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How do you test moonshine for alcohol?
An alcoholometer works by measuring the density of your moonshine and comparing it to pure alcohol. You simply place the alcoholometer in a jar or batch of moonshine and turn the device on. Once it’s identified the density of your moonshine, it will display the ABV.
Does moonshine taste better with age?
Aging Moonshine Can Enhance Its Taste Although it is a fact that the flavored spirit can be consumed right on the very same day it is distilled, many distillers suggest that you will benefit a lot if you let your spirit sit in the bottle for one month or more in a dark place which enhances its taste.
What can happen if you drink bad moonshine?
Methanol Toxicity Methyl alcohol (methanol) is the bad stuff that could be found in moonshine (or any distilled spirit for that matter). Pure methanol is very dangerous and it is definitely able to cause blindness and even kill people.
How do I know if I have ethanol or methanol?
Take note of the scent: If it is pungent and irritating, methanol is present in the alcohol. If the scent is dominating and fruity, only ethanol is present.
How can you tell the difference between methanol and ethanol?
Ethanol has a heavy, burning smell and emits bright blue flame. Methanol is unpredictable and has a characteristic odour. When burning it gives off light white flame. Ethanol is typically prepared by the fermentation of food crops from factories.
How do you know if moonshine is bad?
Folklore tells us one way to test the purity of moonshine is to pour some in a metal spoon and set it on fire. 6 If it burns with a blue flame it is safe, but if it burns with a yellow or red flame, it contains lead, prompting the old saying, “Lead burns red and makes you dead.”
Can you drink 40 year old moonshine?
In short, moonshine, like other plain spirits, does not really go bad. This means moonshine has an indefinite shelf life, unless you are dealing with a flavored option (which can spoil as a result of its high sugar density).
Does moonshine expire?
Although different sources will say different things, the answer for whether moonshine can go bad or not is clear – a bottle of unflavored moonshine, much like other plain spirits, has an indefinite shelf life. A flavored bottle of moonshine is likely to have a shorter shelf life, however.
What proof is Real moonshine?
The proof is double the percentage of alcohol. Absolut Vodka (I have a bottle here) has 40\% alcohol and is therefore 80 proof. Moonshine that is 150 proof has 75\% alcohol. Now, real moonshine is 180 proof, and one small cup can knock you on your arse.
What are the side effects of drinking moonshine?
Mixing alcohol and medications also may increase the risk of complications such as: Liver damage. Heart problems. Internal bleeding. Impaired breathing. Depression.
What does moonshine taste like?
Good moonshine is smooth and potent. It has more burn than whiskey, but it does not set your mouth on fire. It tastes slightly like whiskey and nothing like rum. If it tastes like rum, the distiller used too much sugar.
Is it safe to drink moonshine?
When done properly, moonshine is as safe to drink as the liquor you buy in a store. Be sure to consult your local ordinances about the legality of making moonshine. Research the person who made the moonshine, if you haven’t made it yourself. Make sure it is someone you trust and cares about your safety.