Still'n The Clear

Tonight, we head into the hills of northern Arkansas, to the quiet town of Mountain Home—where, in the summer of 1899, something strange and deadly poured from a jug of shine. This is the story of a backwoods poisoning, a tangle of rumors, and the mystery that still hangs over the hollers of Baxter County.

Today’s story takes us to Franklin County, Virginia. A quiet, wooded stretch of the Blue Ridge Mountains. But in 1935, it became the unlikely stage for one of the biggest liquor trials in U.S. history. They called it The Great Moonshine Conspiracy Trial —and when it was over, the government had arrested dozens of people, including sheriffs, lawyers, and some of the best-known families in the regio...

In this gripping episode of Moonshine Lore & Legend , we uncover the chilling true story of Clyde Arwood —a Tennessee moonshiner whose fatal confrontation with a federal agent led to one of the most controversial executions in American moonshine history. It’s a tale of backwoods whiskey, deep mistrust of authority, and a killing that raised questions about justice, sanity, and the weight of th...

Uncle Pete’s Monogram Whiskey: The Moonshiner of Priest Lake In this premiere episode of Moonshine Lore & Legend , we head deep into the backwoods of northern Idaho for the curious tale of Uncle Pete—a quiet man with a hidden still, a loaded shotgun, and a taste for monogrammed jars.

Cyrus and Zack make a simple Rum wash and a raspberry Mead. Watch the podcast every Thursday night on the Still'n The Clear YouTube channel . Join our Moonshine For Beginners group if you're looking for a great place to hang out and chat with other moonshiners.

In this episode, I discuss the equipment and tools you will need to get started in home distilling. FREE Guide "How to choose the still that's right for you" "DIY on-the-grain Fermenter"

In this episode, I go over the 3 variables that are important to watch in order to maintain a health environment for your yeast. I also announce the creation of a unique online learning platform for home distillers called Moonshiners Academy . If you're interested in helping us choose the direction of the academy and would like to give your input on what kind of courses you would like to see us cr...

Today I'm talking with my buddy Wayne Ferriera. Wayne is an admin in the 'Moonshine For Beginners' group on MeWe and is also owner of our sister group 'Moonshine: Intermediate to Advanced'. Wayne is champion of the moonshiner community. He is always willing to share his knowledge and experience with others wanting to learn. Buy a raffle ticket to win a new copper still from CopperStillCo  Sig...

I've helped a lot of folks become moonshiners and I've noticed a few simple things that will really help you get that first batch of shine made. TRIPLE SCALE HYDROMETER   Top Vevor Still https://amzn.to/3O8uw7T  Come join our Moonshine For Beginners Space on Volley   Come be a part of our Moonshine For Beginners group at MeWe.com "The Beginners Guide to Making Moonshine Start to fin...

Can you go blind from moonshine? Will the methanol in moonshine kill you? Can you remove methanol from moonshine? Let's talk about the truth. Inthis episode, I am going to leave out the superstitions around methanol.

In this episode, I go over PPG or Points per Pound per Gallon, what is it, why it's useful, and how to use it. Check out the Typical PPG Chart  Check out our brand new Volley space Moonshine For Beginner's Join our Moonshine For Beginners group on MeWe

For Women's history month, I thought we would do an episode about the women outlaws of moonshines history. Women bootleggers were a much more common thing than most people realize and I found many legends around the female moonshiner. SIt back and listen. I think you'll find it interesting. Sign up for   The Mash   Still'n The Clear YouTube Channel

The Easy Beginners All-Grain Mash recipe is a base-level recipe designed to help the beginner take the step from sugar mash to All grain Mash. There are so many things to learn in home distilling that it’s best to take small steps. This is my attempt to help new moonshiners take a small step. Let me know what you think. Check out our awesome community Moonshine For Beginners on MeWe Check out our...

Another brief history in the realm of moonshine. This week I talk about the origins of NASCAR and how they tie directly to moonshine and specifically bootleggers. Check out our https://stilln-the-clear.captivate.fm/youtube (YouTube Channel) How to https://stillntheclear.com/support/ (support the Podcast) The totally AWESOME https://stillntheclear.com/product/stilln-the-clear-vintage-cotton-twill-c...

Understanding diastatic power is an important step to understanding the all grain mash and creating your own all grain mash recipes. In this episode, I go over what diastatic power is, how it's measured and How this knowledge benefits us as home distillers. Remember to check out the links below for other great stuff. How to https://stillntheclear.com/support/ (support the Podcast) The totally AWES...

In this episode, I walk you through the super simple intermediate-level corn mash recipe that uses powdered amylase to convert starches in the corn into fermentable sugars. This is the natural next step in the home-distillation journey from sugar wash recipes to true mash recipes. Alpha-Amylase https://amzn.to/3yPSEE5 (https://amzn.to/3yPSEE5) Glucoamylase https://amzn.to/3keQqKn (https://amzn.to/...

This episode begins a series of episodes dedicated to the mashing process and the conversion of starches into sugar. How to https://stillntheclear.com/support/ (support the Podcast) The totally AWESOME https://stillntheclear.com/product/stilln-the-clear-vintage-cotton-twill-cap/ (STill'n The Clear vintage cap) Leave us a review at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stilln-the-clear-1805506 (Podcha...

In this video, I talk about the proofing parrot. What does a proofing parrot do? What are the pros and cons of using a proofing parrot? When to use a proofing parrot? How to make a proofing parrot? Where to buy a proofing parrot? Watch my YouTube tutorial on https://youtu.be/n8PZhiXEgTU (how to make a copper-proofing parrot.) Watch the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E75rEcijWjQandt=637s (food col...

Let's talk about invert sugar or inverted sugar. What is it? Why does it help fermentation? And, How to make it? How to https://stillntheclear.com/support/ (support the Podcast) The totally AWESOME https://stillntheclear.com/product/stilln-the-clear-vintage-cotton-twill-cap/ (STill'n The Clear vintage cap) Leave us a review at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stilln-the-clear-1805506 (Podchaser....

Today I change things up a bit and talk a little moonshine history. The Whiskey Rebellion of 1793 is one of the great American moonshine stories from a time in our past when people stood up for what they believed in. How to https://stillntheclear.com/support/ (support the Podcast) Leave us a review at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stilln-the-clear-1805506 (Podchaser.com) It will help us grow...

Learning to make cuts and blending the final product when making your own moonshine can seem tricky to the beginner, but in this episode of Still'n The Clear, I lay it all out with a simple straightforward method to take out all the mystery. How to https://stillntheclear.com/support/ (support the Podcast) Leave us a review at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stilln-the-clear-1805506 (Podchaser.c...

This Episode is a beginner's primer for how and why we use specific gravity in home distillation. The saccharometer is one of the best tools for the home distiller and it may seem complicated at first glance, but it is easy to use and extremely helpful for troubleshooting problems and making sure things are going smoothly during the fermentation process. Here is a very affordable https://amzn.to/3...

The next step after learning all the critical parts of making your own moonshine at home is to start improving your process. One very simple and effective thing to do is adjust the ph level of your mash to make it most favorable for the yeast. In this episode, I tell you the simplest method I've learned to do this. I also make a recommendation for an affordable Ph meter you can get on Amazon for a...

This week Tom Kat joins us to discuss his keg to still conversion build. How he did it, what he learned, and what he might have done differently. Making a still from a keg is a great option. Keg stills are like the tanks of the still world. They're durable and dependable. We also wrote a step-by-step blog post with pictures. https://stillntheclear.com/2021/04/20/how-to-build-a-keg-still/ (Check it...

Jayson and I talk a little about the Mile Hi Distilling origin story, what he does at Mile Hi, and we highlight the still that I believe is one of there best products for the beginning moonshiner. Check it out here: https://milehidistilling.com/product/8-gallon-with-copper-2-inch-diameter-dual-purpose-pro/ (8 Gallon w/ copper 2" diameter duel purpose pro). Also you can get their https://milehidist...