Hooch is a funny name for a"homemade wine", but it sure is catchy. Other terms, like "pruno wine" or "buck wine", have been around as nicknames for this DIY booze as well. So take this article as part-guide and part-fun-trivia-piece. Don't go … [Read more...] about How to Make Hooch
Spirits
How to Make Rum
Most people know what rum is, or at least have tried something like a rum coke. If you hadn't known, rum is made from fermenting sugarcane juice or molasses and then distilling them to get that fantastic alcohol for cocktails or just over … [Read more...] about How to Make Rum
How to Make Absinthe at Home
Absinthe has had a certain reputation for its strength and hallucinogenic characteristic (more on that later). It’s fun to make absinthe at home, whether you want to do it just to make one customized to your preferences, or to get a hallucinogenic … [Read more...] about How to Make Absinthe at Home
How to Make Moonshine
Ever watched movies and wondered how they say they make moonshine in their bathtub at home? Well, it’s not like rocket science! It’s actually pretty easy to make it at home. Check out this guide on how to make moonshine yourself, which includes … [Read more...] about How to Make Moonshine
How to Make Potato Vodka
Typically made with grain, potatoes have been popular as a substitute mash for vodka, giving the vodka an earthy tone. It's important to note that the information here is purely for reference purposes. Brewing and distilling liquor like vodka and … [Read more...] about How to Make Potato Vodka
How Spirits and Liquors Are Made
Spirits and liquors are all created using a millennium-old process called distillation. While many of the ingredients and processes vary dramatically, they all rely on this ancient process. Good distillation is part art, part science. It takes an … [Read more...] about How Spirits and Liquors Are Made
Home Brewer to Home Distiller (and how you can do it too)
The following is a guest post from Homebrew Academy reader David from New Orleans. David is a true DIY'er, making beer, spirits, wine, cheese, kombucha, and many more homemade treats. Most craft beer lovers and scotch whisky aficionados are … [Read more...] about Home Brewer to Home Distiller (and how you can do it too)