YUEWOAlcohol Still 5.8GAL/13.2GAL Stainless Steel Alcohol Distiller Home Brewing Distillery Kit with 2” Crystal Still Column for DIY Whisky Wine Brandy Gin Vodka Alcohol Making

First of all, I must say this is an incredibly beautiful piece of equipment (I purchased the 5.8 gallon) and I'm glad I purchased it. I wanted to leave a fairly detailed review because it's a hefty price and I was sceptical since there were no reviews I was able to reference. Just for background, you can probably call me a begginer, but have an alright head on my shoulders and a good sense for improvisation.This product came just as shown; it included all those little extra gifts it talks about. It was truly amazing how the fit it all into the size of packaging that they did.If you're someone that needs setup instructions, let me just say there may as well not be any--that is, the 'instructions' arent very instructive and are mostly in chinese; I did, however, appreciate the diagram they included demonstrating two different ways to setup your pump system.My only true criticism I cant blame on user error, is that the drip spout is right over the top of the lid--not a big problem, in the photo you should be able to see how I just mounted a small copper pipe to remedy that. So a quick fix with a trip to Lowe's or Home Depot for pipe and/or tubing.A mild irritant, only even worth mention because the price paid, pertains to the hoses. I didnt much like the way you have to cram the included hoses in such a tight space (like I said, mild irritant; can also be remedied with a trip to Lowe's). I also experienced a leak (which I noticed the manual/pamphlet said may occur around or above 80 C)--it was really more of a small drip and it only occurred on the inlet on the reflux column, easily and quickly countered by wrapping a rag around it.Unfortunately I cant speak on the pump I received, because I used a different one I already had that was more powerful; mine worked fine, but may be more than really needed and I'll probably switch to the one I was sent.I'm ashamed to admit it, but due to user error, I managed to break my needle valve--I'm just one of those people that likes to wrench things to the point they break, so its probably more on me than any kind of critical manufacturing defect. Besides, I found that I could get a 5 pack of identical needle valves for around $13.I'd also like to add (for anyone that may be new to this like I was) to just remember to clean equipment thoroughly before use--ideally, you should probably do a vinegar run. I neglected performing a vinegar run out of eagerness and just did deep a deep clean by hand washing thinking it would suffice. I dont wish to speak on the atrocious results.Summing it all up--this is a great and beautiful piece of equipment. No major complaints. Any issue I've experienced can be handled quickly and cheaply by going to Lowe's. I'm extremely satisfied with the purchase and am glad I can be the first to leave written feedback.

Great product, was a little dirty from the manufacturering process but once cleaned up it was in great shape. Everything was wrapped up nice and tight and the quality is pretty darn good. If you add a gin basket to the setup be sure to support it with something so the still doesn't tip over. We changed out the fittings for the water lines right off the bat because I just don't like pex slip fittings. The bottom in magnetic and thick so you can use induction plate if you like. We used our glass top stove as you can see and it worked great.

I bought this as my first still and had an experienced distiller help me run my first batch. He was impressed with the quality and operation. I did move to clear tubing and a water flow valve that had more of a fine adjustment. Other than that it worked great. Be sure to do a cleaning run and have citric acid available to clean the copper parts after your first few runs. You will need a gas burner or a 220v hot plate. A 110v hot plate was too slow to heat a full patch.

Item came with missing parts and dent in it. I tried to see if I could have a credit for this but it only gives an option to return. Very disappointing and it would be nice to get something back in this

It is stainless steel and looks OK but assembly was impossible because the gaskets are too small. I sent it back and bought one through a different place. They helped me put it together. Now I can make all I want.

The media could not be loaded. This is a great option for a reasonably priced small still. The column itself has exceptional build quality, however the rest of the components I would say have poor build quality. The welds are dirty/weren’t purged and there is a lot of residual dirt and grime. I was pleasantly surprised that the boiler did work on my induction cooktop even though that was not specified in the description.

I'll begin to say I am just getting into distillation but have an engineering degree and appreciate quality and value...this still has both in spades! I took a gamble as there were few reviews and ordered the still. My expectation have been exceeded in every way. This still is a beast and grossly under priced. The column pieces are industrial grade and the kettle itself seems substantial. I have attached pictures of the assembled still, python segment, bubbler plate, and bubbler plate in python tower. My only hesitation with this still is the bubbler plates sit between the python segments so not sure what viewing will be possible which is very important with a reflux still. Having said that and not running the still yet my concerns may be completely unwarranted. Comes with accurate temp (C) gages and all hoses necessary for operation..I do plan on cutting a hole in the bottom of the kettle and installing a 1" NPT coupling to accept a 2000W heating coil before operating...don't like the idea of an open flame and volatile vapors.I've heard of cheap Chinese...but this thing is like it was built in Germany, a quality piece!Ran some water through the still to clean after installing a 2000W internal element. You could clearly see the vapors "dancing" in the python tower windows. Love this still!Added an internal heating element port and 2000W heater controlled with a PWM...fantastic!

The media could not be loaded. Works on my induction top chugging along nicely. Wish it came with a pump took a little research to find the right size to fit hose