Some Basic Info About Alcohol 

The following list represents some basic information about alcohol: 1. The alcohol that is consumed at bars or parties is called ethyl alcohol or ethanol.
2. Ethyl alcohol is produced by fermentation, a process in which yeast fungus feeds on sugars and/or starches in various grains (such as hops, rice, or barley) or fruits (such as grapes) and excretes alcohol along with carbon dioxide (CO2). 3. Ethyl alcohol is a depressant drug.
4. The concentration of alcohol in drinks varies widely depending on the type of drink. 5. While wine and beer typically have an alcohol content between 5% and 15%, hard liquor, on the other hand, usually has an alcohol content of 40% and can go as high as 95%. 6. From the cheapest beer to the most expensive after dinner liqueur or wine, all alcohol is made from the same fermentation process. 7. The various tastes, flavors, colors, and strengths come from the different fruits or vegetables that are used as well as from the additives, by-products, and the diluting substances employed in the fermentation process. 8. Interestingly, the fermentation process used in alcoholic beverages is the same process that will take place with orange juice, apple juice, or other fruit juices and fruit if they are not consumed.