Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
Everclear is available at 190 proof or 95% ethanol in any liquor store. I've never tried burning it, but an ounce in a glass of water makes what I refer to as rocket fuel. Almost tasteless. Very nice, really. Light weight, packs small. You can also clean your rims with it. A cycle tourist would have to be desperate to want to burn drink fuel.
To continue the technical mumbo jumbo, the problem with Everclear or 190 proof spirits of any kind is the water content. Adding 5% water to the mix decreases the energy available significantly. 200 proof ethanol...which isn't readily available...has around 12,000 BTU/lb. 190 proof ethanol has around 10,000 BTU/lb. All of the energy goes into volatilizing the water. Everclear is also not cheap.