Inefficiency and Dangers of Snorting Powdered Alcohol
Summary
In this article, we discuss the recent approval of powdered alcohol for sale in the US and the concerns surrounding its use. We follow the experience of tech writer Brent Ros as he makes his own batch of powdered alcohol and attempts to spike a drink with it. Brent concludes that the fears of spiking drinks with powdered alcohol are unfounded and that snorting it is both dangerous and inefficient.
Table of Contents
- The Approval of Powdered Alcohol
- Making a Batch of Powdered Alcohol
- Attempting to Spike a Drink with Powdered Alcohol
- The Concern of Snorting Powdered Alcohol
- Conclusion
The Approval of Powdered Alcohol
Powdered alcohol was approved for sale in the US in 2015, but many states have already banned it due to concerns about its safety. The fear is that children will sneak it into schools and spike each other’s drinks, leading to dangerous situations. However, there has been little evidence to support these fears.
Making a Batch of Powdered Alcohol
Brent Ros decides to make his own batch of powdered alcohol to see if the concerns are valid. He uses a neutral grain spirit and tapioca maltodextrin to make a weak wine-like drink with a 10% ABV. When he drinks it, he feels a light buzz but also experiences a terrible taste and toxic feeling. He concludes that the taste is so bad that it’s unlikely anyone would willingly consume it.
Attempting to Spike a Drink with Powdered Alcohol
Brent then attempts to spike a drink with the powdered alcohol but finds it too difficult and time-consuming. He concludes that it’s unlikely anyone would go through the trouble of spiking a drink with powdered alcohol when liquid alcohol is much easier to use.
The Concern of Snorting Powdered Alcohol
Finally, Brent addresses the concern of snorting the powder. He tries a small amount and experiences burning and nasal congestion. He concludes that it’s impossible to get “instantaneously super drunk” from snorting it and that it’s both dangerous and inefficient.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the fears surrounding powdered alcohol may be unfounded. Spiking drinks with powdered alcohol is impractical, and snorting it is both dangerous and inefficient. While there may be some useful applications for powdered alcohol, it’s clear that it’s not the miracle substance some have claimed it to be. We invite readers to share their thoughts on whether there could be a useful application for powdered alcohol.
Unfortunately, Brent’s attempt at a flame ball using the powdered alcohol failed, but his experiment sheds light on the inefficiency and dangers of snorting powdered alcohol.
