeast - Sprinkle on top of the wash.
5. Allow to ferment in the temperature range 20-35°C.  A cooler fermentation will produce less esters and take longer to ferment for an arguably cleaner more pure flavour.  A warmer fermentation will ferment more quickly and produce some more ester character to your wash and final spirit.  Aim for the higher end of the range around 32-35°C for a more fuller flavour higher ester whiskey wash.
6. Fermentation should be completed within 3-5 days. Wait for two consecutive days of consistent low Hydrometer readings.
7. Once fermentation is complete.  Stir the wash vigorously to remove all of the remaining CO2.  Once degassed, add the contents of Part A of the Still Spirits Turbo Clear. Stir well, then leave for 1 hour to stand.
8.  After 1 hour, slowly pour Part B of Still Spirits Turbo Clear evenly over the top of the wash while stirring gently to help spread it evenly.  Do not stir vigorously as this will disrupt the clearing process.  Leave to clear for 24 hours.  During this time Part B will drop down from the top, taking all unwanted yeast and sediment with it to the bottom.  If you have temperature control of your fermenter or an old fridge, feel free to crash chill to assist with clarification of your wash before distillation.
9. Move the wash to your Still and prepare to Distil!
10. Proof your White Dog down to approx. 10% ABV higher than desired final ABV, as the Apple Cider Concentrate addition will further dilute the spirit (Recommend a minimum of 50% ABV).
11. Weigh 125g of Brown Sugar into a small pot before pouring in 500ml of Apple Cider Concentrate.
12. From the spice mix add the Allspice, Cinnamon Sticks and Clove into the same pot. Crack the Nutmeg into a couple of large chunks before throwing that in as well. Lastly take the Vanilla Bean and split the pod open lengthwise with a knife. Scrape out the seeds and add them, along with the empty vanilla pod, into the mix.
13. Simmer the spiced Apple Cider Concentrate for 20 mins over medium heat - Give it the occasional stir to aid in dissolving the Brown Sugar.
14. After 20 mins has past cut the heat and allow the mixture to infuse over 1-2 hours.
15. Strain out and discard the spices before combining the infusion with 3.5 L of Moonshine.*
16. Kick back and consume some well earned 'shine.

*Optional: Add a couple of Apple slices into your Jars of Tickle Applie Pie Moonshine - works best when bottled in mason jars.

Further Reading and Knowledge Sources on Apple Pie Moonshine:

• Refreshing Apple Pie Moonshine Cocktail Recipe