hist-brewing: Different Alcohols

[OudBruin at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/4/02 9:47:45 PM, PBLoomis at aol.com writes:

<<  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 >>

I have a calibrated hydrometer that reads 1.100 the same way in wine or beer.
10% usually refers to 10% alcohol by volume, I think your local newspaper is 
having a little fun with you.