🔥Distilling Mountain Dew requires careful pH adjustment and fermentation control.
🤔Adding baking soda to adjust pH and Vos water to enhance flavor are important steps in the process.
🍹The resulting liquid has a high alcohol content and unique taste.
⚙️Using a still with plates helps control the distillation process and achieve desired results.
😂Despite our efforts, the experiment doesn't go exactly as planned, but we have a good laugh along the way.
Can you really distill Mountain Dew?
—Yes, it is possible to distill Mountain Dew with the right equipment and techniques.
Why do you adjust the pH and add baking soda?
—Adjusting the pH helps deactivate preservatives in Mountain Dew and promotes fermentation.
Why do you use Voss water?
—Voss water is added to enhance the flavor of the final product.
What is the alcohol content of the distilled Mountain Dew?
—The alcohol content can reach 85-90% ABV.
Did the experiment go as planned?
—Not exactly, but we had a fun and memorable experience nonetheless.
00:00Introduction to the experiment and the challenges we face.
04:00Adjusting the pH of the Mountain Dew using baking soda.
10:00Preparing the still and discussing the distillation process.
12:00Adding Voss water to enhance the flavor of the distilled liquid and preparing for distillation.
13:00Explaining the deflator and condenser in the distillation process.
14:00The unexpected challenges we encounter and the humorous moments along the way.
