SciShow Talk Show - Chad Larrabee & Groucho the Hedgehog

The video features a discussion with Chad Larrabee, lead distiller at a local distillery, who explains the distillation process, including the use of grains and malting. The conversation covers the chemistry involved in creating spirits and the importance of local sourcing. Later, Jesse from Animal Wonders introduces Groucho, an African pygmy hedgehog, highlighting its characteristics and behaviors.

Discuss the role of yeast in the fermentation process as described in the text.

What are the potential health implications of consuming low wine or crude spirit?

What is the significance of achieving at least 95% purity of ethanol?

How does the rectifying column improve the distillation process?