Stovetop Moonshine Still Kits

Are you ready to take your moonshining to the next level? 

This still truly earns its name. With an amazing 50 liter kettle and dual vapor towers, the Magnum is our biggest still yet!

Sometimes bigger really is better and the Magnum is certainly an example of this. With its large capacity and dual vapor chambers, the Magnum is the ultimate in moonshine still technology. 

Coupling simplicity and higher volume make the Magnum the perfect still for those who want quality shine from the comforts of home. 

The advanced design of the Magnum is perfect for those who want to start exploring advanced moonshining techniques to improve the taste and quality of their shine. 

• The Magnum's fermenter, condenser keg, and rectifying tower are all constructed with food-grade stainless steel material, ensuring your  Magnum will be durable, sturdy, and easy to clean. 

• The Magnum takes you all the way from fermentation to distilling. The large capacity of the pot is perfect for large recipes. The Magnum All in One Copper Coil kit can be used on electric, gas, and even induction stovetops! 

• The pot includes a false bottom to keep your solids from scorching the bottom of your still.

• The built-in advanced thermometer ranging from 0-150℃ (32-302℉) accurately monitors the temperature of its contents to make monitoring the temperature of your run easier each step of the way.  

• The exhaust valve located at the top of the vapor barrel is perfect for removing impurities from your run. 

Click here to read the Magnum All-in-One Still manual

What Makes us Better? 

At How to Moonshine you get more than a quality still. We pride ourselves on taking you every step of the way through your moonshining journey. From our easy-to-understand manuals, videos, how-to tutorials, and step-by-step recipes, we have everything you need to be a successful moonshiner! 

Download your Magnum All-in-One Still Manual

The Magnum has the Goods

• Material: 304 stainless steel 

• Distiller Capacity: 50 L/ 13.2 Gallon

• 1 x Alcohol Distiller Moonshine Wine Making Boiler

• 1 x Water Pump

• 1 x Pack Of Ceramic Balls

• 1 x 100ml Graduated Cylinder

• 1 x 2m Silicone Tube

• 1 x Thermometer

• 1 x Exhaust Valve

• 1 x Seal Sheet

 

Add Copper Mesh to Your Moonshine Still for a premium taste at an affordable price. 

Why Do Moonshiners Use Copper? 

There are many benefits to adding copper to your moonshine still. Copper is a great conductor of heat so it is a great choice for distilling, which uses heat to remove the ethanol from your fermented mash. 

However, the biggest benefit of using copper in your distilling is its ability to remove the sulfur taste and smell from your final product. 

With this in mind, many shiners use copper stills in their shining. It’s a great option for those with unlimited funds but does come with its drawbacks. 

 

The first disadvantage of course is cost. Even the smallest of copper stills will run you big bucks. In addition, copper is difficult to clean and maintain. This means that without a lot of upkeep you will not be able to keep producing your shine. 

Dimensions:

Our Copper Mesh is:

• 10 cm (4 inches) wide 
• 10 meters (32 feet) long

Copper Mesh for Distilling

Copper mesh is a great compromise for those who want all the benefits of using copper in their distilling without the heavy price tag. 

By combining a stainless steel moonshine still and the use of copper mesh you can find a great balance between performance and availability. As the copper mesh is removable, it is easier to clean and maintain. 

Many experienced shiners prefer to use structured pure copper mesh for distilling because it is highly efficient and easy to use. 

 

What is Copper Mesh Used For? 

Copper mesh can be used in both reflux column stills and pot stills. In reflux column stills copper mesh plays a big role. By packing your column with the copper mesh you can both improve the flavor and increase the ABV (alcohol by volume). 

Of course, your taste is improved by the copper mesh reacting with the sulfur compounds that are in your fermented mash and eliminating their unpleasant taste and odor. 

In a reflux column, your copper mesh does double duty by increasing the surface area for the vapor/liquid contact so that the chemical separation is as efficient as possible. 

 

While you want to fill your entire column with copper mesh, you also need to leave adequate room for the vapor to rise through. 

How Copper Mesh Increases the ABV

When you pack your column still, whether you use copper mesh or another material, you will create a slight ‘reflux’ action. 

This happens when the vapor rises and encounters material that has a slightly lower temperature than the boiler. Ideally, it would be slightly below the boiling temperature of the water but slightly above the temperature of the alcohol.

This would allow the water vapor to turn back into a liquid and allow the alcohol vapor to continue to rise. 

While your vapors rise, they will also trickle down and pass through the material before rising again. This is essentially allowing for multiple distillations in a single run. This means you can spend less time running your still and more time enjoying your shine. 

Can You Use Copper Mesh in a Pot Still? 

Yes, you can! Copper mesh still has many benefits when using a pot still. For example, in our Magnum All-in-One Still,  you can simply add copper mesh to the large ‘football’ shaped canister. 

Caring for Your Copper Mesh

It is important to note that copper mesh doesn’t have a shelf life. You have to use what you buy continuously. This is because when copper is exposed to air it will have a reaction, think of what happens to a shiny penny after being in circulation. 

It is also important to take note that copper mesh needs to be properly cleaned after every run. Failing to clean your copper mesh could result in a foul-tasting moonshine still. 

There are several options for cleaning your copper mesh. 

• Citric acid
• Vinegar
• Vinegar/water mix 50:50 ratio

No matter which cleaning agent you choose, submerge your copper for a minimum of one hour, up to 24 hours.