Well that was too easy. And still does not adequately explain why beers and wines are typically only in percentage, while “hard” liquors include the proof number .
“To ensure that the rum had not been watered down, it was “proved” by dousing gunpowder in it, then testing to see if the gunpowder would ignite. If it did not burn, the rum contained too much water—and was considered to be “under proof.”"
Beer and wine are both “under proof”, so must be classified by percentage.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proof_(alcohol)
Well that was too easy. And still does not adequately explain why beers and wines are typically only in percentage, while “hard” liquors include the proof number
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“To ensure that the rum had not been watered down, it was “proved” by dousing gunpowder in it, then testing to see if the gunpowder would ignite. If it did not burn, the rum contained too much water—and was considered to be “under proof.”"
Beer and wine are both “under proof”, so must be classified by percentage.
… or I just skimmed the wrong part, and now look the fool.
. Thanks.
That is an option too