Is distillation necessary for home brew?

Posted by maryparker on September 13th, 2012

There are several steps and procedures that are completely necessary to follow in order to have any success in creating a batch of your own home brew.  If any of the steps are eliminated during the distillation process, or if they are not performed in the proper method then the beverage that is brewed may not turn out as the brew master intended.  Individuals that are unfamiliar with how to complete the process of making alcohol from home need to do the necessary research to discover the different methods involved and provided by the authors of the recipe.

When it comes to making a home brew there are several factors that need to be addressed most of which are detailed in the instructions of the recipe.  Distillation refers to the process that is used to allow different ingredients or plant matter to ferment into a concoction of dilute ethanol.  These dilute solutions of ethanol are then distilled to make whiskey, rum and other forms of grain alcohol.  Without performing this distilling process the beverage that is brewed will lack the intensity and level of alcohol that was desired by the brew master.

As a matter of fact distillation is probably the most important part of the home brew making process.  It is the plant materials and other ingredients that are added which will have a direct effect on the taste, texture and palatability of the drink that is produced as the final result of the process.  With the home brewing systems that are on the market today brew masters don’t really need to know all of the particulars of the distilling process in order to have any success, most of these new brew machines are self-contained all in one units which are capable of making the necessary adjustments during the brewing process that ensures a successful attempt almost every time it is used.

It is recommended that anyone seriously considering getting into the home brew niche market do a moderate amount of research if only to educate themselves on what variables they can adjust during the distillation process in order to tweak the produced beverage for better taste or higher alcoholic content.  It goes without saying that the taste of the beverage will ultimately decide whether or not the drink was successful. There are recipes that come prepackaged with all of the ingredients in the appropriate amounts which can be used to eliminate some of the hassle and worry of modifying the distilling process.

Even when prepackaged recipes are purchased the may not produce the flavor that the brew master had hoped for which means that they might want to adjust the ingredients prior to beginning the distillation process.  Concocting a home brew isn’t nearly as hazardous and dangerous with these new brewing systems as it once was when owning a still was considered illegal.  The safety features have eliminated the worry and hassle of having something go wrong during the alcohol making process which is a huge advantage to those wanting to continue making their favorite beverage.

Visit our web site for information on the proper procedures to follow during the distillation period. We also carry a wide range of home brew stills and systems to help you make your favorite alcoholic beverage.