Moldovans Will Drink You Under the Table

Eastern Europeans have frequently been stereotyped for their ability to knock ‘em back with ease, but a recent study by The Economist suggests that this stereotype may in fact hold weight. In the battle to be the booziest, Moldovans currently hol first place for most liters of alcohol per person with the staggering figure of 18.2 liters per person. Czechs follow at a close second.

Moldova, eh? Who 'da thunk it? So, what exactly is it that they are drinking in this former Soviet state to account for such rampant consumption? According to the study, “over 10 liters of a Moldova’s annual intake is reckoned to be 'unrecorded' home-brewed liquor, making it particularly harmful to health.” Unrecorded home-brewed liquor? I guess moonshine is not just something they used to drink in speakeasies during Prohibition

While moonshine is clearly a dangerous, unadvised beverage for anybody to consume, even for seasoned Moldavan vets, it can be fun to try and create your own secret in-home brew (of beer that is). Put it in a mysterious dark brown bottle and you can pretend it’s your own scandalous brand of hooch.

Below is a link to all things brewing, including some tasty recipes for making your own beer at home.

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