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jhwells t1_it8oe4b wrote

Reply to comment by regular_modern_girl in Why does alcohol kill bacteria, but not the cells that our bodies are composed of? by Chairman_Mittens

Everclear comes in multiple proofs/percentage abv:

  • 120, 60%
  • 151, 75.5%
  • 189, 94.5%
  • 190, 95%

In college I did a shot of 190 and within a few minutes the outer layer of tissue began peeling off the inside of my cheeks is disturbingly large sheets. It's not really meant to be taken straight and should be used as a mixer.

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