


Four flat washers and four spring washers.Four nut bolts, preferably made of stainless steel because it is non reactive.Two copper unions that fit the openings of the condenser and the still pot.The t-fittings are not entirely necessary, but they add durability. This could be a soup pot or any other container, but it has to be between half and a third the size of your main still pot. Now, to build your own thumper at home, here’s a list of materials you would need: Typically, a keg will last for around 45 to 60 days. However, what a thumper keg does is that it speeds up the distillation process by collecting low proof alcohol and reheating it in order to create high proof alcohol. This process, although effective, is time-consuming and very expensive. To create high proof spirits, you would have to distill your liquid through the still pot a second, and in some cases, a third time. Usually, on the first run, a still pot can only create a wine with an alcohol level of about 40 -50%, which is quite low. What Happens When a Thumper Is Too Big?īefore getting into the ‘how’, a thumper keg, also called a doubler or thumper barrel is an equipment that is positioned between the still pot and the condenser and is used to distill beer a second time without it having to go through the still pot again.What Is the Difference Between a Slobber Box and a Thumper Keg?.What Is the Best Liquid to Use in Your Thumper?.What Materials Are Used to Build Thumper Kegs?.
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How to Determine the Suitable Size for Your Thumper Keg.Adding Raw Ingredients Into the Thumper Directly.Adding Juice or Oils Into the Thumper Directly.Adding Fruit-Infused Spirits Into Your Thumper Keg.
