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Palcohol - Good idea or bad?

Which option matches your view of Palcohol?

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I voted other as it is unlikely I would ever buy it or try it. I have far outgrown the stage of drinking to be drinking. I am more into quality at this stage in the game, and I have serious doubts they will ever make a great tasting powdered beer or smooth Powdered whiskey.
 
The freezing point of pure ethanol is -173 F. So how does palcohol even work? That's colder than dry ice!
 
Ockham said:
Palcohol (as I just recently found out) is a powdered version of alcohol, that now has full FDA approval and will soon be showing up on shelves across America. It's a powdered version of vodka or rum or other spirits and even mixed drinks and could include sweeteners or other additives.

Everything You Want to Know About Palcohol, the Powdered Alcohol Approved by Feds - ABC News



Some states are set to be against sale of this product but the question is:


Once Palcohol is in the stores, will you buy it and try it? Is this a good idea or bad idea in general? Take the poll.
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Indeed.
 
Dirt Racer said:
I voted other as it is unlikely I would ever buy it or try it. I have far outgrown the stage of drinking to be drinking. I am more into quality at this stage in the game, and I have serious doubts they will ever make a great tasting powdered beer or smooth Powdered whiskey.
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But you can now have libations on the trail when you're backpacking.
 
American said:
They could put whiskey in a tea jug.
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Powder goes with anything - juice, coke - Red Bull (there's a cocktail), and kids will put it anywhere they can find.

Bad idea.
 
Ockham said:
Palcohol (as I just recently found out) is a powdered version of alcohol, that now has full FDA approval and will soon be showing up on shelves across America. It's a powdered version of vodka or rum or other spirits and even mixed drinks and could include sweeteners or other additives.

Everything You Want to Know About Palcohol, the Powdered Alcohol Approved by Feds - ABC News



Some states are set to be against sale of this product but the question is:


Once Palcohol is in the stores, will you buy it and try it? Is this a good idea or bad idea in general? Take the poll.
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If it is cheap enough I will try it. Whether or not I will like it who knows.
 
clownboy said:
I think the anti folks are saying the risks outweighs the possible benefits of the product by a large margin.
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That's for people to decide.... Not the government.
 
Phys251 said:
The freezing point of pure ethanol is -173 F. So how does palcohol even work? That's colder than dry ice!
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They won't say, but the best guess is that it's probably alcohol that is adsorbed on a type of maltodextrin.

This would work, but I think it will really limit the uses since maltodextrin will give whatever drink it's in a taste- or rather texture- that's kind of syrupy. It also might be kind of a PITA to dissolve. It also probably can't be outside its packaging for long in the open air, I would guess.

I see little utility in this except for novelty. If you're worried about easy portability, grain alcohol would work much better at half the volume.
 
Ockham said:
Palcohol (as I just recently found out) is a powdered version of alcohol, that now has full FDA approval and will soon be showing up on shelves across America. It's a powdered version of vodka or rum or other spirits and even mixed drinks and could include sweeteners or other additives.

Everything You Want to Know About Palcohol, the Powdered Alcohol Approved by Feds - ABC News



Some states are set to be against sale of this product but the question is:


Once Palcohol is in the stores, will you buy it and try it? Is this a good idea or bad idea in general? Take the poll.
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I'll probably try it just for ****s and giggles. I can't imagine it tastes too great. But I can see a great utilitarian potential for it.
 
Montecresto said:
But you can now have libations on the trail when you're backpacking.
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I just use a canteen full of my favorite if that's the direction I want to go. Most times when I am camping or backpacking I won't take booze to prevent dehydration.
 
clownboy said:
But that's about it and a very limited market there. Folks who backpack with alcohol don't carry the bottle now. They go with a lighter flask.

Considering the additives and the fact it takes a while to prepare, you're better off with the real thing. It's a pet rock idea.

Btw, weed is lighter than both and who wants to be hung over on a backpacking trip?
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I say carry both! Ya know, some of us can have a couple of drinks, then stop. No hangover. :wink:
 
countryboy said:
I'll probably try it just for ****s and giggles. I can't imagine it tastes too great. But I can see a great utilitarian potential for it.
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I wouldn't personally consider drinking alcohol as utilitarian in any sense - unless it was to mix alcohol for medical needs.
 
Dirt Racer said:
I just use a canteen full of my favorite if that's the direction I want to go. Most times when I am camping or backpacking I won't take booze to prevent dehydration.
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I don't take it because a six or twelve pack is too heavy. This I would take. But it would only be for a shot or two around the campfire in the evening when I'm sitting on my chair (22oz in a 3"x14" stuff sack) resting my aches. No worries of dehydration.
 
Ockham said:
I wouldn't personally consider drinking alcohol as utilitarian in any sense - unless it was to mix alcohol for medical needs.
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I'm talking about carrying and storage.

On that note, I wonder if it has the antiseptic properties of liquid alcohol. I wonder if they could make powdered isopropyl alcohol. Is the palcohol flammable? I use a piece of a wadded up paper towel soaked in 91% isopropyl as a fire starter. Maybe a version of palcohol could be marketed as a light weight fire starter.
 
Montecresto said:
I don't take it because a six or twelve pack is too heavy. This I would take. But it would only be for a shot or two around the campfire in the evening when I'm sitting on my chair (22oz in a 3"x14" stuff sack) resting my aches. No worries of dehydration.
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I got ya. It makes sense too. I am positive this will be a big hit with a lot of people. If I am going to be camping and stationary I will take a bottle of Jameson's to pass around. Usually when we are on an off road trip and down for the night.

It would suck to tote around a 12 pack on a backpacking trip though!
 
Threegoofs said:
They won't say, but the best guess is that it's probably alcohol that is adsorbed on a type of maltodextrin.

This would work, but I think it will really limit the uses since maltodextrin will give whatever drink it's in a taste- or rather texture- that's kind of syrupy. It also might be kind of a PITA to dissolve. It also probably can't be outside its packaging for long in the open air, I would guess.

I see little utility in this except for novelty. If you're worried about easy portability, grain alcohol would work much better at half the volume.
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Ah, so it's in some kind of solid mixture. Gotcha.

Yeah, I'll wait to see how this plays out before looking to buy some.
 
countryboy said:
I'm talking about carrying and storage.
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From a convenience perspective yes you have a point.

countryboy said:
On that note, I wonder if it has the antiseptic properties of liquid alcohol. I wonder if they could make powdered isopropyl alcohol. Is the palcohol flammable? I use a piece of a wadded up paper towel soaked in 91% isopropyl as a fire starter. Maybe a version of palcohol could be marketed as a light weight fire starter.
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Hmm... good question. Ethyl alcohol requires a concentration of alcohol, sugars and other ingredients it may ignite but it would also depend on how it's being ignited. Pouring 14% alcohol wine in a hot pan will cause the wine to flame, but trying to light wine with a match and it's a dud. I cannot light with a match for example vodka unless it's at least 80 proof (40% alcohol) and it's warm, but > 80% will light with a naked match. I'm sure there's specific science behind this I'm just not aware of what it is.
 
Dirt Racer said:
I got ya. It makes sense too. I am positive this will be a big hit with a lot of people. If I am going to be camping and stationary I will take a bottle of Jameson's to pass around. Usually when we are on an off road trip and down for the night.

It would suck to tote around a 12 pack on a backpacking trip though!
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Indeed, "trunk camping" includes the bottle of Jameson's.
 
Montecresto said:
Indeed, "trunk camping" includes the bottle of Jameson's.
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Heck, "trunk camping" includes a cooler full of beer and ice. :mrgreen: And maybe a couple bottles of a nice Cabernet Sauvignon.
 
countryboy said:
I'm talking about carrying and storage.

On that note, I wonder if it has the antiseptic properties of liquid alcohol. I wonder if they could make powdered isopropyl alcohol. Is the palcohol flammable? I use a piece of a wadded up paper towel soaked in 91% isopropyl as a fire starter. Maybe a version of palcohol could be marketed as a light weight fire starter.
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I bet it will be highly flammable.
 
Odd poll choices. My interest in personally using palcohol has nothing to do with if I think it's a good or bad idea. I have no interest in using it.

Similar to my views on legalizing pot or prostitution.
 
clownboy said:
But that's about it and a very limited market there. Folks who backpack with alcohol don't carry the bottle now. They go with a lighter flask.

Considering the additives and the fact it takes a while to prepare, you're better off with the real thing. It's a pet rock idea.

Btw, weed is lighter than both and who wants to be hung over on a backpacking trip?
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LOL, comes in cardboard and collapsible plastic or mylar pouches now too.
 
clownboy said:
I think the anti folks are saying the risks outweighs the possible benefits of the product by a large margin.
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I only care about the risks to others, not the risks to the kids themselves. If parents are concerned, their kids are their responsibilities. With each new advance comes new parenting responsibilities. Not enough seem up to the task but it's about effort and diligence.

I am more worried about kids...or anyone...driving while texting. If the risks to others become pronounced on palcohol, let's revisit.

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