For as long as I've been drinking, 100proof=50% bere in the US. Pretty sure
it has always been that way...
Tom
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From: "Terry and Tracey" <foxcroft@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Monday, November 27, 2000 3:09 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] [OT] Solvents and adhesive removal
> Sorry about the late reply. There is a difference between US and imperial
> proof ratings. It was determined by gunpowder exploding. The imperial
> system, 100 proof is 50% alcohol, US version is slightly different. Dunno
> why.
>
> Foxy
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