1 00:00:01,578 --> 00:00:02,878 [narrator] this time on master distiller... 2 00:00:02,979 --> 00:00:04,146 [digger] carbonated liquor in a can. 3 00:00:04,148 --> 00:00:05,780 See if we got any fizzy. 4 00:00:05,782 --> 00:00:09,151 [narrator] a new beverage is revolutionizing the liquor business. 5 00:00:09,153 --> 00:00:10,986 -Oh, yeah. -Now, we're talking. 6 00:00:10,988 --> 00:00:13,855 [mark] you know carbonated alcoholic beverages, they're a rage right now. 7 00:00:13,857 --> 00:00:16,758 [narrator] now, three accomplished distillers 8 00:00:16,760 --> 00:00:19,227 Use backwoods traditions and raw ingredients... 9 00:00:19,229 --> 00:00:20,862 [chip] going somewhere with that. 10 00:00:20,864 --> 00:00:24,533 [narrator] to see who can make the ultimate sparkling spiri 11 00:00:25,969 --> 00:00:29,471 Across the country, a handfu of amateur distillers 12 00:00:29,473 --> 00:00:31,473 Are heirs to a centuries old tradition 13 00:00:33,877 --> 00:00:36,378 Some operate on the legal side. 14 00:00:36,480 --> 00:00:39,881 Others practice their craft beyond the reach of the law 15 00:00:39,950 --> 00:00:42,851 Now, they'll face off to earn their place 16 00:00:42,853 --> 00:00:44,886 In america's liquor making legacy. 17 00:00:44,988 --> 00:00:47,255 Good god, it's getting warm in here already, boys. 18 00:00:47,257 --> 00:00:49,224 -Oh, definitely got some alcohol. -[laughing] 19 00:00:49,226 --> 00:00:54,096 [narrator] judged by three legendary moonshiners, and guest judge, josh owens. 20 00:00:54,197 --> 00:00:56,465 -Okay, tickle. -Damn, was it good. 21 00:00:56,467 --> 00:00:59,468 [narrator] they'll go head-to-head in a series of challenges. 22 00:00:59,470 --> 00:01:01,703 Uh-oh. No go. 23 00:01:01,805 --> 00:01:03,271 Houston, we have a problem. 24 00:01:03,273 --> 00:01:06,108 [narrator] to determine who has what it takes... 25 00:01:06,209 --> 00:01:07,442 Let's bust the top on this thing. 26 00:01:07,444 --> 00:01:08,643 [can opens] 27 00:01:08,645 --> 00:01:10,445 That had a little bit more pop to it. 28 00:01:10,447 --> 00:01:13,148 [narrator] to be named master distiller 29 00:01:13,150 --> 00:01:16,251 -[belching] -that's how we make the moonshine. 30 00:01:31,869 --> 00:01:34,503 Wanna welcome y'all to master distiller. 31 00:01:34,571 --> 00:01:37,706 We're fixing to put your all's skills to the test. 32 00:01:37,741 --> 00:01:42,244 We're gonna see out of you three, which one truly is the master distiller. 33 00:01:42,246 --> 00:01:45,147 Now, what you get with that, your bragging rights. 34 00:01:45,149 --> 00:01:48,950 But beyond that, you get a limited run of your liquor at a major distillery. 35 00:01:48,952 --> 00:01:50,352 Pretty big deal. 36 00:01:50,354 --> 00:01:55,957 This competition's all about tiny bubbles. Carbonated liquor. 37 00:01:55,959 --> 00:01:59,694 You're going to make us a high proof, great-tasting liquor 38 00:01:59,763 --> 00:02:03,565 That then you're going to temper it down and carbonate it. 39 00:02:03,567 --> 00:02:05,467 Carbonated liquor in a can. 40 00:02:05,469 --> 00:02:07,802 It is the biggest trend going right now. 41 00:02:07,904 --> 00:02:10,205 Myself, I have one in a can on the shelf. 42 00:02:10,273 --> 00:02:12,040 But it is not easy. 43 00:02:12,075 --> 00:02:17,245 You need to be very precise with your ph level and perfect with your proofing. 44 00:02:18,649 --> 00:02:21,850 Tickle! Roll that beautiful "history of" footage. 45 00:02:23,854 --> 00:02:27,088 I think we'd all agree that a little fizz and sparkle 46 00:02:27,157 --> 00:02:29,157 Make a drink feel like a celebration. 47 00:02:29,159 --> 00:02:34,429 In 1767, an english scientist named joseph priestley 48 00:02:34,431 --> 00:02:36,565 Accidentally carbonated wate 49 00:02:36,567 --> 00:02:41,603 When he dripped sulfuric aci on chalk over a bowl of wate 50 00:02:41,672 --> 00:02:45,807 Now, I don't know what he was trying to accomplish, but here we are. 51 00:02:47,678 --> 00:02:51,446 Until then, liquor had always been drank straight. 52 00:02:51,448 --> 00:02:54,883 But when people started mixi carbonated water with their liquor, 53 00:02:54,985 --> 00:02:59,588 It very quickly became everybody's favorite way to drink it. 54 00:02:59,689 --> 00:03:03,558 Hard seltzer is once again the favorite of the liquor world. 55 00:03:03,560 --> 00:03:09,397 Hard seltzer abv ranges from 4% to 6%, similar to most beers. 56 00:03:10,367 --> 00:03:12,467 Ahh. Effervescent. 57 00:03:15,005 --> 00:03:18,707 [digger] all right, guys. What we want is your best base liquor 58 00:03:18,775 --> 00:03:20,141 For your carbonated beverage. 59 00:03:20,143 --> 00:03:22,844 That's where we're gonna base our decision on your first run. 60 00:03:22,846 --> 00:03:25,146 Come with me, we're gonna go build some mash. 61 00:03:36,860 --> 00:03:38,860 All right, guys. Time to build your mash. 62 00:03:38,862 --> 00:03:40,729 Stuff you've never been so proud of in your life. 63 00:03:40,731 --> 00:03:44,833 You got one hour. Your time starts now. Good luck, guys. 64 00:03:44,835 --> 00:03:46,401 [chip] think you're going down. [laughing] 65 00:03:46,503 --> 00:03:48,870 -[lauren] oh, yeah? We shall see. -[chip] it's a good start. 66 00:03:50,007 --> 00:03:51,272 [lauren laughing] 67 00:03:58,749 --> 00:04:01,449 -Oh, [bleep], okay. -How you feeling down there, ryan? 68 00:04:01,451 --> 00:04:04,252 I'm worried about this direct flame. Never done it. 69 00:04:04,254 --> 00:04:06,087 -And outside. -Yeah. 70 00:04:06,089 --> 00:04:07,355 Gonna be interesting. 71 00:04:07,357 --> 00:04:09,190 My name is ryan "chip" rhoads, I'm from buffalo, new york. 72 00:04:09,259 --> 00:04:12,861 I'm a distiller at a production brewery call albany distilling company. 73 00:04:12,863 --> 00:04:15,163 It's weird how you can not intentionally stumble 74 00:04:15,165 --> 00:04:16,364 Into something that you just love so much. 75 00:04:16,366 --> 00:04:17,399 What I like about distilling? 76 00:04:17,467 --> 00:04:18,967 You're making the spice of life. 77 00:04:18,969 --> 00:04:21,436 You're making an elixir that everybody wants to have. 78 00:04:21,438 --> 00:04:24,072 It's science, it's art, it's tasty. 79 00:04:24,074 --> 00:04:27,175 At work, we have a 600 liter hybrid still. It's a beast. 80 00:04:28,779 --> 00:04:31,279 So you can tell it gets kind of like, soupy and thick. 81 00:04:31,381 --> 00:04:33,982 So what we're gonna do is add rye, make it thicker. 82 00:04:33,984 --> 00:04:38,853 My experience with bubbles is we do rtds, ready to drink cocktails in cans. 83 00:04:38,855 --> 00:04:41,156 Our cola canned cocktails are lightning. 84 00:04:41,158 --> 00:04:43,258 Just such a good flavor. 85 00:04:43,260 --> 00:04:45,860 If I win, I'm gonna take the distillery to the next level. 86 00:04:50,434 --> 00:04:52,801 Chip, tell me about what you're doing here. 87 00:04:52,869 --> 00:04:55,170 -I'm making a standard empire rye. -Mmm-hmm. 88 00:04:55,172 --> 00:04:57,071 Using all new york state ingredients. 89 00:04:57,073 --> 00:05:01,543 Recipe for the mash is 75% rye, 25% malted barle all grown in new york state 90 00:05:01,545 --> 00:05:04,145 -You're all grain, no extra sugars? -Nope, nothing. 91 00:05:04,147 --> 00:05:06,748 Well, in your end product, what are you looking at for your abv? 92 00:05:06,750 --> 00:05:09,084 -I'm trying to hit between 5% and 8%. -All right. 93 00:05:09,086 --> 00:05:10,685 We look forward to seeing how you gonna carbonate it. 94 00:05:10,754 --> 00:05:11,786 I can't wait for you to taste it. 95 00:05:11,855 --> 00:05:12,754 All right, good luck. 96 00:05:12,756 --> 00:05:14,089 -Thank you, sir. -Yeah, man. 97 00:05:15,158 --> 00:05:16,524 I don't think she... Hers is all the way on. 98 00:05:16,526 --> 00:05:17,992 -You wanna turn your burner up? -[lauren] yeah, I am. 99 00:05:18,094 --> 00:05:19,861 [chip] okay. 100 00:05:19,863 --> 00:05:22,397 [jason] yeah, she's got a whole lot of fire going over and out. 101 00:05:22,465 --> 00:05:25,567 You told me to turn it up, so I turned it up. 102 00:05:25,569 --> 00:05:28,870 My name's lauren murphy. I'm from minneapolis, minnesota. 103 00:05:28,872 --> 00:05:32,073 I have been head distiller at norseman for five years now. 104 00:05:32,075 --> 00:05:35,343 Well, I really love the science behind it all. 105 00:05:35,345 --> 00:05:37,846 We have cedar tips, some buckbean leaves. 106 00:05:37,848 --> 00:05:42,450 Have not experimented with catnip, but that is next on my list. 107 00:05:42,452 --> 00:05:46,388 I've had about a year or two of experience working with tiny bubbles. 108 00:05:46,489 --> 00:05:48,189 It's definitely trial and error. 109 00:05:48,191 --> 00:05:49,657 There's a lot of little thin 110 00:05:49,659 --> 00:05:51,793 That you have to be conscious of when working with bubbles. 111 00:05:51,862 --> 00:05:55,730 And you know, people tend to underestimate me most of the time, 112 00:05:55,732 --> 00:05:58,366 Because it is such a male-dominated industry. 113 00:05:58,368 --> 00:06:01,369 But I'm pretty confident in the work that I do. 114 00:06:02,906 --> 00:06:05,273 [digger] lauren, tell me what your plan is here. 115 00:06:05,275 --> 00:06:07,475 Liquor with a little bit of corn, little bit of malted barley, 116 00:06:07,577 --> 00:06:09,544 And then I'm using a little bit of turbinado sugar, 117 00:06:09,546 --> 00:06:11,546 Which is just raw, unrefined sugar. 118 00:06:11,548 --> 00:06:13,982 Think that turbinado's gonna work out well for you? 119 00:06:13,984 --> 00:06:16,451 I hope so. 120 00:06:16,453 --> 00:06:19,854 This a recipe you've used before, or is this an experiment at this point? 121 00:06:19,856 --> 00:06:21,256 No, this is a little bit of an experiment, yeah. 122 00:06:21,258 --> 00:06:23,091 -Kind of bold. -That's why I'm here, though. 123 00:06:23,093 --> 00:06:25,360 -You know, try something out. -You need anything, holler at me. 124 00:06:25,362 --> 00:06:26,661 -I will. -Good luck. 125 00:06:26,663 --> 00:06:28,263 You're just cool as a cucumber over there. 126 00:06:28,265 --> 00:06:31,166 Trying not to show all the panic running through my veins. 127 00:06:31,168 --> 00:06:32,434 [laughing] 128 00:06:32,436 --> 00:06:35,170 My name is jason harl. I'm from louisville, kentucky. 129 00:06:35,172 --> 00:06:39,007 I'm a coppersmith. I build moonshine stills. 130 00:06:39,108 --> 00:06:42,444 And me and my little brothe just had, uh, the idea to start making liquor. 131 00:06:42,446 --> 00:06:45,046 We started running in 2002. 132 00:06:45,048 --> 00:06:49,184 My brother passed away in 2019 at 35, and it destroyed me. 133 00:06:50,153 --> 00:06:51,853 I quit running for about a year. 134 00:06:51,855 --> 00:06:53,988 And, uh... [clears throat] 135 00:06:54,057 --> 00:06:56,791 I decided he wouldn't want me to quit running. 136 00:06:56,860 --> 00:06:58,560 So I went full blast. 137 00:06:58,562 --> 00:06:59,794 And that led to my still business. 138 00:06:59,896 --> 00:07:03,164 13 stills. All family owned and operated. 139 00:07:03,166 --> 00:07:05,333 And this year alone, we're gonna have 140 00:07:05,335 --> 00:07:07,669 About 200 stills go out of this shop. 141 00:07:07,671 --> 00:07:11,306 I sell a lotta liquor. People come from miles around to get my bourbon. 142 00:07:11,407 --> 00:07:13,775 I sell the hell out of it. It's my life. 143 00:07:14,544 --> 00:07:16,144 I know I'm gonna produce good liquor, 144 00:07:16,146 --> 00:07:18,847 But I'm really worried about going down there and carbonating my drink. 145 00:07:18,849 --> 00:07:20,849 I've only done carbonation a couple times. 146 00:07:20,851 --> 00:07:22,550 And it was with dry ice. 147 00:07:22,552 --> 00:07:25,086 I just take me a jug of liquor and I crack the lid 148 00:07:25,155 --> 00:07:26,488 And throw a piece of dry ice in there. 149 00:07:26,490 --> 00:07:30,391 My recipe comes from my little brother, tracy. 150 00:07:30,493 --> 00:07:31,793 It's me and his recipe of corn and rye 151 00:07:31,862 --> 00:07:33,394 That we worked on for about 15 years. 152 00:07:35,665 --> 00:07:37,165 Hello, digger. How you doing, buddy? 153 00:07:37,167 --> 00:07:38,766 I'm all right, how about you? 154 00:07:38,768 --> 00:07:41,469 Uh, pretty good. A little busy trying to get some sugar in here, 155 00:07:41,471 --> 00:07:43,004 And, uh, get mashed in. 156 00:07:43,006 --> 00:07:44,572 A little rye, little corn. 157 00:07:44,574 --> 00:07:45,874 That's, uh, my specialty. 158 00:07:45,876 --> 00:07:48,843 -What's your abv for your final drink? -I have no idea. 159 00:07:48,845 --> 00:07:51,346 I'm not really good with abv on the fly. 160 00:07:51,348 --> 00:07:54,015 I don't care if it's 80 proof or 90 proof. 161 00:07:54,017 --> 00:07:55,884 I just want a really good, smooth jar of liquor. 162 00:07:55,985 --> 00:07:58,152 You realize you're carbonating a can, don't you? 163 00:07:58,154 --> 00:08:00,788 -Yes, sir. -See, that's what you gotta be concerned with. 164 00:08:00,890 --> 00:08:04,359 If you go in there with 80 proof trying to get it to carbonate, 165 00:08:04,361 --> 00:08:05,860 You're dead in the water, bro. 166 00:08:05,862 --> 00:08:09,898 You need to be way less than 10 usually before you can get anything. 167 00:08:09,999 --> 00:08:12,367 10 abv, not 10 proof. 168 00:08:12,369 --> 00:08:14,736 So that's your easy rule of thumb. 169 00:08:14,738 --> 00:08:17,605 Appreciate every word of advice you can give me, sir. 170 00:08:17,707 --> 00:08:21,743 I'm absolutely nervous about my competitors, 171 00:08:21,745 --> 00:08:24,846 Because they both come from big distillery backgrounds. 172 00:08:24,848 --> 00:08:26,648 [digger] guys, ten minutes. 173 00:08:26,650 --> 00:08:28,249 It's drawing short. 174 00:08:28,251 --> 00:08:29,384 [lauren] is your sugar dissolved? 175 00:08:29,485 --> 00:08:30,685 -[jason] yes, ma'am. -All right. 176 00:08:30,787 --> 00:08:33,354 [jason] turned out pretty good so far. 177 00:08:33,356 --> 00:08:35,189 We'll see here in five days. 178 00:08:35,258 --> 00:08:36,690 How you doing over there? 179 00:08:36,692 --> 00:08:39,294 [lauren] good. Got a little bit of sweetness, but not there yet. 180 00:08:43,667 --> 00:08:46,067 -How's the taste? -Good. Dead on. 181 00:08:46,069 --> 00:08:47,435 Getting some sweet notes. 182 00:08:47,437 --> 00:08:49,370 [digger] five minutes, boys and girls. 183 00:08:49,372 --> 00:08:51,573 Better be getting that mash in them barrels. 184 00:08:51,575 --> 00:08:53,441 [jason speaking] 185 00:08:53,443 --> 00:08:54,842 [chip speaking] 186 00:08:55,745 --> 00:08:57,245 [lauren speaking] 187 00:08:59,149 --> 00:09:01,649 Guys, you got two minutes. Looks like you're done. 188 00:09:01,651 --> 00:09:04,719 Why don't y'all head on out? We'll keep an eye on them. Good luck, guys. 189 00:09:04,721 --> 00:09:06,754 -[chip] thank you. -[jason] thank you. 190 00:09:17,367 --> 00:09:19,968 Welcome back, guys. It's your first run. 191 00:09:19,970 --> 00:09:24,038 Time for y'all to get that liquor out of that mash for your carbonated beverage. 192 00:09:24,040 --> 00:09:29,077 What you got at stake, though, is who goes to the still parts house first. 193 00:09:29,079 --> 00:09:32,580 If you get in there first, you're guaranteed to get a thumper if you need one. 194 00:09:32,649 --> 00:09:34,148 You got four hours. 195 00:09:34,150 --> 00:09:36,517 Your time starts now. 196 00:09:36,519 --> 00:09:37,885 Good luck, guys. 197 00:09:37,953 --> 00:09:41,089 -[digger] pretty mash right there. -[mark] yeah. Sure is. 198 00:09:47,464 --> 00:09:48,896 She's triple filtering. 199 00:09:48,898 --> 00:09:52,266 [mark] she's got a strainer inside a basket inside a strainer. 200 00:09:52,268 --> 00:09:55,103 That liquor will be called houdini if it gets out of there, won't it? 201 00:09:55,105 --> 00:09:56,504 [laughing] 202 00:10:00,543 --> 00:10:02,744 -Jason's already got fire under his still. -[digger] yup. 203 00:10:02,746 --> 00:10:03,778 [tim] looks like we cooking. 204 00:10:06,750 --> 00:10:08,316 Yeah, there's fire. 205 00:10:10,353 --> 00:10:12,487 -[lauren] what do you think about my flame? -[jason] give it more. 206 00:10:12,555 --> 00:10:14,155 -[lauren] yeah, you think so? -[jason] [bleep] yeah. 207 00:10:14,157 --> 00:10:15,590 [lauren] I haven't worked a lot with pot stills 208 00:10:15,692 --> 00:10:17,659 So jason did help me with running the still. 209 00:10:17,661 --> 00:10:19,260 [lauren] all right, jason. We're doing this. 210 00:10:19,262 --> 00:10:20,995 [lauren] we all helped each other out. 211 00:10:20,997 --> 00:10:25,633 The biggest challenge for me is to go up against these two guys 212 00:10:25,635 --> 00:10:27,468 That I really do truly admire. 213 00:10:27,470 --> 00:10:30,171 -Appreciate it, thank you. -Yes, ma'am. Anything you need just let me know. 214 00:10:30,173 --> 00:10:31,572 [lauren] thanks, man. 215 00:10:31,574 --> 00:10:33,608 [chip speaking] 216 00:10:33,676 --> 00:10:37,345 Chip's having a whole lot of problems with his mash. He got a lot of thick grain. 217 00:10:37,347 --> 00:10:41,082 [digger] well, boys and girls, you've burned 45 minutes of your time left. 218 00:10:41,084 --> 00:10:43,484 -How much did you put in your pot, jason? -About eight gallons. 219 00:10:43,586 --> 00:10:46,421 Gonna use everything else for the thumper for the next round. 220 00:10:46,423 --> 00:10:49,791 Assuming that you come out in time to get a thumper. 221 00:10:49,892 --> 00:10:53,261 I don't assume. I'm gonna get my first pick. 222 00:10:53,263 --> 00:10:56,097 Everything is gonna really depend on that thumper. 223 00:10:57,567 --> 00:11:01,369 Lauren, do you feel like your fermentation's where you need it to be? 224 00:11:01,371 --> 00:11:04,005 So it looks like my fermentation's still going a little bit. 225 00:11:04,007 --> 00:11:06,374 Could use a few more days, so I only used a little bit of mash. 226 00:11:06,376 --> 00:11:10,144 And then I'll take that reserve mash and then put that into the thumper 227 00:11:10,146 --> 00:11:11,546 And try to flavor it elsewhere. 228 00:11:11,548 --> 00:11:14,082 With turbinado sugar, it sometimes dies 229 00:11:14,183 --> 00:11:16,284 Right when your fermentation gets started. 230 00:11:16,352 --> 00:11:18,252 Oh, boy. 231 00:11:18,254 --> 00:11:23,257 Well, she's gotta win this first competition, guys, to get the thumper. 232 00:11:23,259 --> 00:11:26,260 -There might not be two thumpers in there. -We shall see. 233 00:11:26,262 --> 00:11:28,596 Good god, it's getting warm in here already, boys. 234 00:11:33,703 --> 00:11:35,703 Gotta win this first competition, guys, to get the thumper. 235 00:11:35,805 --> 00:11:37,872 Oh, that there will be coming out any minute. 236 00:11:39,075 --> 00:11:41,843 Ah, dang. There we go. 237 00:11:41,845 --> 00:11:43,878 -[lauren] coming out? -[jason] yes, sir. 238 00:11:43,947 --> 00:11:45,480 [chip] I'm running. 239 00:11:48,051 --> 00:11:50,084 -[jason] she's running, too. -[chip] you running, too? 240 00:11:50,086 --> 00:11:51,753 [lauren] mmm-hmm. Yeah, it just started. 241 00:11:53,289 --> 00:11:54,989 Two hours, guys. 242 00:11:57,994 --> 00:11:59,460 [jason] what proof you think it is? 243 00:12:00,797 --> 00:12:02,163 Thinking, like, 130. 244 00:12:02,165 --> 00:12:04,565 Concerned about the proof. 245 00:12:04,567 --> 00:12:08,603 Never just used my, you know, senses as far as taste, smell. 246 00:12:08,671 --> 00:12:10,705 It would be a lot easier if I had a hydrometer, though. 247 00:12:10,774 --> 00:12:12,306 [tim] yeah, y'all wouldn't make it in the woods. 248 00:12:12,375 --> 00:12:14,342 -I can tell you that right now. -[laughing] 249 00:12:14,344 --> 00:12:16,177 [digger] one hour left, guys. 250 00:12:17,580 --> 00:12:18,746 Oh, my god. 251 00:12:18,748 --> 00:12:19,847 It smells a little bit off. 252 00:12:20,650 --> 00:12:22,250 [sighs] 253 00:12:26,456 --> 00:12:28,856 It has such a weird flavor off the bottom. 254 00:12:30,260 --> 00:12:32,093 How can I do this safely? 255 00:12:32,095 --> 00:12:33,861 [tim] what are you trying to do? 256 00:12:33,863 --> 00:12:35,396 [chip] redistill the mash. 257 00:12:39,269 --> 00:12:42,970 I wanna see if I can put more mash into the still as fast as possible. 258 00:12:42,972 --> 00:12:44,172 Dude... 259 00:12:45,575 --> 00:12:47,341 -[chip] don't-- -there's not enough time. 260 00:12:47,343 --> 00:12:49,043 [chip] [bleep] it, I'm doing it. 261 00:12:50,146 --> 00:12:51,879 This is what I'm doing now. I have no option. 262 00:12:51,981 --> 00:12:53,247 [mark] what the hell? 263 00:12:53,249 --> 00:12:55,983 -[chip groans] -[lauren] what's the game plan? 264 00:12:56,052 --> 00:12:58,653 [chip] I'm just gonna re-pitch in. See what I can get out. 265 00:12:58,655 --> 00:12:59,954 [lauren] throw it all back in? 266 00:13:00,022 --> 00:13:01,522 [chip] yeah, I'm just gonna do a second run straight through. 267 00:13:01,524 --> 00:13:04,158 [lauren] well, [bleep] try it. 268 00:13:04,160 --> 00:13:06,661 I mean, you're taking a ballsy leap right now doing what you're doing. 269 00:13:06,663 --> 00:13:09,363 If you really feel like you're behind the ball, what do you got to lose? 270 00:13:09,365 --> 00:13:10,565 You're gonna bring up your proof, 271 00:13:10,567 --> 00:13:12,466 It's gonna give you a bunch more notes of flavors, 272 00:13:12,468 --> 00:13:13,734 And if it works it's gonna be cool. 273 00:13:13,736 --> 00:13:15,503 [lauren] about to find out. 274 00:13:15,605 --> 00:13:17,738 We've had a lot of risk-takers in the past. 275 00:13:17,740 --> 00:13:19,273 Didn't pay off for some of them. 276 00:13:19,275 --> 00:13:20,608 Some of them it did. 277 00:13:20,676 --> 00:13:22,777 [chip] actually, if I could grab a hand from you. 278 00:13:27,450 --> 00:13:29,717 Either it's gonna work really well or really bad. 279 00:13:29,719 --> 00:13:31,786 [digger] oh, we're getting tight now, guys. 280 00:13:31,888 --> 00:13:33,254 30 minutes left in your run. 281 00:13:36,593 --> 00:13:39,160 [jason] I try not to let my nerves get to me. 282 00:13:39,162 --> 00:13:41,596 I have a lot of personal reasons for being here. 283 00:13:41,664 --> 00:13:42,997 I carry my little brother with me. 284 00:13:43,099 --> 00:13:44,899 This is his ashes in this ja 285 00:13:45,001 --> 00:13:47,068 He is with me everywhere I g 286 00:13:55,745 --> 00:13:58,145 [chip] oh, [bleep]. That one's tastes exactly like I make it at home. 287 00:13:58,147 --> 00:14:00,047 -[tim] amazing -[chip] I'm very happy with that. 288 00:14:00,049 --> 00:14:02,583 After I re-pitched halfway through, 289 00:14:02,619 --> 00:14:04,185 The jar had the flavor I needed. 290 00:14:04,254 --> 00:14:06,754 It's tasty. It's spicy. It's good. 291 00:14:07,657 --> 00:14:09,357 15 minutes left. 292 00:14:09,359 --> 00:14:13,561 -You bringing it in, jason? -Yes, sir. I think this is the jar I wanna turn in. 293 00:14:13,563 --> 00:14:14,862 Thank you, guys. 294 00:14:14,864 --> 00:14:16,764 I bet your brother's real proud of you for that jar. 295 00:14:16,766 --> 00:14:18,566 Thank you. Means a lot. 296 00:14:19,369 --> 00:14:20,668 [digger] good luck, buddy. 297 00:14:22,672 --> 00:14:25,006 [lauren] I'm concerned about the proof. 298 00:14:25,008 --> 00:14:26,307 I tend to overthink things, 299 00:14:26,376 --> 00:14:28,342 But I thought the jar that I had there 300 00:14:28,344 --> 00:14:30,278 Was probably the best that I could present. 301 00:14:30,379 --> 00:14:31,512 I was happy with it. 302 00:14:31,514 --> 00:14:34,482 I love the flavor, the taste. It was really smooth. 303 00:14:34,550 --> 00:14:35,783 All right, you guys. 304 00:14:35,785 --> 00:14:37,551 -[mark] is that the one? -Here is my jar. Thank you. 305 00:14:37,553 --> 00:14:39,420 -[digger] thank you. Good luck. -[mark] good luck, lauren. 306 00:14:39,422 --> 00:14:42,390 [digger] two minutes, chip. Time is drawing nigh. 307 00:14:42,491 --> 00:14:43,724 Bring it in here, boss. 308 00:14:43,726 --> 00:14:46,193 Best jar I got. Chip 2.0. It's me, but better. 309 00:14:46,262 --> 00:14:48,162 -Thank you. -[mark] good luck, chip. 310 00:14:49,098 --> 00:14:50,398 Let's do a little taste. 311 00:14:50,499 --> 00:14:51,866 Chip 2.0. 312 00:14:52,769 --> 00:14:54,368 [tim] well, he's looking pretty high. 313 00:14:54,370 --> 00:14:57,071 He's looking about a 108, right there. 314 00:14:57,073 --> 00:14:58,472 What do you think your final proof was? 315 00:14:58,474 --> 00:15:00,975 I'm kind of confident. 120-ish, maybe? 316 00:15:00,977 --> 00:15:01,976 Whoa. 317 00:15:04,147 --> 00:15:05,846 Mmm. Different smell, ain't it? 318 00:15:05,848 --> 00:15:08,449 -Mmm, earthy. -Yeah. That's all that malt. 319 00:15:08,451 --> 00:15:10,718 -Gotta good smell, really. -[digger] and it's rye. 320 00:15:10,720 --> 00:15:12,420 [tim] little spicy. 321 00:15:12,422 --> 00:15:15,790 Yeah, it burns your tongue, where you can't differentiate between those flavors. 322 00:15:15,891 --> 00:15:18,459 I think it could be better if it was a little lower. 323 00:15:18,461 --> 00:15:20,661 -Pour us another one, tim. -All right. 324 00:15:20,663 --> 00:15:21,862 This is lauren's. 325 00:15:21,864 --> 00:15:23,397 [digger] that is lauren's. 326 00:15:23,499 --> 00:15:25,666 That's a 100 proof right there. 327 00:15:25,668 --> 00:15:27,401 My mash wasn't fully fermented, 328 00:15:27,503 --> 00:15:29,503 Uh, but I'm pretty happy with the results. 329 00:15:29,605 --> 00:15:32,340 -Oh, that smells good. -[mark] yeah. 330 00:15:32,342 --> 00:15:36,344 That's got a really, really good floral, citrusy note on it. 331 00:15:36,346 --> 00:15:38,746 I think she's spot-on on flavor. 332 00:15:38,748 --> 00:15:40,314 She's got a fruity note. 333 00:15:40,383 --> 00:15:44,285 That would build a real nice carbonated cocktail the way it is right there. 334 00:15:44,354 --> 00:15:46,787 -She done good. -[tim] moving on. 335 00:15:46,856 --> 00:15:49,023 -Jason. -The backwoods guy. 336 00:15:49,025 --> 00:15:50,291 -[tim] uh-oh. -[digger] oh. 337 00:15:50,360 --> 00:15:51,959 Oh, he's a little low. 338 00:15:51,961 --> 00:15:53,394 [tim] I mean, he's in the 80s. 339 00:15:53,496 --> 00:15:54,995 Uh-oh. 340 00:15:54,997 --> 00:15:57,164 [tim] I don't know what he's got there, but it ain't no alcohol in it. 341 00:16:00,503 --> 00:16:02,470 Hmm, a little different smell there. 342 00:16:02,472 --> 00:16:04,405 Of course, he's rye heavy. 343 00:16:04,474 --> 00:16:07,375 -[tim] rye and corn. -[digger] got that earthy, grainy nose. 344 00:16:11,547 --> 00:16:13,848 Wow. Yeah, he's got a good taste, though. 345 00:16:13,850 --> 00:16:15,282 Yeah, he needs to bring that proof up. 346 00:16:15,384 --> 00:16:16,384 It's got some power. 347 00:16:16,452 --> 00:16:17,885 Yeah, 80, 90. 348 00:16:17,887 --> 00:16:21,956 And once it's carbonated, high-proof alcohol would mask your flavor. 349 00:16:21,958 --> 00:16:24,859 Low proof alcohol won't bring it to the table. 350 00:16:24,861 --> 00:16:27,261 I for one am as nervous as a man can be. 351 00:16:27,263 --> 00:16:29,096 I'm hoping to get a thumper. 352 00:16:29,098 --> 00:16:31,599 -All right, you good? -[digger] I'm good. 353 00:16:31,700 --> 00:16:33,701 -I'm gonna go fetch them. -[mark] go get them, cuz. 354 00:16:38,708 --> 00:16:39,774 [digger] all right, guys. 355 00:16:39,776 --> 00:16:43,144 Now, we tasted three incredible jars of liquor. 356 00:16:43,146 --> 00:16:45,679 Now, chip, your flavor's spot on. 357 00:16:45,748 --> 00:16:47,982 Just what I would expect out of an all-grain. 358 00:16:48,084 --> 00:16:50,451 It was really, really good. 359 00:16:50,453 --> 00:16:53,154 Your taste profile was like chocolate ice cream. 360 00:16:53,156 --> 00:16:57,091 You know, it has a real rich, deep flavor. 361 00:16:57,093 --> 00:17:00,294 [mark] flavor would even be better if the proof wasn't so high. 362 00:17:00,396 --> 00:17:04,165 -But a damn fine job. Congratulations. -Thank you, sir. 363 00:17:04,167 --> 00:17:06,467 Jason, your rye liquor, brother. 364 00:17:06,469 --> 00:17:08,169 It was spot on for flavor. 365 00:17:08,171 --> 00:17:10,004 Messed up just a tiny bit. 366 00:17:10,106 --> 00:17:12,106 Your proof was a little bit low. 367 00:17:12,108 --> 00:17:15,543 -That being said, you did a damn fine job. -Thank you. 368 00:17:15,545 --> 00:17:18,779 Lauren, your flavor profile's spot on. 369 00:17:18,848 --> 00:17:20,347 Uh, you used flaked corn-- 370 00:17:20,349 --> 00:17:23,084 -Yep. -...And to me, it's got an unique flavor in itself. 371 00:17:23,086 --> 00:17:25,986 Your proof is 100. Great job on that. 372 00:17:25,988 --> 00:17:28,489 [mark] and nobody's going home here, guys. 373 00:17:28,558 --> 00:17:30,891 This is just for still parts. 374 00:17:30,960 --> 00:17:33,360 Give y'all a pecking order to pick your still parts. 375 00:17:33,362 --> 00:17:34,962 Lauren, you're number one. 376 00:17:34,964 --> 00:17:36,997 Jason, you're number two. 377 00:17:37,099 --> 00:17:39,667 And unfortunately, chip, you're pulling the caboose. 378 00:17:39,669 --> 00:17:42,503 So, that being said, get y'all out there 379 00:17:42,572 --> 00:17:43,704 And let you pick your still parts. 380 00:17:43,772 --> 00:17:44,905 Tickle! 381 00:17:45,708 --> 00:17:48,242 What do we got going on here today? 382 00:17:48,244 --> 00:17:49,543 [tim] well, we need some more still parts. 383 00:17:49,545 --> 00:17:50,878 All right, y'all, come on with me. 384 00:17:50,980 --> 00:17:51,879 We'll get y'all hooked up. 385 00:17:51,948 --> 00:17:54,048 -Good luck. -[lauren] thank you. 386 00:17:54,050 --> 00:17:55,616 [mark] good job, guys! 387 00:17:57,086 --> 00:17:59,620 We're doing something a little different with this still house pick. 388 00:17:59,622 --> 00:18:01,655 I hid a snake in there. 389 00:18:01,657 --> 00:18:04,758 All right? But don't worry. He's friendly. 390 00:18:04,760 --> 00:18:06,994 [all laugh] 391 00:18:07,096 --> 00:18:09,463 We're here to pick your still parts. 392 00:18:09,465 --> 00:18:11,499 You're gonna have three minutes inside there. 393 00:18:11,567 --> 00:18:13,567 Lauren, you're up first. 394 00:18:13,569 --> 00:18:17,204 Your three minutes starts now. 395 00:18:17,273 --> 00:18:18,606 -You better get up. -[lauren] let's get in there. 396 00:18:18,707 --> 00:18:20,541 -You only got three minutes. -[lauren] all right. 397 00:18:20,543 --> 00:18:23,777 There was a sense of urgency to be first in the still house. 398 00:18:23,846 --> 00:18:27,081 Definitely wanted the traditional pot thumper. 399 00:18:27,083 --> 00:18:29,049 Uh, you know, warm condenser 400 00:18:29,051 --> 00:18:31,986 -Okay, well, I see a pot. All right. -[lauren] yes. 401 00:18:31,988 --> 00:18:33,354 Have you run across the snake yet? 402 00:18:33,356 --> 00:18:35,456 [all laugh] 403 00:18:35,458 --> 00:18:37,090 [tickle] he's a big one. 404 00:18:37,092 --> 00:18:39,560 [lauren] a lot of the equipment that, you know, is here toda 405 00:18:39,562 --> 00:18:41,328 I have never had any experience running. 406 00:18:41,330 --> 00:18:43,197 One and a half minutes. 407 00:18:43,299 --> 00:18:46,167 -[tickle] it goes quicker than you think. -[lauren] it sure does. 408 00:18:46,169 --> 00:18:47,868 She is coming out with more stuff. 409 00:18:47,870 --> 00:18:50,371 All right. We have got a thumper. 410 00:18:50,373 --> 00:18:52,006 You're down to five seconds, lauren. 411 00:18:52,107 --> 00:18:56,143 Four, three, two, one. 412 00:18:56,145 --> 00:18:58,646 -The rest of those parts are mine. -All right. 413 00:18:58,648 --> 00:19:00,848 Tell you what, she does got a box full of stuff now. 414 00:19:00,850 --> 00:19:02,349 All right, jason. 415 00:19:02,351 --> 00:19:04,451 Your time starts now. 416 00:19:06,088 --> 00:19:09,190 Everything is gonna really depend on that thumper. 417 00:19:09,291 --> 00:19:11,692 [tickle] well, are you finding everything you need in there? 418 00:19:11,761 --> 00:19:13,194 [jason] open her up, tickle. Open her up. 419 00:19:13,295 --> 00:19:14,995 Oh, yeah, open it up? Okay. 420 00:19:14,997 --> 00:19:19,900 We have got a condenser and a thumper. 421 00:19:20,002 --> 00:19:21,502 [chip] I'm worried if I'm gonna have anything left. 422 00:19:21,604 --> 00:19:24,305 [tickle] and three, two, one. 423 00:19:24,406 --> 00:19:26,941 -Okay, have you got everything you need? -I don't know. 424 00:19:26,943 --> 00:19:28,475 [tickle] make sure. Make sure. 425 00:19:28,544 --> 00:19:31,478 And we will let chip have a go at what is left. 426 00:19:31,580 --> 00:19:35,549 Are you ready? You have got three minutes starting now. 427 00:19:35,551 --> 00:19:37,151 I ain't gonna lie to you, chip. 428 00:19:37,153 --> 00:19:40,788 I believe I'd grab every damn thing that's in there. All that's left. 429 00:19:40,856 --> 00:19:43,057 It's kind of disappointing coming in third for the still house, 430 00:19:43,059 --> 00:19:45,159 But I'm gonna grab whatever else is left. 431 00:19:46,262 --> 00:19:47,761 I'm gonna work with any equipment I can grab. 432 00:19:47,763 --> 00:19:49,897 We've got a pot and a condenser. 433 00:19:49,999 --> 00:19:51,398 You've got 30 seconds left. 434 00:19:51,500 --> 00:19:53,867 Seems like forever when you're microwaving a burrito. 435 00:19:53,869 --> 00:19:56,403 But, uh, it's not too long picking still parts. 436 00:19:56,472 --> 00:19:57,671 [all laugh] 437 00:19:57,673 --> 00:19:59,240 [chip] what the [bleep]? Grab it all! 438 00:19:59,242 --> 00:20:00,741 Grab it all. 439 00:20:00,743 --> 00:20:03,978 [tickle] this last 30 seconds goes by real quick, chip. 440 00:20:03,980 --> 00:20:05,246 [chip whispering] oh, my god. 441 00:20:08,985 --> 00:20:11,485 This last 30 seconds goes by real quick, chip. 442 00:20:11,554 --> 00:20:13,287 [chip whispering] oh, my god. 443 00:20:13,389 --> 00:20:15,656 It goes by so fast, you've only got 15 seconds left. 444 00:20:15,658 --> 00:20:17,157 [chip] I think I have enough. 445 00:20:17,159 --> 00:20:19,093 -[tickle] are you done? -[chip] uh... 446 00:20:19,161 --> 00:20:20,694 [tickle] well, you are now. 447 00:20:20,763 --> 00:20:22,763 -[lauren laughs] -[jason laughs] he's done now. 448 00:20:22,765 --> 00:20:25,099 Now that y'all got all your all's still parts, 449 00:20:25,167 --> 00:20:26,900 Let's roll back the way we came. 450 00:20:31,807 --> 00:20:34,308 -We made it back. -Oh. 451 00:20:34,376 --> 00:20:35,876 [tickle] yeah, well, you know, I told them 452 00:20:35,978 --> 00:20:37,645 I hid a snake up in the still house, 453 00:20:37,647 --> 00:20:39,780 -But didn't none of them find it. -[chuckles] 454 00:20:39,849 --> 00:20:42,650 [tickle] uh, I reckon, uh, they got plenty of still parts. 455 00:20:42,652 --> 00:20:45,753 -[digger] you be good. -[tickle] I'm gonna try. 456 00:20:45,755 --> 00:20:48,088 So, hopefully, everybody's got everything they need. 457 00:20:48,157 --> 00:20:50,591 You got one hour to put our stills together. 458 00:20:50,660 --> 00:20:52,559 Your time starts now. 459 00:20:52,561 --> 00:20:54,094 Good luck guys and get with it. 460 00:20:56,866 --> 00:20:58,499 [chip] oh, [bleep]. 461 00:20:58,567 --> 00:20:59,867 I don't know how I'm gonna do this. 462 00:21:02,271 --> 00:21:03,470 Oh, come on now! 463 00:21:04,874 --> 00:21:07,241 Well, everybody's moving with a sense of urgency, 464 00:21:07,243 --> 00:21:09,643 -As you say. -[mark] yep. Chip's going a little different route. 465 00:21:09,645 --> 00:21:12,546 Yes, he's a little bit, uh, high rise over there, 466 00:21:12,548 --> 00:21:14,648 But, you know, his problem is connecting that condenser. 467 00:21:14,650 --> 00:21:15,683 [chip] oh, come on now! 468 00:21:16,852 --> 00:21:18,485 Houston, we have a problem. 469 00:21:18,554 --> 00:21:21,255 [lauren] uh-oh. No go. 470 00:21:21,257 --> 00:21:23,657 I needed a thump post, but I don't have a thump post. 471 00:21:23,659 --> 00:21:26,994 One of your buddies may have picked one up that you need inadvertently. 472 00:21:26,996 --> 00:21:28,362 You never know. 473 00:21:28,430 --> 00:21:30,964 -Is it a thump post? -Yeah, that's what your buddies are for. 474 00:21:30,966 --> 00:21:32,399 -They'll help you. -That's why I love you. 475 00:21:32,468 --> 00:21:33,901 A little still house love. 476 00:21:36,339 --> 00:21:38,872 It's almost like his arm coming in is too long. 477 00:21:38,874 --> 00:21:40,908 [jason] oh, yeah. I see it ain't sitting square. 478 00:21:42,144 --> 00:21:44,578 Still ain't setting down in the burner just right. 479 00:21:45,348 --> 00:21:46,580 [digger] there you go. 480 00:21:46,682 --> 00:21:48,982 That's headed in the right direction. 481 00:21:49,084 --> 00:21:51,452 [mark] maybe this might be a new record time. 482 00:21:51,454 --> 00:21:53,554 Not even ten minutes ticked off yet. 483 00:21:56,158 --> 00:21:57,658 All right, guys, you all are done. 484 00:21:57,660 --> 00:22:00,461 That was a damn impressive time. 485 00:22:00,463 --> 00:22:04,264 -[mark] you guys are on it. -We're looking at 14 minutes that lapsed. 486 00:22:04,266 --> 00:22:07,368 Your next step is flavoring your liquor. 487 00:22:07,370 --> 00:22:10,371 Do it in your spirit run, infuse a little flavor in it. 488 00:22:10,373 --> 00:22:11,505 Your going to use that as a base 489 00:22:11,574 --> 00:22:13,173 For your flavored carbonated beverage. 490 00:22:13,175 --> 00:22:16,844 But somebody's going home on this one, so make it count. 491 00:22:17,747 --> 00:22:18,946 You're gonna have four hours. 492 00:22:18,948 --> 00:22:20,447 We wanna see your best. 493 00:22:20,449 --> 00:22:23,250 Your time starts now. Get with it. 494 00:22:23,986 --> 00:22:25,252 [mark] good luck. 495 00:22:34,864 --> 00:22:35,763 Bam! 496 00:22:37,867 --> 00:22:38,899 Oh, yeah. 497 00:22:43,973 --> 00:22:46,707 [mark] that's damn flavor central right there. 498 00:22:49,478 --> 00:22:50,844 So, what are you over there beating on? 499 00:22:50,846 --> 00:22:52,045 Your, uh... Blackberries or... 500 00:22:52,047 --> 00:22:54,148 Blackberries, some pineapple, 501 00:22:54,150 --> 00:22:56,750 And then, I have a little bit of pineapple juice in there. 502 00:22:56,752 --> 00:22:58,318 Nice. 503 00:22:58,320 --> 00:23:00,254 [lauren] a game plan with the pineapple and the blackberries 504 00:23:00,256 --> 00:23:01,955 Is to heat it up on the top of the pot of the still 505 00:23:01,957 --> 00:23:04,091 To try to cook it a little bit, 506 00:23:04,093 --> 00:23:05,893 And then I'll put that back in the thumper. 507 00:23:08,998 --> 00:23:11,298 Chip's got great mash, he really does. 508 00:23:11,367 --> 00:23:13,667 I wanna see what he puts in that gin basket. 509 00:23:13,669 --> 00:23:15,369 [chip] because I didn't get a thumper, 510 00:23:15,371 --> 00:23:17,070 I'm gonna approach flavor completely differentl 511 00:23:17,072 --> 00:23:18,505 Get some of these botanicals, 512 00:23:18,574 --> 00:23:20,374 Put them right into this gin basket, 513 00:23:20,376 --> 00:23:21,942 And let it vapor infuse. 514 00:23:21,944 --> 00:23:25,345 I've got straw, flower, clove, menthol, cinnamon stick, 515 00:23:25,347 --> 00:23:28,549 Jamaican chew stick, orange ginger, and cane sugar. 516 00:23:28,551 --> 00:23:32,286 The drink is sweet, spicy, earthy. 517 00:23:32,387 --> 00:23:33,987 It's got a really floral punch to it 518 00:23:33,989 --> 00:23:35,489 It's like sweet and spicy chicken, 519 00:23:35,557 --> 00:23:37,891 But it's just a really fantastic cocktail. 520 00:23:37,993 --> 00:23:40,294 All different kind of flavors going on here. 521 00:23:41,964 --> 00:23:43,464 Bet y'all be coming out any minute. 522 00:23:45,568 --> 00:23:49,670 -It's how we make the moonshine! -[chuckling] 523 00:23:49,672 --> 00:23:50,871 [chip] damn, jason. 524 00:23:52,141 --> 00:23:54,107 The rye and oak come through really good. 525 00:23:55,644 --> 00:23:58,745 So, jason, do you typically put tape around the bends? 526 00:23:58,747 --> 00:24:00,180 -[jason] is it leaking? -Yeah. 527 00:24:00,282 --> 00:24:01,748 Know how to do that? Oatmeal paste? 528 00:24:01,750 --> 00:24:03,951 Make it a little thicker than a biscuit. 529 00:24:03,953 --> 00:24:07,087 I'm from minnesota. We don't typically make biscuits. 530 00:24:07,156 --> 00:24:09,156 -What do you make then? -Pies. 531 00:24:09,158 --> 00:24:11,391 -A little less as thick as pie crust. -[lauren] okay. 532 00:24:11,493 --> 00:24:14,094 -I like the way y'all are doing business here. -[lauren] oh, yeah. 533 00:24:14,196 --> 00:24:15,429 [mimics minnesotan accent] oh, yeah. 534 00:24:15,431 --> 00:24:16,797 [lauren laughs] 535 00:24:16,799 --> 00:24:19,366 Halfway through, guys. Two hours burnt, two hours left. 536 00:24:20,169 --> 00:24:21,301 [chip] two hours. 537 00:24:21,403 --> 00:24:22,803 [jason] it's getting warm in here. 538 00:24:24,139 --> 00:24:25,772 -Yeah, it's running. -[chip] getting something finally. 539 00:24:27,076 --> 00:24:29,142 -[lauren] guys, what jar are you on? -Three full ones. 540 00:24:29,144 --> 00:24:31,278 -[chip] one. -I have not collected yet. 541 00:24:31,380 --> 00:24:33,080 Hey, it's... It's not a race. 542 00:24:34,450 --> 00:24:35,382 [lauren softly] there. 543 00:24:35,451 --> 00:24:36,884 Oh, now we're cruising! 544 00:24:40,055 --> 00:24:42,189 Anything go in your thump keg other than your mash? 545 00:24:42,258 --> 00:24:43,590 Straight cherries for now. 546 00:24:43,692 --> 00:24:44,791 For my flavor run, 547 00:24:44,860 --> 00:24:46,360 I'm shooting for a cherry lemonade. 548 00:24:46,362 --> 00:24:49,796 I've got some cherries and then I got some concentrated lemonade. 549 00:24:49,865 --> 00:24:52,666 Gonna pull that tamp back off of that thumper. 550 00:24:52,668 --> 00:24:54,167 I'm gonna have some cherries. 551 00:24:54,169 --> 00:24:55,469 And then get it charged with. 552 00:24:55,471 --> 00:24:58,472 He's gonna stop and restart again with cherries. 553 00:24:58,474 --> 00:25:00,607 That's a little bit of risky, it looked like to me. 554 00:25:00,643 --> 00:25:02,543 It's a little unorthodox. 555 00:25:04,280 --> 00:25:06,246 Let's charge the thumper with the cherries. 556 00:25:06,248 --> 00:25:08,248 If I can get that cherry not in there, 557 00:25:08,250 --> 00:25:10,784 I'm gonna start making my cuts. 558 00:25:10,886 --> 00:25:13,787 And once we put the combination in it, it's gonna blow them away. 559 00:25:15,958 --> 00:25:17,591 Is that what you're putting in your thumper? 560 00:25:17,659 --> 00:25:20,561 [lauren] yeah. Pineapple and the blackberries. 561 00:25:20,563 --> 00:25:22,362 -You gonna re-charge it or what are you doing? -Yeah. 562 00:25:22,364 --> 00:25:25,265 I've never opened a still with a thump keg. 563 00:25:25,267 --> 00:25:28,068 It can be dangerous. They can explode. 564 00:25:28,070 --> 00:25:29,469 It's true. They can. 565 00:25:31,106 --> 00:25:32,773 [chip] the flame's off. You're good. 566 00:25:32,775 --> 00:25:34,975 Oh, I got it. Good. 567 00:25:39,081 --> 00:25:40,080 Perfect. 568 00:25:45,087 --> 00:25:46,285 Ow. 569 00:25:46,287 --> 00:25:48,488 Because I was doing such high abvs beforehand, 570 00:25:48,557 --> 00:25:51,091 I was waiting to fill those botanical jars to come off it. 571 00:25:51,193 --> 00:25:52,960 I've got this access port, which I'm thinking 572 00:25:52,962 --> 00:25:54,795 About just open that up, toss some extra stuff right in there. 573 00:25:54,830 --> 00:25:55,895 That's a great idea. 574 00:25:55,897 --> 00:25:58,732 Come on, baby. I need you to do something. 575 00:25:58,734 --> 00:26:00,767 There's charge number three. 576 00:26:00,769 --> 00:26:02,569 -[chip] are you putting more in? -[jason] yes, sir. 577 00:26:02,571 --> 00:26:04,771 -[chip] nice. -[jason] put the heat to it, baby. 578 00:26:04,773 --> 00:26:06,573 [digger] all right, guys. One hour. 579 00:26:06,575 --> 00:26:10,043 It ended up being 30 to 45 minutes before it really started kicking. 580 00:26:10,045 --> 00:26:11,478 [sighs] 581 00:26:11,480 --> 00:26:13,246 But I'm very happy with that botanical note. 582 00:26:13,248 --> 00:26:15,349 I'm going somewhere with that. 583 00:26:15,351 --> 00:26:16,483 [jason] nice. 584 00:26:17,386 --> 00:26:19,086 And how's your [bleep] coming along? 585 00:26:19,154 --> 00:26:20,787 [lauren] I don't like it. 586 00:26:20,789 --> 00:26:23,323 No, it's just a little hot. The pineapple's coming through a little rough. 587 00:26:23,325 --> 00:26:26,627 [tim] what you working with? What you got there? Strawberry? 588 00:26:26,629 --> 00:26:29,196 I put a little bit of pineapple juice in here, 589 00:26:29,264 --> 00:26:32,466 And then I made a, uh, like a triple berry, uh, simple syrup, 590 00:26:32,468 --> 00:26:34,368 So a little bit of blackberry, raspberry, strawberry 591 00:26:34,370 --> 00:26:38,405 To make it mellow, kind of smooth it out so it's a nice tasting drink for y'all. 592 00:26:38,474 --> 00:26:41,074 That's making me want to taste it. 593 00:26:41,076 --> 00:26:43,477 Chip, looks like you're doing a little blending? 594 00:26:43,545 --> 00:26:44,978 Just trying to get my flavor right. 595 00:26:45,047 --> 00:26:46,346 Those red jars down there? 596 00:26:46,348 --> 00:26:48,181 -[mark] yes, sir? -[chip] that's going to be my main flavor. 597 00:26:48,250 --> 00:26:49,750 It's a sorrel punch. Smells like mulled wine. 598 00:26:49,752 --> 00:26:51,585 It really, like, punches it up. 599 00:26:53,255 --> 00:26:56,023 [mark] very, very interesting. Lauren? 600 00:26:56,025 --> 00:26:57,691 -[lauren] hi. -What have you got going on over here? 601 00:26:57,693 --> 00:27:00,761 Pineapple's coming off a little hot for me, so I have some charcoal going here 602 00:27:00,763 --> 00:27:03,664 To try to temper that down so it's not so aggressive. 603 00:27:03,666 --> 00:27:06,166 -[mark] you're still grinding, so... -[lauren] mmm-hmm. 604 00:27:06,168 --> 00:27:08,268 You're probably good. Good luck, hon. 605 00:27:08,270 --> 00:27:10,904 -Thank you. -Jason, how you doing? 606 00:27:11,006 --> 00:27:14,541 My cherries didn't quite turn out like I wanted it to. 607 00:27:14,543 --> 00:27:17,544 That cherry came out vanilla-y, it's... It's weird. 608 00:27:17,546 --> 00:27:20,447 Well, you know, you get it where you want it. 609 00:27:20,449 --> 00:27:23,150 But the telltale sign's in the tongue. 610 00:27:23,152 --> 00:27:24,451 Good luck, jason. 611 00:27:24,453 --> 00:27:25,652 -Thank you very much. -Yes, sir. 612 00:27:27,156 --> 00:27:28,588 30 minutes, guys. 613 00:27:28,657 --> 00:27:30,290 I still think it's too freaking hot. 614 00:27:30,392 --> 00:27:33,860 Ah, this fudging proof has got me jacked. 615 00:27:33,862 --> 00:27:35,362 I don't know if I can do anything else with this [bleep] jar. 616 00:27:39,835 --> 00:27:41,968 [jason] I don't know if I can do anything else with this [bleep] jar. 617 00:27:41,970 --> 00:27:46,506 -[lauren] come on, jas. -[jason] ah, this fudging proof has got me jacked. 618 00:27:48,744 --> 00:27:50,844 Don't second guess yourself. 619 00:27:50,846 --> 00:27:53,246 We're in mad scientist mode. 620 00:27:54,983 --> 00:27:56,983 [digger] 15 minutes, folks. 621 00:27:58,287 --> 00:28:02,355 Mine is a very deep, bold, complex jar. 622 00:28:02,357 --> 00:28:07,360 But I wasn't prepared to do that much mixing. 623 00:28:07,362 --> 00:28:10,997 [lauren] as we get closer, it's becoming more and more challenging and tough. 624 00:28:14,069 --> 00:28:16,069 [jason] you know what? I think this is the jar, boys. 625 00:28:17,840 --> 00:28:21,742 I've run for 17 and a half years with my little brother. 626 00:28:21,744 --> 00:28:24,745 This other jar in the other hand is his ashes. 627 00:28:24,747 --> 00:28:28,281 I put every ounce of my soul into this jar. 628 00:28:28,350 --> 00:28:29,716 Your brother's very proud of you. 629 00:28:29,718 --> 00:28:33,487 [jason] I guarantee you. Here it is. 630 00:28:35,491 --> 00:28:36,590 [mark] good luck, buddy. 631 00:28:36,691 --> 00:28:38,124 -[digger] good luck. -[jason] thank you, sirs. 632 00:28:38,126 --> 00:28:39,993 -[digger] that's a touching story. -[mark] that's what I like. 633 00:28:40,662 --> 00:28:41,995 One minute. 634 00:28:43,465 --> 00:28:45,098 -[chip] thank you. -Good luck. 635 00:28:45,167 --> 00:28:46,666 -Thanks, guys. -Head on out. 636 00:28:47,870 --> 00:28:49,302 [digger] these are gonna be tempered down. 637 00:28:49,404 --> 00:28:50,904 They've probably got a lot more alcohol 638 00:28:51,006 --> 00:28:52,606 Than what we're gonna see in their finished product. 639 00:28:52,707 --> 00:28:56,576 Once it's carbonated, it's gonna have a whole different, brighter flavor. 640 00:28:56,645 --> 00:28:58,779 -All right, this is chip. -Looks good. 641 00:29:00,048 --> 00:29:01,982 Man, it's rosy. 642 00:29:02,083 --> 00:29:03,784 I get ginger. 643 00:29:04,753 --> 00:29:05,685 [tim] different. 644 00:29:07,356 --> 00:29:09,055 -Unique taste. -[digger] powerful. 645 00:29:09,057 --> 00:29:11,258 -Yeah, I think it's a little too much ginger. -[tim] little bit bitter. 646 00:29:11,260 --> 00:29:13,360 When you carbonate it, brightens it up. 647 00:29:13,362 --> 00:29:16,997 I don't think it's a candidate for very much tempering down. 648 00:29:17,065 --> 00:29:18,765 No, no alcohol. 649 00:29:18,767 --> 00:29:21,067 Well, pour us up another one. 650 00:29:21,069 --> 00:29:22,369 All right. 651 00:29:22,371 --> 00:29:24,070 First time using pineapple and, uh, 652 00:29:24,072 --> 00:29:25,772 You know, it definitely did come off hot. 653 00:29:25,774 --> 00:29:28,642 Very colorful. Lauren. 654 00:29:28,644 --> 00:29:30,143 It looks like strawberry. 655 00:29:30,145 --> 00:29:31,845 [mark] she kept saying pineapple. 656 00:29:31,847 --> 00:29:34,481 [tim] this could be interesting. 657 00:29:34,550 --> 00:29:36,249 I can smell alcohol. 658 00:29:36,251 --> 00:29:39,586 -Hmm. Pineapple. -Oh, I smell pineapple through and through there. 659 00:29:39,654 --> 00:29:42,255 Now we're talking! Lotta flavor. 660 00:29:42,257 --> 00:29:45,358 Damn. I'm missing the blackberry, but I'm getting the strawberry. 661 00:29:45,360 --> 00:29:47,460 Ooh! 662 00:29:47,462 --> 00:29:49,496 I think the game just changed. 663 00:29:49,598 --> 00:29:51,330 That's real pineapples. 664 00:29:51,400 --> 00:29:54,701 Gotta bring that alcohol down to carbonate it, and I hope that doesn't hurt her. 665 00:29:54,803 --> 00:29:57,103 This is jason. Lemonade. 666 00:29:57,105 --> 00:29:59,873 It was a really good idea, 667 00:29:59,875 --> 00:30:03,143 But I... I was not at all confident about my proofing. 668 00:30:03,145 --> 00:30:05,278 Ooh. 669 00:30:05,347 --> 00:30:07,681 Looks like lemonade, smells like lemonade. 670 00:30:07,749 --> 00:30:09,749 Smells like lemonade with a little bit of octane. 671 00:30:09,751 --> 00:30:10,584 [mark] yeah, it's... 672 00:30:10,685 --> 00:30:11,651 [tim] little bit different, though. 673 00:30:11,653 --> 00:30:13,186 But he wanted a cherry lemonade. 674 00:30:13,255 --> 00:30:14,454 I can't taste them. 675 00:30:14,456 --> 00:30:16,056 [digger] I'm not a huge lemonade fan, 676 00:30:16,058 --> 00:30:17,858 But I just like the way that that tastes. 677 00:30:17,860 --> 00:30:21,895 I think if he's carbonated it just like it is and put it in a can. 678 00:30:21,997 --> 00:30:23,897 If it will carbonate at that proof, 679 00:30:23,999 --> 00:30:26,266 -That's where it needs to be done. -Yeah. 680 00:30:26,268 --> 00:30:28,501 -Are we locked in? -I'm good. 681 00:30:28,570 --> 00:30:29,669 Well, I'm gonna go fetch them. 682 00:30:35,777 --> 00:30:36,877 Welcome back. 683 00:30:36,978 --> 00:30:41,047 You know, we had three fine jars of liquor. 684 00:30:41,049 --> 00:30:43,550 Chip, you had a lot of botanicals in there. 685 00:30:43,552 --> 00:30:45,051 Man, it was complex. 686 00:30:45,053 --> 00:30:47,754 -You really had to dig in there to try to separate it. -Thank you. 687 00:30:47,756 --> 00:30:51,491 I do feel like it's light on the alcohol. 688 00:30:51,560 --> 00:30:54,461 -Jason, you said you put some cherries in there. -[jason] yes, sir. 689 00:30:54,463 --> 00:30:57,864 I didn't get any cherries. I got lemonade. 690 00:30:57,866 --> 00:31:00,300 You had plenty of alcohol in it, but damn fine job. 691 00:31:00,369 --> 00:31:01,534 [jason] thank you very much. 692 00:31:01,603 --> 00:31:04,070 Lauren, I'm picking up on that berry flavor, there. 693 00:31:04,072 --> 00:31:06,006 -And, yes, pineapple. -Thank you. 694 00:31:06,008 --> 00:31:08,341 And the alcohol flavor is there too. 695 00:31:08,343 --> 00:31:10,143 I dranked a little bit of it and I can feel it. 696 00:31:10,145 --> 00:31:11,378 I don't know if it... 697 00:31:11,446 --> 00:31:13,046 If it has to be proofed down or not, 698 00:31:13,048 --> 00:31:15,348 -To... To carbonate it. -Mmm-hmm. 699 00:31:15,350 --> 00:31:19,953 Three fine jars of liquor, but somebody is going home on this. 700 00:31:19,955 --> 00:31:21,354 It was a tough decision. 701 00:31:24,192 --> 00:31:26,760 But, chip, your jar bounced you. 702 00:31:26,762 --> 00:31:27,994 Take it home, brother. 703 00:31:29,698 --> 00:31:30,964 [chip speaking] 704 00:31:30,966 --> 00:31:32,399 I'm sad. 705 00:31:32,500 --> 00:31:35,869 But, no matter what it is, this is the experience that... 706 00:31:35,871 --> 00:31:37,737 I can't tell you how much it means to me. 707 00:31:37,739 --> 00:31:39,673 It was an honor to judge you, my friend. 708 00:31:39,675 --> 00:31:40,874 -[mark] thank you, chip. -Thank you. 709 00:31:41,877 --> 00:31:45,345 That been said, you two are progressing forward. 710 00:31:45,347 --> 00:31:48,548 So, don't get too cloudy about it. 711 00:31:48,550 --> 00:31:52,085 Our next step is, you got to take what you got built, 712 00:31:52,154 --> 00:31:53,553 And let's get you carbonating. 713 00:31:53,555 --> 00:31:55,388 Head on out. We'll go get everything together. 714 00:31:58,126 --> 00:31:59,592 -[lauren] easy, guys. -[tim] thank you, all. 715 00:31:59,694 --> 00:32:01,261 -[jason] thank you, thank you. -[digger] good job. 716 00:32:13,075 --> 00:32:14,574 [digger] welcome back, guys. 717 00:32:16,078 --> 00:32:18,044 Here we go. Carbonation day. 718 00:32:18,046 --> 00:32:21,147 You notice we got an extra face in here right now. 719 00:32:21,149 --> 00:32:23,149 I'm going to hand it off to josh owens. 720 00:32:23,151 --> 00:32:25,552 He is the king of chaos and carbonation. 721 00:32:25,554 --> 00:32:28,355 Hey, y'all. I did this carbonation thing myself. 722 00:32:28,357 --> 00:32:29,990 I know how tough it is. 723 00:32:29,992 --> 00:32:31,458 We're putting co2 to it. 724 00:32:33,061 --> 00:32:34,728 God almighty! 725 00:32:34,730 --> 00:32:36,763 That thing done jumped 20 feet! 726 00:32:36,765 --> 00:32:40,367 It's a pretty tough challenge and I'm excited to see what y'all do with it. 727 00:32:40,369 --> 00:32:42,202 [narrator] to carbonate their moonshine, 728 00:32:42,303 --> 00:32:46,506 Distillers will pour their spirits into a pressurized keg. 729 00:32:46,575 --> 00:32:49,175 Then, using a co2 tank, 730 00:32:49,244 --> 00:32:52,278 They'll force carbon dioxid into the keg, 731 00:32:52,381 --> 00:32:55,248 Purging the oxygen and other inert gases, 732 00:32:55,250 --> 00:32:58,685 Forcing carbon dioxide into their moonshine. 733 00:32:58,754 --> 00:33:01,788 When reaching their desired carbonation level, 734 00:33:01,890 --> 00:33:03,723 They'll release the pressur from the keg 735 00:33:03,725 --> 00:33:07,861 And can their bubbly cocktai for the judges to taste. 736 00:33:07,863 --> 00:33:11,965 Bring us two cans of your best carbonated alcoholic beverage 737 00:33:11,967 --> 00:33:13,099 Within one hour. 738 00:33:13,168 --> 00:33:15,168 Your time starts now. 739 00:33:15,170 --> 00:33:16,202 Good luck, guys. 740 00:33:18,273 --> 00:33:19,472 You pouring spring water in there? 741 00:33:19,474 --> 00:33:21,741 [jason] yes, sir. I got to get that proof down. 742 00:33:21,743 --> 00:33:24,544 It's up way too high for a good carbonated drink. 743 00:33:24,546 --> 00:33:26,846 And I got to hit it right on, or it's not going to be right. 744 00:33:26,848 --> 00:33:30,750 So, lauren, I've noticed you dumped about 10 different things in there. 745 00:33:30,752 --> 00:33:32,118 What's all that stuff been? 746 00:33:32,120 --> 00:33:35,855 Pineapple juice, lemon juice, a little bit of orange juice, 747 00:33:35,857 --> 00:33:38,858 Fresh blackberries, and then fresh mint. 748 00:33:38,860 --> 00:33:41,327 And just a little bit of rosemary that I'm just gonna bruise up, 749 00:33:41,329 --> 00:33:43,296 See if it carries over any flavor. 750 00:33:43,398 --> 00:33:45,065 I hear you. A lot of good flavors. 751 00:33:45,067 --> 00:33:46,866 So, jason, what all did you put in yours? 752 00:33:46,868 --> 00:33:49,903 I've got lemonade and a lemon oleo. 753 00:33:49,971 --> 00:33:52,105 It was pretty much a homemade simple syrup. 754 00:33:52,207 --> 00:33:54,407 I really want to get every bit of that lemon smell 755 00:33:54,509 --> 00:33:56,543 -Just right in your nose. -[josh] okay. 756 00:33:56,545 --> 00:33:59,345 Guys, you have used up 20 of your minutes. 757 00:33:59,347 --> 00:34:00,847 You got 40 to go. 758 00:34:03,452 --> 00:34:06,252 Oh, we're getting forced carbonation now, guys. 759 00:34:08,490 --> 00:34:10,356 [josh] how many pounds of pressure you putting on there? 760 00:34:10,358 --> 00:34:12,859 This is set at 45 right now. 761 00:34:12,861 --> 00:34:14,561 I want it to be highly carbonated, 762 00:34:14,563 --> 00:34:17,163 And just tingle real, real hard in your mouth. 763 00:34:17,165 --> 00:34:20,767 I've studied about the ph levels holding the carbonation. 764 00:34:20,769 --> 00:34:23,470 I'm really curious of how my drink's gonna turn out. 765 00:34:23,472 --> 00:34:25,839 [whispers] you gotta fill that thing up about three times 766 00:34:25,841 --> 00:34:27,474 To get nothing but pure co2. 767 00:34:27,476 --> 00:34:29,375 Only, I hadn't seen him do that yet. 768 00:34:29,477 --> 00:34:31,344 But I'm interested in seeing what she'll do. 769 00:34:31,346 --> 00:34:32,846 [lauren] I think we're both gonna bring it. 770 00:34:32,848 --> 00:34:34,480 Our competitive sides are coming out now. 771 00:34:37,886 --> 00:34:40,553 It looks like jason is getting ready to put his in the can over there. 772 00:34:40,555 --> 00:34:41,955 He's working on it. 773 00:34:41,957 --> 00:34:44,557 It's not as easy as you think it is. 774 00:34:44,559 --> 00:34:46,559 You think you're just putting it in a can. 775 00:34:46,561 --> 00:34:48,862 But I'm cautioning you. I'd be careful. 776 00:34:48,864 --> 00:34:50,296 Oh, come on, baby. 777 00:34:50,365 --> 00:34:51,230 [machinery whirring] 778 00:34:52,467 --> 00:34:53,867 That canning machine is awesome. 779 00:34:55,103 --> 00:34:56,369 Check that out. 780 00:34:57,906 --> 00:35:00,306 That's killer. Can I buy that thing? 781 00:35:00,408 --> 00:35:02,342 I want to buy it. I need one. 782 00:35:02,344 --> 00:35:03,376 [digger] of course, you do. 783 00:35:03,478 --> 00:35:04,677 [jason] it's pretty neat. 784 00:35:04,746 --> 00:35:07,347 Well, that is about a handy dandy gadget, ain't it? 785 00:35:07,349 --> 00:35:09,082 [digger] yeah, you'll need to buy extra cans 786 00:35:09,151 --> 00:35:10,850 'cause when you try to get one of those set up 787 00:35:10,852 --> 00:35:12,252 You're going to kill a few cans. 788 00:35:12,254 --> 00:35:14,254 It will mash, it will twist them up. 789 00:35:14,256 --> 00:35:16,389 That would be a hell of a way for me to sell my seltzer. 790 00:35:16,458 --> 00:35:17,557 [digger] yeah. 791 00:35:17,559 --> 00:35:20,360 You getting close to being ready to carbonate? 792 00:35:20,362 --> 00:35:22,462 Yeah. I'm almost done. 793 00:35:24,166 --> 00:35:26,666 Now let's see your way of carbonation. 794 00:35:36,578 --> 00:35:39,679 [whispers] now, if she purges you'll know she knows what she's doing. 795 00:35:39,781 --> 00:35:41,247 The pressure is on. 796 00:35:41,249 --> 00:35:43,349 There's a lot of different ways to carbonate cocktails. 797 00:35:43,351 --> 00:35:44,751 Right and wrong. 798 00:35:45,754 --> 00:35:47,086 [ice crackling] 799 00:35:47,956 --> 00:35:50,290 [hissing] 800 00:35:59,100 --> 00:36:02,268 I'm very nervous to see lauren doing a couple different things 801 00:36:02,270 --> 00:36:03,670 For her forced carbonation. 802 00:36:04,472 --> 00:36:06,773 He didn't purge his air out. 803 00:36:06,775 --> 00:36:08,007 When he filled it up with co2, 804 00:36:08,009 --> 00:36:09,075 -He just left it. -[tim] yeah. 805 00:36:09,077 --> 00:36:10,944 I'm quite nervous. I will not lie. 806 00:36:15,150 --> 00:36:16,215 [josh] I did this a few weeks ago in the woods. 807 00:36:16,217 --> 00:36:17,784 Funny that I'm sitting here judging it this week. 808 00:36:17,885 --> 00:36:19,385 And how did it turn out? Do you like it? 809 00:36:19,487 --> 00:36:20,620 It turned out good. 810 00:36:20,622 --> 00:36:22,555 I didn't see those, though. I had to make mine. 811 00:36:22,557 --> 00:36:25,858 I took a 15 gallon beer keg, I drilled a hole in it. 812 00:36:25,860 --> 00:36:27,393 Now, that would have saved me some headache. 813 00:36:27,495 --> 00:36:28,461 You should have come seen me. 814 00:36:28,463 --> 00:36:29,596 I'd have took care of you, buddy. 815 00:36:29,664 --> 00:36:30,897 -You sell those? -[digger] yeah. 816 00:36:30,966 --> 00:36:32,198 I didn't know that. 817 00:36:32,300 --> 00:36:34,267 [digger] you'd be making your own red bull, josh. 818 00:36:34,269 --> 00:36:36,269 Yeah. They say, "red bull gives you wings, 819 00:36:36,271 --> 00:36:38,404 But moonshine gives you four-wheel drive." 820 00:36:38,473 --> 00:36:39,872 Sometimes it puts you in the mud. 821 00:36:39,874 --> 00:36:41,474 Ain't that right? 822 00:36:41,476 --> 00:36:42,475 [all laugh] 823 00:36:45,547 --> 00:36:46,379 [air hissing] 824 00:36:47,649 --> 00:36:49,215 [digger] jason, I was noticing, 825 00:36:49,217 --> 00:36:52,085 You didn't purge the air off of it and then, fill it back up again. 826 00:36:52,186 --> 00:36:53,753 Were you not worried you wouldn't have enough 827 00:36:53,755 --> 00:36:55,588 -Co2? -[jason] I didn't want to over foam it. 828 00:36:55,657 --> 00:36:58,992 -That citrus is gonna take good to carbonation. -[digger] uh-huh. 829 00:36:58,994 --> 00:37:00,193 I have very little to work with. 830 00:37:00,262 --> 00:37:01,361 I didn't want to foam. 831 00:37:01,363 --> 00:37:03,363 If I foam, it was over. 832 00:37:04,966 --> 00:37:07,367 [lauren] a little bit of a foamy action here. 833 00:37:07,369 --> 00:37:08,701 I think she foamed it up. 834 00:37:08,703 --> 00:37:12,405 [lauren] having too many particles can cause foaming 835 00:37:12,507 --> 00:37:14,374 And that's a nightmare to can anything 836 00:37:14,376 --> 00:37:16,576 That has a lot of sediment in there. 837 00:37:16,645 --> 00:37:19,145 Ooh, we got some fizzy fuzz in there. 838 00:37:19,147 --> 00:37:21,581 [lauren] I thought there was more liquid on the bottom, but there's not. 839 00:37:21,683 --> 00:37:23,049 I think she's going to make another batch. 840 00:37:23,051 --> 00:37:24,584 [josh] yeah, it can't be just a touch light. 841 00:37:25,887 --> 00:37:28,788 -Would you buy a half can? -[chuckles] right on. 842 00:37:28,890 --> 00:37:30,490 10 minutes, boys and girls. 843 00:37:32,060 --> 00:37:33,860 [lauren] definitely trial and error 844 00:37:33,862 --> 00:37:36,729 With a different setup that I have never had any experience working with 845 00:37:36,731 --> 00:37:39,499 But, excited to have them drink my canned cocktail 846 00:37:39,600 --> 00:37:40,767 And I think they'll really enjoy it. 847 00:37:40,769 --> 00:37:41,768 I'm ready. 848 00:37:41,770 --> 00:37:43,169 [jason] all right. 849 00:37:43,171 --> 00:37:45,171 -Good luck. -Good luck. 850 00:37:45,173 --> 00:37:47,173 [jason] hope y'all enjoy these four cans here. 851 00:37:47,175 --> 00:37:48,941 May the best can win. 852 00:37:48,943 --> 00:37:51,177 Thanks, guys! 853 00:37:51,246 --> 00:37:54,447 Let's bust the top on these things. I'm dying to taste it. 854 00:37:54,449 --> 00:37:55,782 [tim] all right. Here we go. 855 00:37:55,883 --> 00:37:57,283 See if we got any fizzy. 856 00:37:57,285 --> 00:37:58,985 [can opens] 857 00:37:58,987 --> 00:38:01,020 That's just like it's supposed to be. 858 00:38:01,022 --> 00:38:02,355 Whose is it? Oh. 859 00:38:03,191 --> 00:38:04,691 [tim] now, we know who that is. 860 00:38:04,792 --> 00:38:06,759 Open lauren's other can, there, tim. 861 00:38:06,761 --> 00:38:08,494 [can opens] 862 00:38:08,563 --> 00:38:09,595 Oh, yeah. 863 00:38:10,465 --> 00:38:11,898 [tim] yeah, all the suds. 864 00:38:14,269 --> 00:38:15,868 It's good as hell. 865 00:38:15,870 --> 00:38:17,537 That's almost orgasmic. 866 00:38:17,539 --> 00:38:19,172 Tastes like a punch to me. 867 00:38:19,174 --> 00:38:21,507 You can definitely tell there's a little bit of that oj in there. 868 00:38:21,576 --> 00:38:22,975 -I get pineapple. -A lot of pineapple. 869 00:38:23,077 --> 00:38:24,277 You definitely can taste the pineapple. 870 00:38:24,346 --> 00:38:26,846 It could be a little bit more carbonated. 871 00:38:26,848 --> 00:38:28,548 [burps] there's you carbonation. 872 00:38:28,550 --> 00:38:32,051 -I put 17 years into that recipe. -Mmm-hmm. 873 00:38:32,053 --> 00:38:35,288 But I'm really nervous about how it turned out. 874 00:38:35,390 --> 00:38:36,722 [can opens] 875 00:38:36,758 --> 00:38:39,359 That had a little bit more pop to it, it sounded like. 876 00:38:39,361 --> 00:38:40,760 [josh] that's the lemonade in there. 877 00:38:40,762 --> 00:38:42,395 [digger] though, we still have another can. 878 00:38:42,464 --> 00:38:44,263 Hold on. Thanks, boss. 879 00:38:44,265 --> 00:38:46,666 -[can opens] -[josh] all right, then. 880 00:38:46,668 --> 00:38:48,668 [digger] it looks flat coming out. 881 00:38:48,670 --> 00:38:51,070 [tim] it's really, really light carbonation. 882 00:38:51,072 --> 00:38:52,171 [mark] yeah. 883 00:38:52,173 --> 00:38:54,207 [tim] you get any on the tongue? 884 00:38:54,275 --> 00:38:55,742 [mark] a little. Very little. 885 00:38:55,744 --> 00:38:57,143 It's got a great flavor to it. 886 00:38:57,946 --> 00:38:59,245 This [bleep] is good too. 887 00:38:59,247 --> 00:39:01,547 It reminds me of my grandma's lemonade. 888 00:39:01,549 --> 00:39:02,982 -With a kick. -[josh] yeah. 889 00:39:03,051 --> 00:39:03,850 Hold on. 890 00:39:05,553 --> 00:39:06,786 Okay, tickle. 891 00:39:06,888 --> 00:39:08,187 [chuckles] 892 00:39:08,256 --> 00:39:10,022 -Damn, is it good! -Yeah. 893 00:39:10,024 --> 00:39:11,457 Oh, I'm getting a buzz. 894 00:39:11,459 --> 00:39:13,593 -[digger] well, hell, you ought to. -Whoo! 895 00:39:13,694 --> 00:39:17,163 He did a good job. I just think he lost a step of carbonation. 896 00:39:17,165 --> 00:39:18,431 I do, too. 897 00:39:18,433 --> 00:39:19,565 -Cheers. -Yeah. 898 00:39:19,567 --> 00:39:20,666 -I love you. -Love you, too. 899 00:39:20,668 --> 00:39:22,468 But I do want to beat you. 900 00:39:22,470 --> 00:39:25,004 -[chuckles] -I want to beat you, too. 901 00:39:25,006 --> 00:39:26,639 Everybody rock solid? 902 00:39:26,641 --> 00:39:27,974 I'm with you. 903 00:39:27,976 --> 00:39:29,008 [mark] I'm riding with you, bud. 904 00:39:29,043 --> 00:39:30,076 [digger] well, I'm gonna go fetch them. 905 00:39:32,647 --> 00:39:34,147 Welcome back, guys. 906 00:39:34,149 --> 00:39:36,149 One of y'all will be named master distiller, 907 00:39:36,151 --> 00:39:39,152 And win a limited run of your liquor 908 00:39:39,154 --> 00:39:42,088 At sugarlands distilling company in gatlinburg, tennessee. 909 00:39:42,157 --> 00:39:44,657 Jason, there wasn't so much carbonation on it. 910 00:39:44,659 --> 00:39:46,392 But the flavor was perfect. 911 00:39:46,461 --> 00:39:47,860 Amazing! 912 00:39:47,862 --> 00:39:50,663 I can't believe you got that out of rinds of freaking lemons. 913 00:39:50,665 --> 00:39:52,165 I've never heard of that before. 914 00:39:52,167 --> 00:39:54,000 That's a first for me. Amazing job. 915 00:39:54,002 --> 00:39:55,868 [mark] I promise you, 916 00:39:55,870 --> 00:39:59,105 Your brother ain't any prouder of that jar than I am. 917 00:39:59,107 --> 00:40:01,908 Thank you very much. It means a lot. 918 00:40:01,976 --> 00:40:05,344 Lauren, your flavors was off the chain as well. 919 00:40:05,346 --> 00:40:08,247 So, lauren, I saw you over there with this flavor, and that flavor, 920 00:40:08,249 --> 00:40:11,083 And I'm thinking, "what in the world is going to happen with this?" 921 00:40:11,185 --> 00:40:13,186 But it came out excellent. 922 00:40:13,254 --> 00:40:14,654 You know, that pineapple that was in there, 923 00:40:14,656 --> 00:40:16,122 It was just all over the place. 924 00:40:16,124 --> 00:40:18,157 I mean, it was unreal. 925 00:40:18,159 --> 00:40:21,994 But, unfortunately, both of you can't be master distiller. 926 00:40:23,398 --> 00:40:24,464 And, uh... 927 00:40:27,602 --> 00:40:30,069 Lauren, you're the next master distiller. 928 00:40:30,071 --> 00:40:32,004 -Congratulations. -Thanks. 929 00:40:32,006 --> 00:40:33,606 [clapping] 930 00:40:38,246 --> 00:40:40,079 I'm [bleep] pumped! Like, I'm excited. 931 00:40:40,181 --> 00:40:43,883 But, it's hard going against someone like jason, 932 00:40:43,952 --> 00:40:45,451 Who you build these friendships with. 933 00:40:45,453 --> 00:40:48,654 I think that's what really truly makes it so emotional. 934 00:40:49,958 --> 00:40:51,791 One fell short on carbonation. 935 00:40:51,893 --> 00:40:53,659 That's the only difference. Carbonation. 936 00:40:53,661 --> 00:40:55,394 -[digger] yup. -I thank you all for your kind words. 937 00:40:55,496 --> 00:40:57,330 You guys are awesome. 938 00:40:57,332 --> 00:40:59,265 [lauren] the title of master distiller means to m 939 00:40:59,267 --> 00:41:02,902 That I am capable and able to do this, 940 00:41:03,004 --> 00:41:06,305 As a young woman in the distilling scene. 941 00:41:06,374 --> 00:41:08,107 And the first thing I'm going to do when I get home 942 00:41:08,109 --> 00:41:12,645 Is hit up, uh, jason and have him build me a nice copper moonshine still. 943 00:41:12,647 --> 00:41:14,447 Here's to you guys. Good job, y'all. 944 00:41:14,449 --> 00:41:18,084 She beat a good moonshiner and laid down some good liquor. 945 00:41:18,086 --> 00:41:19,452 And she ought to be proud of that. 946 00:41:19,454 --> 00:41:20,753 Get the hell out of here, both of you. 947 00:41:20,755 --> 00:41:22,088 Quick, we're gonna start crying. 948 00:41:22,090 --> 00:41:23,289 Love y'all. 949 00:41:23,391 --> 00:41:24,857 All right, guys. Congratulations. 950 00:41:24,859 --> 00:41:26,759 [mark] I'm too old for this much [bleep]. 951 00:41:26,761 --> 00:41:29,061 -[digger] yep. -[mark] god almighty! 952 00:41:29,063 --> 00:41:30,096 [digger chuckles]