Moonshine is a high proof whiskey often made in the hills of the Appalachian Mountains. This southern delight is any illegally distilled alcohol and is traditionally manufactured by moonlight hence the name: Moonshine.
So how is made? (Please note, this is informational and by no means meant to encourage anyone to open a basement distillery)
Basic Ingredients: Corn Meal, Sugar, Water, Yeast, Malt
Process:
1.) Mix all ingredients together into a large container, creating a “mash.” Move mixture into a still and let ferment.
2.) Heat Mash, creating vaporization (173° F.) The mash will create a clear but dark liquid.
3.) Trap vapor using a tube or coil. The vapor will transfer into the second container– this condensation is moonshine.
Simple as apple pie!
(See what I did there? Apple pie is a common flavor of Moonshine! Haha!)
Moonshiners is back on Discovery! I can’t even call this one a guilty pleasure because I love this show so much. Maybe it’s because I live in Tennessee. Maybe I have been forced to listen to “Rocky Top” one time too many. I have a huge appreciation for the Appalachia tradition of making moonshine. When I see a mason jar at a social outing I get excited. Have you ever wondered how moonshine was made? Be sure to check out season two Wednesday night’s @ 10PM EST!