Subj : degrees
To   : ALEXANDER KORYAGIN
From : Mike Powell
Date : Thu Feb 13 2020 18:09:00

> Do you measure vodka with degrees, like we do in Russia?

> https://ibb.co/rpYkrdw

> How many degrees has your vodka? ;-)

In the United States, alcoholic beverages are measured in percentage of
alcohol (for beers and malt liquors), or proof for liquors.

So, back when there was such a thing as "3-2 beer," that was 3.2% alcohol
by volume.  Meanwhile, to figure proof, you multiply the percentage times
2.  So a whiskey that is 100 proof is 50% alcohol by volume.

I just check a bottle of vodka distilled and bottled right here in
Kentucky.  It has both percentage (40%) and proof (80) listed on the front
of the bottle.  I did not see anything about degrees.  :(  I would feel
like it was more authentic if that was included.  :)

Mike


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