alcoholic beverages and what is the name of it? i know that bacardi 151 is 75 1/2 percent ethanol which is 151 proof (duh, the label says bacardi 151 lol), but i didnt know if there was a higher proof of alcohol...
2007-11-21 07:00:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Absolute ethanol (PGA)
Absolute or anhydrous alcohol generally refers to purified ethanol, containing no more than one percent water. Absolute alcohol not intended for human consumption often contains trace amounts of toxic benzene.
Pure ethanol is classed as 200 proof in the USA, equivalent to 175 degrees proof in the (now rarely used) UK system.
But if you are referring to an alcohol that may be considered to be used for human consumption, then Bert wins the cookie.
*NOTE* You'll notice that it says, "not intended" for human consumption. However college kids who work in the chemistry lab often mix it with softdrinks.
(First hand knowledge)
2007-11-21 07:13:24 · answer #1 · answered by Fester 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alcoholic proof is a measure of how much ethanol is in an alcoholic beverage, and is approximately twice the percentage of alcohol by volume (ABV, the unit that is commonly used at present).
Everclear is the highest that I know of, but can sometimes be rather hard to come by.
2007-11-21 16:19:50 · answer #2 · answered by steyr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As others have stated Everclear is the highest available that you can commercially purchase. it is 190 proof (95%) it will not kill you if drank straight but burns like hell. It is a great mixer with things like Hawaiian punch because of the high alcohol content, there is very little distinct taste so mixes very well.
2007-11-21 15:38:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everclear - 190 proof, aka: Pure Grain Alcohol.
You have to mix it with something or it will kill you.
(Personal Research Note: A little goes a long way).
I think you could even run your car on it.
2007-11-21 15:04:10 · answer #4 · answered by righteousjohnson 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Everclear 190 Proof. Not available or even legal in all states but still is in some (Where I live for one).
Bert
2007-11-21 15:03:28 · answer #5 · answered by Bert C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ethanol is 200 proof.
2007-11-21 15:05:04 · answer #6 · answered by Scrappy52 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
absinthe between 110 and 144 proof
2007-11-21 15:04:29 · answer #7 · answered by Maid In Britain 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes ever clear it's a brand of moonshine basically, make jello shots out it WOW
2007-11-21 15:14:02 · answer #8 · answered by freakinjokers_serious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absinthe everclear, moonshine bannaas 100 or something like that its pretty high
2007-11-21 17:36:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
"WHITE LIGHTNING" !!!! - (Moonshine) ---
wooooooo-eeeeeee
don't smoke around it !
2007-11-22 19:25:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋