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Moonshine is synonymous with illegal and highly potent hooch that’s been distilled in the dead of night. As well as being illegal, it gets a bad rep for being dangerous. But what makes it dangerous? The term moonshine often refers to a homemade corn whiskey or other home-distilled spirits. If not done correctly, moonshine can{…}
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It’s important to know and control the pH all the way through the brewing process. From mashing, to ensure optimal starch conversion, through to fermentation, so our yeast propagate correctly and produce the desired flavor congeners. But what pH are we trying to get to? The best pH varies based on what you’re brewing, be{…}
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