Is Homemade Alcohol Safe to Drink?

Is Homemade Alcohol Safe to Drink?

If creating homemade alcohol, it is essential to read up on the process and recipes to ensure a successful and safe experience. Home spirit alcohol made from the Still Spirits product range is just as safe to drink as commercial spirits.

You may have heard about a cheap, quick way to make a kind of homemade alcohol that goes by many different names, including pruno, hooch, brew, prison wine, and buck.

It works like this: Pick a juice with at least 20g of sugar per serving, add a packet of specially designed yeast, plug the bottle with an airlock, and wait 48 hours. Ingredients that can cause death or irreparable damage to the drinker’s vital organs should be avoided.

Detecting Methanol Poisoning

The reason why ethanol may be present in homemade alcohol is because of errors that are made when the alcohol is being distilled or fermented – without the knowledge of the person making it. Homemade alcohol can come off the still as high as 96% ABV. It can also cause serious damage to the mouth, throat, and esophagus. Symptoms of methanol poisoning include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

Is Moonshine Bad for the Liver?

Moonshine lacks regulation. Consuming it risks methanol poisoning, blindness, liver damage. Purchase moonshine from licensed distillers only. Home brewing requires quality materials and safe processes. However, moderation remains key with any alcohol.