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Ethanol alcohol has been used to enhance the flavor and effects of beverages for thousands of years. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is a widespread and internationally recognizable custom across nearly all cultures. Beverages can have alcoholic content from just a few percent to nearly 50%.
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Beer and Wine
Beer and wine have lower alcohol contents by volume than distilled spirits. There are thousands of varieties of beer around the world, most of these with an alcohol content between four and nine percent.Wine is fermented from grape juice and comes in white, red or pink varieties. Most anthropologists and food historians believe that wine was first consumed in the middle east, in what is now Iran.
Hard Liquor
Most distilled spirits have at least 35% alcohol by volume. Popularity of an individual spirit varies by location. For example, tequila is the most common liquor in Mexico, whereas vodka is the clear favorite in Russia.Health Effects
Alcohol abuse has very detrimental health effects, including liver damage and head cancers. Alcoholic beverages can even be lethal if consumed to quickly in too great a quantity.Most studies suggest, however, that moderate alcohol consumption can be beneficial. One to two drinks daily has been shown to decrease chances of dementia, lower cholesterol, and prevent stroke.
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Alcoholic Beverages Questions
Can different types of alcoholic beverages cause more severe hangovers? 7 AnswersYes. Complex organic molecules such as methanol and acetone are found in some drinks and are said to be responsible for hangovers rather than ethanol(alcohol). ... read more
What is the best new bottled or canned beverage (no alcoholic beverages) produced over the past few years? Why do you think it's the best? 3 AnswersI love Sobe Life Water....My fridge has atleast 15 bottles at all times...they're a dollar at WalMart....the flavors are so rich and fruity and it's very refres... read more
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"...all the members of Rise Against...are straight edge, abstaining from consuming alcoholic beverages or using recreational drugs." SWEET.
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@Remus__Lupin @SiriuslySlashy -turns red- Guys, shut up. They don't taste like any alcoholic beverages, thanks.
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@tperfectionista share alcoholic beverages you little girl !!
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is about to pickle zee brain with alcoholic beverages.... an experiment for the 5 senses!
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Beer, Alcoholic Beverages on Way to Being Banned at Sporting Events? http://bit.ly/4tLSqJ
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