Does apple pie moonshine have to be refrigerated?

We’ve seen this question pop up here and there, usually from someone who just heard about moonshine for the first time. The short answer is no, you don’t need to cool apple pie moonshine, not even for storage.

Does apple pie moonshine need to be kept refrigerated?

There are two pieces of information that are often conflated when it comes to refrigeration and apple pie moonshine. First, you need to know that you don’t need to refrigerate your homemade apple pie moonshine. In fact, you can even store your dish of homemade apple pie moonshine in the refrigerator so the apples will continue to stay fresh. It will just require more time for the flavors to blend together as the alcohol will slow down the natural enzymes in the apples

Can apple pie moonshine be stored at room temperature

It’s important to know that apple pie moonshine does not need to be stored at room temperature. Just as the alcohol in rum or whiskey doesn’t need to be stored at room temperature, the apple pie moonshine created at home also doesn’t need to be stored at room temperature. You can store apple pie moonshine at room temperature but should do so in a cool, dark place where it won’t be exposed to direct sunlight.

How to store apple pie moonshine?

To make long-lasting apple pie moonshine, add one to two teaspoons of apple pie spice to every gallon of homemade moonshine. You can also add fresh or dried herbs, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, or ginger, as well as ground ginger, star anise, cardamom, and coriander seeds.

Does apple pie moonshine have to be refrigerated after it has been opened?

It is important to keep apple pie moonshine refrigerated after it has been opened because the alcohol will continue to evaporate at room temperature. Although the amount of alcohol loss after opening is small, it can still affect the flavor and consistency of the drink. Plus, the longer your apple pie moonshine is opened, the more likely it will develop an undesirable flavor.