Which is why freeze distilled products like early applejack were dangerous
Colonial would set bucket of hard cider outside in winter
Water would freeze concentrating alcohol and other esters including methanol in resulting liquid
Do it few times and could get really toxic
—”Which is why freeze distilled products like early applejack were dangerous”
When out on the town and having seconds about the gin joint you selected; a simple test with the flick of a Bic.
” test the purity of the substance by pouring some on a spoon and lighting it on fire. A blue flame determines the drink’s safety, while a yellow or red flame indicates contamination.”
https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/2022/04/28/moonshine-methanol-poisoning-chicago/
Just like:
“Red touches black, venom lack. Red touches yellow, kill a fellow”
Only different.