Is there a requirement on how high the proof the alcohol needs to be to ignite?
2006-12-09 19:26:03 · 7 answers · asked by BurningPyre 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Not sure about requirement. But 80% proof should be able to light up.
2006-12-09 19:30:16 · answer #1 · answered by protos2222222 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is where the word "proof" comes from. When selling alcohol (especially to Indians), vendors would "prove" the alcohol content of the beverage by lighting it on fire. (See sources for details.)
According to wikipedia, alcohol burns at a concentration of 57.15%.
2006-12-10 04:20:09 · answer #2 · answered by STFU Dude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only ones I know that lit up were Bacardi 151, Wild Turkey 151 and Everclear they don't sell Everclear at that strength anymore but 151 is a great lighter fluid. I think it maybe 140 proof
2006-12-10 03:32:36 · answer #3 · answered by calito 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dude is correct but if your "alcohol" is heated, allowing the actual alcohol to evaporate you will get flame at a far lower concentration.
2006-12-10 12:25:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've seen Sambuca light and it's only 80 proof
2006-12-10 03:35:10 · answer #5 · answered by chefzilla65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
calito do you suppose 151 might be called151 because that is its proof?
2006-12-10 15:56:19 · answer #6 · answered by Rick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some moonshine and you get yerself a fire and BOOOOOY HOWDY!!!!
2006-12-10 03:42:21 · answer #7 · answered by godzilla74114 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋