Auto-brewery syndrome isn’t a home-brewing shortcut but a genuine medical condition that can cause people to test as if intoxicated. A Belgian man found himself charged with DUI because of it, though his doctors were able to demonstrate the rare disorder was to blame.
The unusual condition can produce alcohol in the body without any drinking. The acquittal is a fascinating reminder of how medical complexities can complicate impaired-driving cases, leading to wrongful accusations against innocent people.