Banana moonshine is a popular drink throughout the tropical parts of the world, especially in East Africa. In Uganda, banana brandy moonshine is called “waragi” – war gin. Making banana moonshine at home is actually quite simple. In this post, we will give you a step-by-step banana brandy recipe. Let’s dive right into it.
5lbsBananas
2galsWater
1tbspRed Star Champagne Yeast (or any other distiller’s yeast)
1tbsp(optional) yeast nutrients
1tbspalpha-amylase
Overview:
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Time to prepare the mash: 3 hours
Batch site: 3 gallons (12 liters) of mash
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Results in ¼ gallon (1 liter) of banana moonshine
Fermentation time: 4-15 days (expect about one week)
