Treat alcohol like a vampire: ways to properly store booze at home

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I heard that moonshine is again under threat of ban

from 2021, citizens who own a moonshine still with a capacity of more than 2000 liters per year are required to register it with the local authority

So I’m interested in the question in what volume it is not prohibited to store finished products, for example, 100 liters, a ton or 5 tons. are there any restrictions?

I remember the movie moonshiners where they had a rack with products)))

As far as I know, it is allowed to distill moonshine no more than 5.5 liters. per day and the device should also be of low power, on which you can distill no more than the same 5.5 liters of moonshine. per day, that is, a test tube apparatus is obtained, then it is allowed to store and transport no more than 10 liters per person. It turns out that if you live alone, then store more than 10 liters. Moonshine is not allowed, if you live with five people, you can store no more than 50 liters at home. moonshine. Many believe that the law is still raw and there may be amendments. The sale of moonshine is completely prohibited under the new law, and moonshine can only be distilled for personal consumption. Here, too, many nuances will arise, is it possible to pay with moonshine for services, especially in rural areas, such as plowing a garden or bringing firewood, or giving a relative a bottle of moonshine for his birthday, it seems like there is no sale, but there is no personal consumption, it’s not clear how the police will respond to such nuances. Yesterday I heard a joke from an old moonshiner: if sugar gets cheaper, make moonshine, if sugar gets more expensive, buy vodka. Ancient logic, no doubt about it.

Do you use expired food for cooking at home?

Yes, the main thing is to process it if it is meat or expired kefir for pancakes.

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No, it is very dangerous and not useful.

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If the products have fungus or mold, then we throw them away; if they are a couple of days past their expiration date, we use them for food, even without heat or other treatment.

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So I’m interested in the question in what volume it is not prohibited to store finished products, for example, 100 liters, a ton or 5 tons. are there any restrictions?

By Decree No. 5 of November 8, the President of Belarus abolished the restriction on the amount of alcoholic beverages produced outside Belarus that are not marked with the country’s excise stamps or special stamps allowed for storage for personal purposes, the press service of the head of state reported.

At the same time, the maximum volume (5 liters) of such alcoholic beverages that individuals have the right to transport throughout the country remains unchanged.

Legislation

At the federal level, there are a number of documents that contain requirements for the composition and properties of alcoholic products:

• GOST 12712-2013 “Special vodkas. General technical conditions";
• GOST 31729-2015 “Wine drinks. General terms and Conditions";
• GOST 33281-2015 “Whisky. Technical conditions";
• GOST 32071-2013 “Alcoholic products. Liqueurs";
• GOST R 56368-2015 “Traditional Russian drinks made from natural raw materials. Technical conditions";
• GOST 12258-79 “Soviet champagne, sparkling and sparkling wines. Method for determining the pressure of carbon dioxide in bottles";
• GOST 31711-2012 “Beer. Technical conditions".

Shelf life of rum in an open bottle

Every person who has rum at home is concerned about the question of how to properly store the drink in an open bottle. Although many people understand that alcoholic drinks do not require special storage conditions, not everyone knows how to do it correctly. In industrial conditions, factories have installations that pump out all the air from a container before pouring alcohol into it. If the bottle is open, then it is impossible to do this at home. As soon as rum comes into contact with air, it immediately changes its chemical properties and this has a bad effect on the taste of the drink. But don’t worry, despite the fact that it is difficult to store an open bottle of rum at home, it is still possible. The main thing in this matter is to know a few rules, if followed, you can prevent chemical reactions that can spoil the drink. In order to preserve the drink, you need to pour it into a container that can be tightly closed. Thanks to this, rum can be stored at home for quite a long time, and it can retain its qualities even for several years.

It is best to store an uncorked bottle of rum in a dark and cool place, such as a closet. In this case, the container should be in an upright position so that the drink does not come into contact with the cork, because it can affect the quality of the drink, and since rum is a strong alcoholic drink, it can damage the cork and air will enter the bottle, which will spoil the taste and smell of the drink.

Does vodka have an expiration date?

Wheat vodka is one of the most popular alcoholic drinks, mainly due to its low price. Based on the cooking technology, it is divided into:

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1. Simple. Consists of alcohol, water. Has a shelf life of up to 12 months.
2. Special - with the addition of flavorings and flavor shades. They reduce the period of use to six months.

Only glass containers are suitable for vodka, since other materials will inevitably interact with alcohol. Its aldehydes release toxic substances that are harmful to health.

A full shelf life can only be maintained by liquid in an airtight container that is properly stored. After opening, the alcohol evaporates, the taste and the effect of drinking alcohol are lost.

ADVICE! Opened vodka can be stored for no more than 5 days, since a violation of the seal provokes volatilization of alcohol and a decrease in temperature.

Storage containers

Alcoholic beverages are sold in the following types of packaging:

• glass;
• plastic;
• cardboard bag;
• ceramic bottle.

The best container for storing any alcohol-containing drinks is glass. It does not react with the product and therefore it can be stored in it for a long time even when opened.

As for how long open alcohol can be stored, it depends on its type:

• strong drinks – up to 1 month covered;
• wine, liqueurs, liqueurs - up to 2 weeks under cork;
• beer and champagne – up to 1 day covered.

Beer is often sold in a plastic bottle until it is opened; the terms and conditions must be observed as specified by the manufacturer.

Cheap varieties of wine are sold in bags (and, in fact, in plastic). The deadlines are indicated on the packaging and must be followed strictly.

Ceramic forms, like glass, do not react with alcohol and drinks can be stored in them for a long time, but within the period specified by the manufacturer.

When storing alcoholic beverages, you must follow the manufacturer's recommended storage times and temperature conditions. This will protect you from possible poisoning from a spoiled product.

What kind of container should you not store alcohol in?

It should be remembered that the length of time you can store alcohol depends on the container. If you haven’t finished the contents of the plastic bottle, you need to pour the rest into a clean glass container.

It is strictly forbidden to leave alcoholic drinks in plastic bottles for more than 6 hours after opening. They serve solely to transport the contents.

Timing and types

Proper storage

The storage conditions for each type of alcohol are different. Vodka is a drink that is sensitive to heat and light. It must be stored at room temperature in a dark place. Freezing is contraindicated: the alcohol will not change its qualities, but the additives will precipitate and the vodka will become unusable.

Cognac, brandy, whiskey, subject to storage rules, are not limited by their shelf life. Noble drinks are infused in barrels, poured into glass bottles, and stored under the following conditions:

1. Vertical position is required. Contact with the lid may change the taste and smell.
2. Bottle tightness. The penetration of air and foreign odors is unacceptable, so to be sure, fill the neck with sealing wax.
3. Ambient temperature 5...15 °C.
4. Lack of sunlight.

IMPORTANT! It is preferable to purchase an expensive drink in a darkened glass container placed in a tube. This is how Chivas is sold.

Liqueur can be made according to various recipes. If it does not contain perishable products (milk, eggs, like Baileys), then it can be fully stored for up to 5 years. The specific period is indicated by the manufacturer on the label. Real liqueur can only be sold in glass. Must be hermetically sealed with a lid and kept in a dark place at room temperature.

Moonshine must be poured into thoroughly sterilized, dried containers. An airtight lid is the key to long-term preservation of the temperature and taste properties. The environment must meet the requirements:

• dark room without access to sunlight;
• 5…20 °C;
• humidity up to 85%.

Wine can be stored for different times, depending on the variety and composition:

• white – 2-3 years;
• red – 2-10 years;
• elite vintage - up to 100 years.

Basic rules for preserving the properties of wine:

• temperature 10...15 °C;
• protection from temperature changes, noise, vibrations;
• humidity 60-80%;
• horizontal position of the bottle;
• protection from sunlight and artificial light.

Wine in tetra pack boxes is usually of low quality; it can rather be called a wine drink. Falsified products are often found in such containers.

Champagne does not last long due to the carbon dioxide content, which gradually spoils the taste of the product. Supplied exclusively in glass. To achieve the maximum shelf life (3 years), the following conditions must be met:

• temperature 10...12 °C;
• humidity about 75%;
• horizontal position;
• the room should be well ventilated, protected from light;
• Champagne should only be kept in a closed bottle, as carbon dioxide instantly evaporates.

Martini is an excellent alternative for lovers of non-carbonated drinks.

The balm is considered medicinal, made on the basis of medicinal herbs. It is usually added to tea and coffee. It is perfectly stored in ceramic containers for an unlimited amount of time. It is important to protect the bottle from high temperatures and sunlight.

IMPORTANT! Beer is just as addictive as hard liquor.

There are many types of beer:

• light, dark;
• pasteurized, unpasteurized;
• filtered, unfiltered.

The packaging is also varied:

• kegs – stainless steel barrels with a volume from 5 to 100 liters;
• aluminum cans;
• glass bottles;
• plastic bottles.

Kegs are the best option for storing fresh beer, including unfiltered beer. They are sealed and protect from sunlight and temperature changes. The sales period is longer than bottled, but after opening it is sharply reduced to 3-5 days.

Aluminum cans offer the same benefits as kegs. The only danger is their fragility. The slightest mechanical damage can lead to chipping of a piece of the coating, which can lead to corrosion. Therefore, you need to pay attention to the integrity of the can.

Glass bottles perfectly protect the contents from the penetration of oxygen and microorganisms, but allow light to pass through and heat up quickly. Therefore, it is better to choose dark glass and consume it immediately after the seal of the lid is broken.

Plastic bottles are the most common, although they pose a real danger to human health. After pouring into a PET bottle, beer gradually releases the poison dibutyl phthalate, so it is better to refrain from such a purchase.

The shelf life of beer depends on its composition and the presence of preservatives.

Pasteurized is subjected to temperature treatment at 60...80 ° C, so most pathogenic microorganisms are destroyed. But along with them, useful substances disappear, as well as the natural taste inherent in the drink. The longer the guaranteed storage period, the more exposure the raw materials were exposed to. It can range from 1 to 6 months.

Unpasteurized is stored from several hours to several days, since in the natural environment, the yeast bacteria remain unchanged.

To extend the shelf life, the manufacturer filters the beer. The process removes yeast and hop microparticles. A purified drink in an airtight container will not lose its properties for up to six months.

Unfiltered (live) should be drunk a week in advance, and stored in the refrigerator.

When purchasing draft (craft) it is necessary to clarify the date of uncorking of the general container. Drinking a drink that is more than 3 days old is dangerous. It will be stored in an airtight container for up to six months.

Any beer in a closed container requires compliance with the following conditions:

• temperature regime – no higher than 15 °C;
• sun protection;
• vertical position.

Conditions

At home, alcoholic beverages are stored as follows:

1. Closed bottles, jars - in a cool, dark, ventilated place, away from heat sources.
2. Opened - after use, close the lid tightly and put it in the refrigerator. If the container is not sealed in any way, it is better not to store the drink, but to consume it immediately.

Alcohol at home. How much can you legally store?

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Alcohol, poppy and weapons. What you should not store in your own apartment

The editors of the weekly magazine “Arguments and Facts in Belarus” received a letter from a reader from the village of Kroshino (Vitebsk region, Ushachi district). He said that police officers came to his home with a search warrant and asked him to show where he kept the alcohol. The basis for the search was an anonymous tip. During the search, 43 bottles of various alcoholic beverages with a total volume of 17.05 liters were seized from the owner’s personal bar. The mother’s alcohol was also stored in the house – 145 bottles of vodka. The woman, a group II disabled person, stored alcohol for her own funeral. The trial took place. The owner of the house was fined 10 basic units for storing over 15 liters of alcohol. The judge explained that it is allowed to store alcohol in the house in excess of the established limit only if there are receipts.”

Save your receipts

As the Information and Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus explained to AiF, liability for violation of the storage procedure for certain types of products is provided for by the Code of the Republic of Belarus on Administrative Offenses (CAO).

So, according to Part 2 of Art. 12.27 of the Code of Administrative Offenses in Belarus, it is prohibited for an individual who is not an individual entrepreneur to possess more than 5 liters of alcoholic beverages that are not marked in the prescribed manner with excise stamps of the Republic of Belarus and (or) special stamps, or more than 15 liters of alcoholic beverages without documents confirming the legality of their acquisition.

That is, without the appropriate documents, it is allowed to store at home no more than 30 bottles of vodka (0.5 liters) with excise stamps of Belarus, and if there is a need to purchase alcohol in larger quantities, you need to keep the receipts.

Violation is punishable by a fine of 10 to 100 basic units with confiscation of alcoholic beverages exceeding the quantity permitted for storage.

The law also strictly regulates the volumes permitted for storage and movement by individuals of non-food alcohol-containing products, alcohol, raw tobacco, and petroleum liquid fuel.

So, part 3 of Art. 12.27 of the Code of Administrative Offenses establishes liability for the storage on the territory of the Republic of Belarus by an individual who is not an individual entrepreneur of more than 5 liters (5 kg) of non-edible alcohol-containing products, more than 5 liters of ethyl alcohol obtained from food raw materials, more than 5 liters of non-edible ethyl alcohol, more than 10 kilograms raw tobacco.

For violation, a fine of 10 to 100 basic units is imposed with confiscation of non-edible alcohol-containing products, alcohol, raw tobacco, exceeding the quantity the storage of which is permitted. Thus, for the vast majority of food and non-food products there are no storage restrictions.

How to find out if it's overdue

Each type has individual signs of delay:

1. Vodka: cloudiness, presence of sediment, lack of characteristic smell and taste.
2. Cognac, brandy, whiskey: loss of inherent organoleptic properties. Do not deteriorate if storage conditions are met.
3. Liquor: appearance of rancid taste, thickening, drying, separation into fractions.
4. Moonshine: cloudy color, sediment, loss of strength.
5. Wine: sour taste and smell.
6. Champagne: bitter taste, lack of bubbles.
7. Balm: thickening, sediment.
8. Beer: sour smell, sediment, cloudiness, lack of gas.

How to store different alcoholic drinks

Different alcoholic beverages must be stored under different conditions.

How to store vodka

It belongs to strong drinks, it must be kept at a temperature from 3°C to 20°C in a dark place with a relative humidity of about 85%. Read more.

How to store tequila

The storage conditions for tequila are similar to the storage conditions for vodka. Read more.

How to store cognac

This drink retains its taste and aroma if it is kept in a dark place with a humidity of 85% at a temperature of 3°C to 20°C. Read more.

How to store wine

All varieties of this popular alcoholic drink should be stored in a dark place and kept at a temperature from 3°C to 20°C and a relative humidity of 70%. Read more.

How to store beer

The best conditions will be with a temperature of 3°C to 20°C and a relative humidity of 70%. Read more.

How to store champagne

For storage, you should choose a dark place with a humidity no higher than 70% and a temperature from 3°C to 20°C. Read more.

How to store whiskey

A strong alcoholic drink will retain its taste in a dark place at a temperature from 3°C to 20°C and humidity not higher than 70%. Read more.

How to store moonshine

In a dark place with a relative humidity not higher than 75% and a temperature from 3°C to 20°C. More details

All recommendations for storing alcohol in different conditions refer to the presence of sealed factory containers.

Is it possible to drink expired alcohol?

It is definitely unacceptable to consume vodka, beer, champagne, wine, and liquor that have expired. Microorganisms actively multiply in them; they and their metabolic products are toxic to humans and can cause serious poisoning and malfunction of internal organs and systems.

Theoretically, you can drink strong noble drinks, such as whiskey, brandy, cognac, long after production. When properly stored, their properties are retained indefinitely. But this only applies to sealed bottles. The cognac aroma and alcohol will gradually evaporate from the printed one.

The balm, which also does not have a fixed shelf life, is still better to buy “fresh” so that the herbs are as beneficial as possible and have a positive effect on the body.

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