I dont mean to sound childish.. what amount of homemade liquor can I make without going over the legal limit?

Question

??..I live in Minnesota, and I do not sell it or anything but just out of curiosity I would like to know.

Answer 1

You can't make your own hard liquor legally, but you can make 100 gallons of wine per person with a max of 200 gallons per household each year. You can also make the same amount of beer annually.

Answer 2

well.. here's some advice from a 'amatuer moonshiner'. I made some moonshine with a still I bought off of ebay. I had to make a few other parts and such and the total cost for materials, including the still, was about $100. I fermented the mash in a 5gallon 'pickle bucket' with lid and that process took about 3 to 4 days. The actuall distilliation process took about a day as my still could only 'cook' about a gallon at a time.. which was ok... cause I 're-fed' some of the previous cook'ins to increase the yeild and potency. Once that was done I then strained it through some coffe filters and let it sit for about a month. After that time.. the 'oils' had seperated and I siphoned offed the good stuff. From my 5 gallons of mash, I produced just less than a quart of high quality shine. This stuff would light you up and tested rather good. I just keep my jar around to give a sample to those brave enough to try it... the older it gets.. the milder it gets. As for the legality, in most states, you can make what you want for your own consumption but there is a yearly limit. In Texas where I live I think that limit is 30 gals although you can't have that much 'sit'n around' at any one point in time... then you look like your sell'n it. As for the cost... the initial cost will be more than you can buy it for due to the equipment cost... however, depending upon the receipe and the cost of ingredients (sugar being the most expensive) you may find the cost difference isn't worth the time and effort. For me.. it was fun and I can say I've done it. I may make some more when this jar runs out... but it certainly is something I'll do all the time. Oh... another point... make sure... when you are distilling... that you use a good temperature probe and only capture for consumption at the right temp. Capture it too late and you'll be sick for a few days... capture it too soon and you could be dead. Good luck and have fun!

Answer 3

Its been a while since I looked, so the feds may have changed their mind, but last I looked it was 20 gallons of hard liquor and I think 250 gallons of wine per year, for your own personal comsumption. BUT you have to register with the feds for it to be legal. Otherwise, any amount would be considered bootlegging.

Not sure about beer - it may not be limited given the popularity of home brew kits

Answer 4

If your speaking of hard liquor, like moonshine or similar, forget it. I don't believe the feds allow it to be made in any amount. Wine yes, and now after many years of fighting they allow you to make beer. I think the beer was allowed about 25 years ago.

Answer 5

That totally varies depending upon:

-- the legal blood alcohol level in MN
-- your height
-- your weight
-- how fast your metabolism is
-- what proof the liquor is, and this may never be known if home-brew


All that to say: Your question is impossible to answer.

Answer 6

You can't make liquor, in any amount, without a license. You can, however, make as much wine or beer as you want, and make it as potent as you can get it - just don't fortify it.

Answer 7

I've included links to MN liquor laws.

Answer 8

you can make all you want in your home provided it's for personal use and not for public distribution

Answer 9

depends on percent of alcohol...typically one drink.