The through of distilling your own batch of moonshine might seem like a daughnting task to some people. After all, you have to use lots of heavy pots and copper equipment to ensure its turns out just right. Making even a few small mistakes could ruin an otherwise perfect batch of moonshine. While there’s no […]
I think just about everyone has heard the old saying that drinking moonshine can cause blindness. Even if you don’t personally know anyone who’s gone blind from drinking moonshine, you’ve probably heard this rumor before. But is there any actual truth to this rumor, or is it just some tall-tale myth used to dissuade moonshiners? […]
The art of making moonshine is a century-old tradition with roots going back to the mid-to-late 1800s. While there are countless different techniques and ingredients used to create it, nearly all of them are done with a still. As the name suggests, the “still” is used to distill alcohol vapor from the solution or ingredient […]
Movies based around the moonshine culture are typically filled with action, excitement and fast cars. While there have been dozens of moonshine movies to hit the big screen, a select few stand out from the rest. Whether you are a moonshiner or not, chances are you’ll enjoy watching the following movies. #1 – Thunder and […]
Authentic home-brewed moonshine is known for having a powerful kick that can knock some people out of their shoes. While some people enjoy their moonshine straight, you can make it more palatable by mixing it with other ingredients. If the near-100% alcohol content is too much for you to handle, you should use mix your […]
The exceptionally strong bite of moonshine is too much for some people to enjoy. If you aren’t used to its 95% alcohol content, you might have a hard time drinking it. So, what can you do with your batch of moonshine if you don’t intend on drinking it? Well, before you pour it down the […]
Apple pie is one of the most popular varieties of flavored moonshine. The delightfully sweet flavors of apple mixed with hints of cinnamon is a truly wonderful combination that most people will instantly fall in love with. Whether you like actual apple pies or not, you’re sure to enjoy a glass of apple pie moonshine. […]
If it’s not done right, a batch of freshly distilled moonshine may have a bitter or even pungent flavor. This automatically turns some people away from the hobby. It’s a discouraging sight to find your first batch of moonshine tastes bad. Thankfully, however, there are several different precautions moonshiners can take to improve the flavor […]
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of distilling your very own moonshine. Being able to turn some corn, sugar and other ingredients into a delicious bottle of moonshine gives you a sense of pride. All of the hard work and time spend in the still is worth it when you are finally able to drink […]
Nearly every experienced moonshiner use copper as their choice of material to build a still. There are a select few who may prefer stainless steel simply because it’s readily available, but copper is the preferred material by most moonshiners. If you are unfamiliar with the process, however, you might be wondering why so many people […]