Most moonshine contains methanol, some added to give it kick and some from the brewing itself. A major metabolite of methanol is formic/methanoic acid; this is the same checmical found in wasp stings and ant bites. It damages the nerves of the eye and causes blindness in that way.
Moonshine is usually made by fermenting sugars from grain starch. However, moonshine by its definition means it was most likely distilled illegally, meaning that there can be contaminations such as antifreeze, lead and artificially added methanol.
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Moonshine is usually made by fermenting sugars from grain starch. However, moonshine by its definition means it was most likely distilled illegally, meaning that there can be contaminations such as antifreeze, lead and artificially added methanol.
Can you make Moonshine legally in South Carolina
Yes, you can make moonshine outside in the winter time.
No, a person cannot make moonshine legally in Alabama. Alabama state law forbids the making or distilling of moonshine whiskey. The state of Alabama has created a special task force to stop the illegal making of moonshine.
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yes mountain moonshine is one of the many distilleries in west Virginia that legally produces and sells moonshine
Moonshine is a name used for illegally produced, home made alcohol.
methanol has a lower burning point, so an engine running on methanol can make more power with less heat.
not in the united states. it is a felony. You even have to get a special permit to make moonshine for scientific reasons. it is legal, however, to make beer.