Thumper Keg Kit 64 Oz Half Gallon Wide Mouth Mason Jar for Upgrade Shine Still Alcohol Distiller Whiskey Brandy Distillery Home Brewing

Received it the box looked like someone ripped a side out to see what was inside it. But luckily it was all there and everything was in great shape

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5 Stars)I recently purchased this distilling kit, and I’m thoroughly impressed with the quality, especially considering the price point. It’s built to a very high standard, and everything I needed was included in the package.Quality & BuildThe overall build quality of this distilling kit is excellent. It feels solid and durable, with materials that seem to be of high-end quality. For the price, you’re definitely getting a top-notch product that can handle the demands of distilling and other uses.Ease of Assembly & InstructionsPutting the kit together was a breeze. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and I had it assembled and ready to go in no time. I appreciate how well everything was labeled, making the setup process straightforward even for beginners like myself.VersatilityWhat I really like about this distilling kit is that it can be used for more than just distilling. It’s a versatile tool that opens up the potential for different projects, whether you're distilling, infusing, or experimenting with other types of liquid processing. It’s great to know that it’s not a one-trick pony and can be used for various applications.Design & AestheticsThe design of the kit is also appealing. It looks sleek and professional, making it feel like a premium product that would fit well in any setup. I appreciate that it’s functional while still looking great.Final Thoughts & RecommendationI would highly recommend this distilling kit to anyone looking for a high-quality, affordable option. The fact that it can be used for multiple purposes only adds to its value. I’m already considering purchasing a second one for future projects. If you're in the market for a solid, versatile distilling kit, this is a great choice!

This exactly as described .Pros- Price is awesome , Everything seals up tight And no leaks.Cons- I knew this when I bought it. 13 .2 Gallon you need a propane burner with 200,000 btu ( this will heat in 40 -45 min. Next the thumper is to small to use.The only way to upgrade is to also buy a 3 gallon still and convert that to a thumper andof course a 5 gallon bucket for your cooling worm. Cheapest way to go.

Great product

Doesn't make much the 13 gallon but if you make a batch 3x week it will be all you need, Great hobby item

I know what you're thinking. Should I go with the Vevor or one of the other kits? Is 5 gallons the right size, or should I go with 8? Do I need a thumper keg? After doing a lot of research, I can confidently recommend the DESENNIE 8 gallon, three pot setup (with thumper keg) for people who are asking themselves those questions.I'm going to start with general comments and then get more specific for people that want to go there. If you are looking to distill shine, then there are a few reasons why I feel this kit is the best choice on the market right now. For the amount of time involved with distilling, an 8 gallon pot allows you to start with 5-6 gallons of liquid and get a decent sized yield. Any more is hard to handle (yes you will need to lift it at some point), and any less gives too small of a yield. The thumper keg in this set has a copper tube that reaches to the bottom of the thumper keg, creating a true environment where the vapor must travel from the bottom out of the top. It also gives you a place to pack (the thumper keg) with marbles or rings for a fractional distillation effect. I don't know for sure, but it looked like some other kits had thumper kegs where there was no input tube that went to the bottom, which defeats the whole purpose of that pot. The DESENNIE also uses a full copper delivery system so that wherever the vapor travels it is always traveling through copper, all the way into the mason jar at the end.This is a complete kit, and a beginner does not need to purchase any additional materials outside of the consumables involved in the process. For the price, this kit is an incredible deal.I have corresponded multiple times with the seller. These guys are the real deal. They are quick to answer questions and they have a lot of experience. This was an unexpected bonus for me and more confirmation that I bought from people who really know the craft versus people who are just mass producing a starter kit.Now I'm going to add a few lessons learned for those who are getting started with shine.First, the gasket on the thumper keg is split, and you have to pull it apart (like a V) to seal it onto the lip of the thumper keg lid. I didn't realize that at first (and thought that it sat under the lid like on the boiler pot), and it took some back and forth before I figured it out.When you add flaked maize (or whatever grain you choose to add), don't worry about using a brewer's bag or metal strainer to get it back out. Leave it in there during heating and fermentation, and then at the end of fermentation, all of the sediment will have settled to the bottom. Pour the (fermented) wash out of the boiler pot into a holding container (such as another pot or food grade 5 gallon bucket), leaving the sediment in the bottom of the boiler pot when you do so. Then, after cleaning the boiler pot, pour the wash back in, and continue with distillation.When you are taking temperature readings, you are taking readings of the vapor, not the liquid. I thought it was a mistake that the thermometer didn't reach down to the liquid, but it is intentional. Use the thermometer as is for all temperature readings.Practice using the water pump before you get to the big first distillation day. It takes a little bit of getting used to and some adjusting before you get a nice even flow. Start with a slow flow and work up from there.Have a lot of ice handy to put in your condenser keg during distillation, and the larger the ice cubes, the better. The colder the liquid is in that condenser chamber the better the recondensing inside the condenser tubes will be.Let the fermentation go until it is completely finished, which can take up to 3 weeks. That way you get as much yield as possible!In summary, I am very happy with this kit and feel that it is a great kit for any beginner or intermediate shine producer.

For the cash best possible option I love researching before a new project and the glass thumper is a nice touch I plan on moding mine with a copper collom to run to the thumper wish it had a bigger condenser by a gallon or to pot and copper tube water had to be switched out twice in three hr. But like I said for the price great first still happy with the product.

I have it a 1 star because I was excited when it arrived all went well on the first run Then things Started to fall apart. The nuts on the hoses started to come off so I had to re flair them luckily I had a tool for that. I purchased the 13 gal pot and the thumper and worm are so much smaller than they should be they would be better with the smaller pot not the 13 gal pot. As for the water valves on the worm on the third run they are leaking out of the top where the levers are. So in short if you buy the 13.5 gal still your basically going to be just buying the pot because the thumper and worm are useless I have built my own thumper and bigger worm and used decent water valves and different hoses for the steam because the ones it comes with will leak and you will have to reflair the nuts back on.