Pine Needle Moonshine!

Get 20% OFF Extracts from Olive Nation – https://bit.ly/33cdUqn Use Coupon Code BB20 for 20% OFF your entire order! Ever wondered what happens if you ferment pine needles? 🌲 In this video, we turn backyard foraging into a full-on distilling experiment — making pine needle moonshine inspired by @BrucetheAlligatorMan and his viral “Sprite from pine needles” recipe! From wild yeast fermentation to the final spirit run, see how this unique homemade liquor develops its citrusy, gin-like flavor. Learn how to safely identify edible pine, make an invert sugar wash, manage pH during fermentation, and discover whether pine really can taste like Sprite! Watch till the end for tasting notes, aging ideas, and flavor infusion experiments. Building a MINI STILL from Tiny Beer Kegs! - Testing Still! - https://youtu.be/UUo8-nYUbz4 Options if you'd like to support Bearded & Bored: Patreon Monthly Contribution: https://www.patreon.com/BeardedAndBored Monthly Contribution through YouTube = click the JOIN button. One Time Contribution to help me buy supplies: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=KZTPG73VX2DXC Shirts & Drinkware - https://bearded-and-bored.creator-spring.com/ Bearded's Pine Needle Moonshine 1 gallon (4L) water 2 pounds (0.9kg) white sugar 1 tsp citric acid - https://amzn.to/4p6QmuD 1 tsp Fermaid K yeast nutrient - https://amzn.to/3JCEEso Optional - yeast - https://amzn.to/3LfldX6 Optional - oyster shells - https://amzn.to/3X3YhMW 1 pound (0.5kg) fresh green pine needles 1. Combine the water, sugar and citric acid and bring to a simmer, allow to simmer 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature. 2. Combine cooled sugar syrup, pine needles, oyster shells and yeast nutrient to fermenter. Allow to ferment for 1 month until hydrometer reads 1.000. Hydrometer - https://amzn.to/3JqKNI8 Shop at Amazon using these affiliate links to help support my channel without costing you anything extra. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Pine Needle Sprite 5Tbsp white sugar A handful of clean pine needles Enough water to fill a quart sized jar 1. Combine, seal and wait for 4-5 days, then strain and enjoy over ice. Disclaimer: This video may contain a simulation of the process of distillation filmed for entertainment and educational purposes only. The equipment depicted is solely for the production of distilled water, essential oils, and brewing. The information on the process is provided for its entertainment and educational value only. Distillation of alcohol is currently illegal at the U.S. Federal level if done without a license, even for the sole purpose of personal consumption. Understand and follow Federal and State laws when making alcoholic beverages. If you attempt this project, you assume all risk. Please drink responsibly. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bearded_and_bored/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BeardedNBored Intro music - “Yes Ma’am” by Cullah is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike License. Check him out. He's Awesome! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSj-fZZlBZTCTEBpiMwMWGg Outro Music - "I've got a Plan To Rule The World" - by Cullah is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike License.