hist-brewing: Different Alcohols

[PBLoomis at aol.com]

   In an article of beers, my local Friday supplement includes the 
following statement:
    "... don't confuse a 10 percent beer with a 10 percent wine -- the 
alcohols in these drinks are different, and you'll find that a 10 percent 
beer packs about the same punch as a martini."
    There are two statements here (1) the alcohol in beer is different
from the alcohol in wine, and (2) a 10 percent beer packs about the 
same punch as a martini.  I don't believe either one of them.
    Any of you knowledgeable people care to comment?
    Scotti
    Knowledge is never wasted, nor is the time to acquire it.