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by Prof. Florence Morissette Sr. Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Who is moonshine?

She is a beautiful and semi-literate Crick Elf druid of Melora played by Emily Axford . With trouble afoot at the ol' Crick, Moonshine set out to get to the bottom of the problem.

What is moonshine trying to get to the bottom of?

With trouble afoot at the ol' Crick, Moonshine set out to get to the bottom of the problem. She is "dangerously fertile", making her a prime young candidate for the role of Mee Maw (leader of her people), but she is actively avoiding this duty in favor of traveling and expanding her spore library.

Is moonshine the same as Mountain Dew?

In recent years commercial producers increasingly label some of their products as "moonshine". Not to be confused with Mountain Dew or White spirit. Different languages and countries have their own terms for moonshine (see Moonshine by country ).

Why is it called Moonshine and not Hooch?

Supposedly, the name was adopted due to potential hallucinogenic side-effects of the alcohol’s impurities. Nevertheless, moonshine is also known under many other names including hooch, white lightning, and mash liquor. Different cultures produced their own types of moonshine using a variety of ingredients.

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What race is Hardwon surefoot?

half-elfHardwon Surefoot (given name: Elias Stormborn II) is a half-elf (originally human) fighter played by Jake Hurwitz.

What kind of Druid is moonshine?

Crick Elf DruidMoonshine Cybin is a beautiful Crick Elf Druid (Circle of Spores)/Barbarian played by Emily Axford. She is one of the founding members of the Band of Boobs alongside Hardwon Surefoot and Beverly Toegold V.

How old is Beverly Toegold?

fifteen year oldBio. Beverly Toegold V starts out as a fifteen year old Green Teen from Galaderon. He is the fifth of his name and his father is the captain of the Green Knights.

Who plays Hardwon surefoot?

On May 9, 2020, the Dungeons and Dragons-themed podcast released its 100th and final episode of its first main campaign, with plans to begin its second campaign later in 2020. In the first main campaign, Hurwitz played Hardwon Surefoot, a human fighter. Hardwon was raised in a "dwarfanage".

Can spore Druids still wild shape?

The Circle of Spores Druid is able to use their Wild Shape ability in a different and very cool way. Instead of turning into an animal, they awaken their spores with their Symbiotic Entity ability.

What proof is moonshine?

On average, a proof moonshine could range somewhere between 100 to 150 proof. When you convert that alcohol by volume, 150 proof is equivalent to 75% alcohol by volume. Now that's high!

Who is Ulfgar?

Ulfgar Trueaxe is one of the three Legendary Heroes of Bahumia. He is a dwarf fighter, famous for his jet black hair and powerful build.

What is a crick elf?

Crick Elves are a sub-race of Elf who were ostracized by the High Elves to the dank shores of The Crick. The Crick Elves are a matriarchal society, and values the importance of hospitality, friendship, and family.

What episode does Balnor appear?

Balnor is the noblest Watcher of the Bags and guards this position, his friends/new son, and the bags fiercely. He was first assigned to watch the bags in Episode 22 during the fight of the Frog behemoth.

How tall is Jake Hurwitz?

6′ 0″Jake Hurwitz / Height

How old is Jake Hurwitz?

36 years (August 5, 1985)Jake Hurwitz / Age

How tall is Amir Blumenfeld?

5′ 10″Amir Blumenfeld / Height

What is moonshine liquor?

A modern DIY pot still. Moonshine is high-proof liquor that was and continues to be produced illicitly, without government authorization.

Why is moonshine made at night?

Moonshine distillation was done at night to avoid discovery. While moonshiners were present in urban and rural areas around the United States after the civil war, moonshine production concentrated in Appalachia because the limited road network made it easy to evade revenue officers and because it was difficult and expensive to transport corn crops. As a study of farmers in Cocke County, Tennessee, observes: "One could transport much more value in corn if it was first converted to whiskey. One horse could haul ten times more value on its back in whiskey than in corn." Moonshiners in Harlan County, Kentucky, like Maggie Bailey, sold moonshine in order to provide for their families. Others, like Amos Owens from Rutherford County, North Carolina and Marvin "Popcorn" Sutton from Maggie Valley, North Carolina, sold moonshine in nearby areas. Sutton's life was covered in a documentary on the Discovery Channel called "Moonshiners". The bootlegger once said that the malt (a combination of corn, barley, rye) is what makes the basic moonshine recipe work. In modern usage, the term "moonshine" still implies the liquor is produced illegally, and the term is sometimes used on the labels of legal products to market them as providing a forbidden drinking experience.

Where did moonshine originate?

The word originated in the British Isles as a result of excise laws, but only became meaningful in the United States after a tax passed during the Civil War outlawing non-registered stills. Illegal distilling accelerated during the Prohibition era (1920-1933) which mandated a total ban on alcohol production under the Eighteenth Amendment of the Constitution. Since the amendment's repeal in 1933, laws focus on evasion of taxation on any type of spirits or intoxicating liquors. Applicable laws were historically enforced by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives of the US Department of Justice, but are now usually handled by state agencies. Enforcement agents were once known colloquially as "revenuers".

Does moonshine cause kidney disease?

The incidence of impure moonshine has been documented to significantly increase the risk of renal disease among those who regularly consume it, primarily from increased lead content. Outbreaks of methanol poisoning have occurred when methanol is used to adulterate moonshine (bootleg liquor).

Is moonshine bad for you?

Poorly produced moonshine can be contaminated, mainly from materials used in the construction of the still. Stills employing automotive radiators as condensers are particularly dangerous; in some cases, glycol produced from antifreeze can be a problem. Radiators used as condensers could also contain lead at the connections to the plumbing. Using these methods often resulted in blindness or lead poisoning in those who consumed tainted liquor. This was an issue during Prohibition when many died from ingesting unhealthy substances. Consumption of lead-tainted moonshine is a serious risk factor for saturnine gout, a very painful but treatable medical condition that damages the kidneys and joints.

Is it illegal to sell moonshine stills?

Moonshine stills are illegal to sell, import, and own, in most countries without permission. However, guides are often written by home brewing enthusiasts published on local brewery forums that explain where cheap equipment can be bought and how to assemble it into a still.

Is moonshine safe to drink?

It was once wrongly believed that the blue flame meant that it was safe to drink. A common folk test for the quality of moonshine was to pour a small quantity of it into a spoon and set it on fire. The theory was that a safe distillate burns with a blue flame, but a tainted distillate burns with a yellow flame.

Why is moonshine called moonshine?

Supposedly, the name was adopted due to potential hallucinogenic side-effects of the alcohol’s impurities.

When did moonshine stop?

Although Prohibition ended in 1933, illegal moonshine operations continued to avoid new taxation. With time, the cars improved and it wasn’t uncommon for bootleggers to organise races for money and fun.

How was moonshine transported?

In the late-19th century, most US-made moonshine was transported by horse and cart. However, the introduction of the automobile greatly changed the dynamic. After the moonshine was produced, it was transported by bootleggers or runners to its various destinations.

What is sugarlands moonshine?

Sugarlands Moonshine. Moonshine is mostly known as a slang term that refers to strong and illegally-made alcoholic spirits. For this reason, it’s typically associated with bootleggers and the Prohibition in the USA. While moonshine is still used to describe illegal homemade alcohol, legitimate distillers will often sell beverages ...

How much alcohol is needed for moonshine?

When officially an alcoholic spirit, moonshine needs to be at least 40% ABV but can be as much as 65% ABV or more. As a result, it’s usually quite potent with a heavy alcohol bloom. Meanwhile, it has become a popular practice to cut the distillate with fruit juice and other flavours.

How much alcohol was consumed in the USA before prohibition?

Prior to Prohibition, spirits accounted for less than 40% of the USA’s alcohol consumption. Yet, when it drew to a close, it had skyrocketed to 75%! Bootleggers who transported alcohol found that spirits were far more lucrative than moving wine or beer.

Can you drink moonshine in glassware?

Indeed, there aren’t really any traditional ways to drink moonshine nor is there any type of specific glassware. In the 19th century and earlier, moonshine was often consumed neat as there were few alternatives. It was uncommon for it to be stored in large ceramic jars, which kept the alcohol cool and easier to drink.

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Overview

Moonshine is high-proof liquor that is usually produced illegally. The name was derived from a tradition of creating the alcohol during the nighttime, thereby avoiding detection.
In recent years, commercial distilleries have begun producing their own novelty versions of moonshine, including many flavored varieties.

Terminology

Different languages and countries have their own terms for moonshine (see Moonshine by country).
In English, moonshine is also known as mountain dew, choop, hooch, homebrew, mulekick, shine, white lightning, white/corn liquor, white/corn whiskey, pass around, firewater, bootleg.

Fractional crystallization

The ethanol may be concentrated in fermented beverages by means of freezing. For example, the name applejack derives from the traditional method of producing the drink, jacking, the process of freezing fermented cider and then removing the ice, increasing the alcohol content. Starting with the fermented juice, with an alcohol content of less than ten percent, the concentrated result can contain 25–40% alcohol.

Moonshine stills

In some countries, moonshine stills are illegal to sell, import, and own without permission. However, enthusiasts explain on internet forums how to obtain equipment and assemble it into a still. To cut costs, stainless steel vessels are often replaced with plastic (e.g. polypropylene) vessels that can withstand heat, a concept of the plastic still.

Safety

Poorly produced moonshine can be contaminated, mainly from materials used in the construction of the still. Stills employing automotive radiators as condensers are particularly dangerous; in some cases, glycol produced from antifreeze can be a problem. Radiators used as condensers could also contain lead at the connections to the plumbing. Using these methods often resulted i…

Legality

Manufacturing of spirits through distilling, fractional crystallization, etc, outside a registered distillery is illegal in many countries. A home-made alcoholic beverage that is legal to produce and consume in many countries is fermented water whose ethanol fermentation is exclusively based on sugar, yeast, and water.

History

Moonshine historically referred to "clear, unaged whiskey", once made with barley in Scotland and Ireland or corn mash in the United States, though sugar became just as common in illicit liquor during the last century. The word originated in the British Isles as a result of excise laws, but only became meaningful in the United States after a tax passed during the Civil War outlawin…

See also

• Bootleggers and Baptists
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
• Congener (alcohol)
• Dixie Mafia

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