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Moonshine is as much a part of Americana as the drive-in movie or baseball. The very name conjures up images of secret stills hidden deep in the woods and guarded by miserly old-timers. However, the mythology and romance which surrounds moonshine belies it's importance to American culture over the y …

Moonshine: An IntroductionSince the dawn of American history, people have been home-making alcoholic beverages. Moonshine is characterized by two ideas: freedom and craftsmanship. After the American Revolution, the federal government placed a tax on liquor production to pay for expenses made by the …

Apple pie moonshine is an old favorite. Its sweet, pleasantly spiced apple flavor takes the edge off of especially strong moonshine, and makes it more enjoyable for people who can’t handle the kick and flavor of straight-up shine. Once you’ve tried apple pie moonshine, you’ll want to have some o …

Honor Distilling Tradition! Copper is the traditional choice for distilling alcohol. Although it is an expensive metal, it simply provides superior results. This is why modern professional distilleries continue to use copper stills to this day.What Other Materials Can Used To Make A Still?It is poss …

This is a follow up to our previous blog post on distilling safely: distillation safety tipsSafety Measures During DistillationSafety is of the utmost importance to anyone who does distillation, regardless of their experience. There are real dangers that are involved in home distilling, including ri …

Moonshining is an art. There are countless ways of doing it, and almost all of them are correct. However, it is a potentially dangerous art that requires planning and care. Distilling is a science that can at times involve risk. As such, it is important that you take proper precautions to minimize r …