Quick question about methanol

[Waramir]

Ok so i did a search and found out that methanol is more of a worry when distilling spirits, i get that.

I know that no patogens can survive in beer. So thats pretty safe.

The question i have is regarding cider and mead.

I am just about to start brewing edworts apfelwein and joes JOAM mead. so im wondering, is there anything to worry about regarding methanol or any patogens when brewing cider or mead?

I'm guessing that since its the same process as beer (fermenting) and not distililng then its just as safe to make those two as it is to brew beer.

Am i correct?

 

[Psycotte]

You are correct.

 

[Brewerforlife]

Isn't methanol a poisionous alcohol???

 

[Waramir]

yes , it can blind and kill you , which is why i started the topic , wanted to be safe when venturing outside of beer brewing.

 

[krackin]

Isn't methanol a poisionous alcohol???

Yup but us Northerners burn it for heat. No loss no gain.