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Moonshine

Moonshine is a high proof spirit typically made from corn mash. It is usually homemade, and tends to be more popular in times of prohibition.

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How much moonshine can you have in Ohio?

No. Distillation of liquor without a distiller's license is illegal everywhere in the US under federal law. Whether it's also illegal under state law is kind of irrelevant.

Can you make your own Moonshine?

yes anything with enough sugar can be made into alcohol. so the equation is yeast + sugar = co2 and alcohol as a byproduct. so yes sweet corn with enough sugar can be made into alcohol. try homemade cider first though.

How long do you let moonshine ferment?

It all depends really on things like amount of yeast, mash, temperature, etc. But usually it'll take abut 4-5 days. To be sure, wait to distill until the mash has stopped bubbling and it has a really sour taste. Fermentation speeds up at higher temperatures, but make sure you don't let the temp. get above 120F or the yeast will start to die, which means theres nothing to produce alcohol.

Is moonshine legal in Washington state?

Moonshine is illegal in every state. You can buy a product they say is moonshine in liquor stores, but it's not anywhere near the alcohol percentage of real moonshine.

How is the best way to dilute moonshine?

Moonshine is diluted in a proofing barel. Water is added slowly until the desired proof is achieved.

Is moonshine legal?

While there are several companies who DO possess a federal tax stamp to legally distill and sell a product they call "Moonshine" the production of 'homemade,' untaxed alcohol for consumption is illegal in the US by federal law.

Can you own a moonshine still in Alabama?

Yes, it is illegal in the state of florida to operate a moonshine still and to even be in possession of the liquor. Less than a gallon in your possession is a misdemeanor of the second degree; more than a gallon will get you charged with a felony of the third degree.

How do you make Moonshine legally in SC?

Can you make Moonshine legally in South Carolina

What does moonshine taste like?

I am drinking some now. Made from white sugar, bakers yeast and water (and cinnamon, but that didn't work) The actual flavor, when watered down a whole lot, it something like white bread dough.

Is it legal to make moonshine in wv?

yes

mountain moonshine is one of the many distilleries in west Virginia that legally produces and sells moonshine

Can you make moonshine in Nebraska for yourself?

Yes, as it is on most all other states ... BUT ... only for personal consumption. You cannot sell it nor distribute it to others than your own immediate household family (those living with you under the same roof as permanent residents).

Is it legal to make moonshine in Washington?

No, it is illegal to produce distilled spirits without a license in the state of Washington.

US Federal law makes it illegal to produce or sell distilled liquor without a license in all 50 states, so it doesn't matter what state you're in.

A properly licensed distillery can make liquor according to traditional "moonshine" recipes, sell it in earthenware jugs or mason jars, and even call it "Moonshine" if they want ... as long as all the taxes are paid on it, the government is perfectly happy with this. If you mean that kind of moonshine, sure, it's legal; there are a few distilleries that do more or less exactly this.

Is possessing moonshine legal?

The States of Nebraska, Kansas, and Tennessee (as well as the District of British Columbia) state in their State Constitution that moonshine, also referred to as alcohol, is "the right and apparent civility of the state or district resident thereof, accoriding to his or her own citizenship clauses."

Another View: The above statement is all well and good, but does not answer the question which is . . . is it LEGAL?

(in the US) several LICENSED distilleries lawfully produce "moonshine" whiskey - and PAY THE FEDERAL and STATE TAXES on its production.

The above highlighted phrases are the crux of the matter: LICENSED - LEGALLY PRODUCED - and TAXED.

Can moonshine give you heartburn?

Yes, I am drinking it as I type this, and I have wicked heartburn.

But I love it.

When was Moonshine - Dennis Wilson song - created?

Moonshine - Dennis Wilson song - was created in 1976.

Can an individual make moonshine for personal use in west virginia?

No, it is illegal to distill Moonshine (unless you hold a federal license to do so) anywhere in the United States. Read more, below.

How do you make hooch?

supplies needed: 8 oranges(it can be other fruit to), 1 cup of sugar, 1 gallon jug, 6 slices of bread, a smal bowl with some water in it.

step 1- put oranges in blender or you can smash it up your self.

step 2- take the bread one by one and soak it into the water and drain the water you soaked the bread with back into the bowl( you do this because it exracts the yeast from the bread) do this 2 times per slice of bread.

step 3- pour the cup of sugar into the gallon jug, then put 16 oz. of hot water into the jug.

step 4- put the oranges you mashed up from step 1 into the jug

step 5- pour the yeast extract from the bread into the jug.

step 6- put enough water to fill the rest of the jug up and stir this all together.

step 7- put the lid on and let it ferment for 5 days BE SURE TO UNSCREW THE CAP EVERY 6 HOURS AS IF YOU DONT AND LEAVE IT ALONE IT WILL EXPLODE.

step 7- get drunk on day 5

What movie did Richard Pryor star in about moonshine and racing?

"Greased Lightning" (1977). Stars Richard Pryor, Beau Bridges, Pam Grier, Cleavon Little, Vincent Gardenia. This film is based on the life of Wendell Scott, the first African-American to win a top tier NASCAR race.