Thread: Alcohol

Originally Posted by Vieope

Absinthe would be proof what?

uhm , vieope, I am having difficulty translating your Brazilian. Is the question what is the proof ? Hehe, this is going to be hard to explain due to semantics. "Proof" is the American system for rating alcohol concentrations. 200 proof is 100% alcohol and 100 proof is 50% alcohol. There is no way to prove this mathematically since it's a matter of definition. The algebra is straightforward from there and the constants are derived from caloric testing chambers empirically.

Trust me it works.
OD

Oh, I thought that the proof scale went just to 100. With abisinthe I thought I have just found some problem with the system.

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

What's this with vodka? Lighter fluid in a glass . When I drink, I love shots of Cuervo. Smooth and to the point. Alcohol is alcohol babe. Don't fret about one night.

You are correct alcohol is alcohol and most spirits are simply nothing but pure alcohol cut back with some water with flavors added in naturally or manually. So basically you are just buying alcohol with flavored water with any spirits. Pure alcohol is tasteless but has a slippery texture on the palate. Vodka, at least the good stuff, is really tasteless (except for the flavored varieties like peppar, citron etc.) and the only flavor you think you are tasting is the hardness of the water and the minerals etc. What most people forget is that that is usually poured over ice that is dirty (relatively speaking) and made from tap water with chlorine, chemicals etc. and it's like why bother buying a premium vodka if you put ice in it since it well melt and impart over-flavors.

Cheers,
OD

Here is the ingredients for 100 gallons of moonshine..

INGREDIENTS:

(This recipe for one sack pot, or 100 gallons)

One nice cold *branch* in a secluded area

100 Gallons of water

1 Sack of bran

10 pounds of yeast

100 pounds of sugar

2 good men and a TASTER

The basic process:
Mix all ingredients together in a large container. After mixing, move the mixture, called "mash," into a still and leave it to ferment. How quickly this process occurs depends on the warmth of the mash. Heat the mash to the point of vaporization at 173 degrees. The mash will produce a clear liquid, often the color of dark beer. You must watch this process with careful attention. Trap vapor using a tube or coil. The vapor will be transferred into a second, empty container. The resulting condensation is the moonshine. It is then ready to drink or sell. Keep mash in container. It is now called "slop." Add more sugar, water, malt, and corn meal and repeat the process. Repeat the process up to eight times before replacing the mash.

Wow, I can't believe Randy hasn't posted any nude women in this post yet. It wont be long, I'm sure.

I stopped drinking long ago. I choose to get my useless calories from chocolate.

I saw somewhere a few months ago a bottle that contained 90% alcohol, anyone know the name? I just can´t find it. Quick please, christmas is coming.

Originally Posted by Vieope

I saw somewhere a few months ago a bottle that contained 90% alcohol, anyone know the name? I just can´t find it. Quick please, christmas is coming.

That's good old fashioned deep south "squeeze" or "moonshine".
OD

Sounds like window cleaner to me.

Or aftershave.

Originally Posted by OceanDude

That's good old fashioned deep south "squeeze" or "moonshine".
OD

Don´t talk in codes, it is a serious matter!

Originally Posted by Vieope

I saw somewhere a few months ago a bottle that contained 90% alcohol, anyone know the name? I just can´t find it. Quick please, christmas is coming.

Everclear, which is one of the many forms of Grain Alcohol. Hard to find good Grain Alcohol here in the states unless it is for research purposes. General population peeps can get the low-lead stuff in the liquor stores which is 75%.

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

Everclear, which is one of the many forms of Grain Alcohol. Hard to find good Grain Alcohol here in the states unless it is for research purposes. General population peeps can get the low-lead stuff in the liquor stores which is 75%.

I knew it had "clear" in the name. Thanks Dale.

Originally Posted by Vieope

Don´t talk in codes, it is a serious matter!

I am not kidding vieope. In FL they sell "moonshine" that I think was actually confiscated from illegal stills by the government and then tested for purity and sold in the alcholic speciality stores for revenue to the state.

OD

I am looking for it already.

I agree OD... There is definately a time when it feels good to enjoy your favorite drink or two. Moderation is important. It is easy to abuse.

As for training I can also agree that they just don't seem to mix.
The stuff makes you far to lazy.

Originally Posted by OceanDude

But never to the point of abuse.

It's just so hard to say "no" to a good vintage that sits there and winks at you in the presence of an elegant woman lol...

But when I am into my serious training regime it's ZERO alcohol time and I don't even miss it.

OD

Hey V, you ever hear of Pisco? Somebody brought me back a couple of bottles from peru. We drank it one night and dont remember anything. crazy drink.

That's a funny name Cappo...
What did you do after drinking it .... Piss all night (Pisco)

Bah.....don't worry about the cals from alcohol. If you are going out, then go have a good time. Besides, most nights after the bars close end up at Denny's or IHOP eating more cals than the alcohol contained

Yeah, I'm going out to my girlfriends Christmas Party this year.
Do you think I'm going to be worrying about calories?....Hell No !
I will worry about that on January 1st.

I drank plenty of moonshine OD from the real mccoys. The guys that have long beards and live in the hills where they make it. The stuff smells so bad you have to be out in the boondocks or you will get busted. My relatives live in West Virginia, and whenever I visit they call up their contact and get a gallon or two. They have 2 kinds that they make.. The clear and the dark. The Dark they mainly just use wood chips to color it. This shine is the best tasting stuff I have ever had. You take a gulp and you can feel the fire going all the way down your throat to your stomach... But it is smooth, that's the thing. These shiners have been doing this all their lives and have definately mastered the technique. I brought a few isopropal alcohol bottles full of the shine a few years back. When I was barbecuing I poured a couple drops in the barbecue and it was like rocket fuel man, a big ball of fire shot out...was kinda funny. I believe the percentage was 90 percent...maybe a bit more..not sure.. All I know is it was the real deal. I could get a gallon for 50.00 and 1/2 for 35.00. Now it is getting more and more difficult as they are cracking down on it more and more like anything else...

Originally Posted by OceanDude

I am not kidding vieope. In FL they sell "moonshine" that I think was actually confiscated from illegal stills by the government and then tested for purity and sold in the alcholic speciality stores for revenue to the state.

OD

Originally Posted by cappo5150

Hey V, you ever hear of Pisco? Somebody brought me back a couple of bottles from peru. We drank it one night and dont remember anything. crazy drink.

No, not really. We don´t talk a lot to the rest of the south american people.
Have you ever heard of Caipirinha?

Btw, anyone tried antifreeze ?

Originally Posted by OceanDude

That's good old fashioned deep south "squeeze" or "moonshine".
OD

I just read about it. It can make you blind though.
http://www.ibiblio.org/moonshine/index.html
Interesting stuff.

Originally Posted by Vieope

No, not really. We don´t talk a lot to the rest of the south american people.
Have you ever heard of Caipirinha?

Never heard of it, maybe because I dont talk to south americans

Bastard!

It is a really good drink, it is popular everywhere now.