Rum Runners obsolete soon?

[Conshydot]

As if alcohol, marijuana, caffeine and pills of various kinds aren't enough to give Americans a buzz, the federal government has approved a new product: powdered booze, reports Gawker.

 

Even the company behind it, Palcohol, says the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau's approval caught it off guard. The product is now expected to hit shelves in the fall, giving consumers six just-add-water options to choose from, including straight options like vodka and mixed offerings like Cosmopolitan.

Lehrman Beverage Law, which first reported the TTB's approval, is "absolutely astonished" that Palcohol was approved and says it "seems highly likely to raise a large number of legal issues and controversies."http://www.usatoday.com/

Edited April 21, 2014 by Conshydot

[CruisingChick]

My husband saw it yesterday that they approved Powered Alcohol. We did not even know that product existed.

 

He also wondered how they would detect it packed in your suitcase.

[lexdisic]

I cant imagine a powdered version of your favourite drink being comparible in taste. Then again, I dont suppose the people who buy it will care :p

[sprockie]

Do you add it to liquid or snort it? :rolleyes:

Seriously though, how drastically will death by alcohol poisoning increase - especially among young people.

[whataboutport]

Just like anything else, moderation.

 

However, I think it's pretty cool and would lighten the load, not just in travel but coming back from the store/market as well. I think we should wait until it actually comes out until we really make a comment about it.

[Pilgrim70]

As if alcohol, marijuana, caffeine and pills of various kinds aren't enough to give Americans a buzz, the federal government has approved a new product: powdered booze, reports Gawker.

 

Even the company behind it, Palcohol, says the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau's approval caught it off guard. The product is now expected to hit shelves in the fall, giving consumers six just-add-water options to choose from, including straight options like vodka and mixed offerings like Cosmopolitan.

Lehrman Beverage Law, which first reported the TTB's approval, is "absolutely astonished" that Palcohol was approved and says it "seems highly likely to raise a large number of legal issues and controversies."http://www.usatoday.com/

 

Anyone who knows any chemistry at all, knows it can't be powdered alcohol(ethanol). Ethanol is a chemical compound and is a liquid at room temperature. To be a powder it would have to be below its freezing point. Have you ever put vodka in the refrigerator? Even at that temperature it's still a liquid.

[caribsun]

Anyone who knows any chemistry at all, knows it can't be powdered alcohol(ethanol). Ethanol is a chemical compound and is a liquid at room temperature. To be a powder it would have to be below its freezing point. Have you ever put vodka in the refrigerator? Even at that temperature it's still a liquid.

Yes you can, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_powder

[Conshydot]

Anyone who knows any chemistry at all, knows it can't be powdered alcohol(ethanol). Ethanol is a chemical compound and is a liquid at room temperature. To be a powder it would have to be below its freezing point. Have you ever put vodka in the refrigerator? Even at that temperature it's still a liquid.

 

When I first heard about it, I thought the same thing ( had quite a discussion over the Easter dinner table). Then we found out that it is encapsulated somehow, probably like some gel caps, and that made the whole idea even less appealing.

I am sticking to my beverage package. :D

[ghstudio]

When I first heard about it, I thought the same thing ( had quite a discussion over the Easter dinner table). Then we found out that it is encapsulated somehow, probably like some gel caps, and that made the whole idea even less appealing.

I am sticking to my beverage package. :D

 

fascinating....and powdered alcohol has apparently been around for years despite the claim on palcohol's web page that their founder invented it....sounds a bit like Al Gore, the inventor of the internet.

[caribsun]

The encapsulation is measured in microns, not the size of a gel cap. You would most likely need a electron microscope.

Edited April 21, 2014 by caribsun

[bighairtexan]

OK I started reading this and had to make sure the OP hadn't started this thread on April 1! I thought for sure it was an April Fools' joke. I'll let someone else try it first and let me know how it tastes.

[LetsGetWet!]

Wow, if cruisers can start smuggling essentially unlimited amounts of undetectable powdered alcohol aboard, there are a couple of posters here whose heads will literally explode! :D

 

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[caribsun]

It's on NBC Nightly news right now. Everyone is buzzzzing about it. :D

[CHEZMARYLOU]

We prefer wine so can't see it as being a benefit.

 

Mary Lou

[miched]

I think that there are a few issues that may or may make it feasible to replace rum runners or buying drinks on board.

 

Those drinks may have that instant taste. Instant coffee has never replaced the regular method of brewing and I don't know of anyone that prefers the taste of instant to regular brewed coffee. .

 

The other is the cost factor. If one of those drinks cost the same or more than on board prices why bother. I doubt if the prices will be cheap.

 

Then if they do contain "liquid" alcohol they will be detected like any other spirits people try to sneak on board.

 

Just a few things to think about, since my opinion doesn't really mean anything.

 

 

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[jackdiamond]

fascinating....and powdered alcohol has apparently been around for years despite the claim on palcohol's web page that their founder invented it....sounds a bit like Al Gore, the inventor of the internet.

And, also global warming.

[Conshydot]

Update:

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is now saying the powdered alcohol product was approved in error—all because of a labeling discrepancy.

[jcrandle]

I wouldn't get too excited. 40 years ago, I invented dehydrated water, to save space and weight when traveling. When you were ready for a drink, you just added water. It wasn't a commercial success.:(