Purest ethanol/methanol fuel?

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  1. IvanN

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    I prefer my pots shaken, not stirred.:content::lol:
     
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    Beat me to it!8]
     
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    I live way too close to Kentucky to drink anything but bourbon. Don’t know if it will burn in a Trangia in a pinch.
     
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    Mike Ridout, the service tech at MSR in the 90s, told ma story that he cooked chili with tequila in an XGK. I do not recall the story, but the fuel part. MSR is not known for use of alcohol in their stoves. But, I believe him.
    @Doc Mark

    Ken
     
  5. Doc Mark

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    Evening, Ken, @snwcmpr ,

    I knew Mike, too, and in fact, he retro-fitted my MSR Firefly with a nice, long brass mesh covered fuel line, and it still works like brand new!! If Mike told you that, I believe him, too. He did not come across as a BS'er, and we very matter of fact. I wish I could locate him, as I am certain he can tell us many great stories of MSR back in the 1980's, and 1990's!! Take care, and God Bless!

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    Hey Harder, I heard if you run cheap vodka thru a Brita filter pitcher for a couple of passes, it comes out smoother with each pass.
    My brother told me about it.
     
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    Redistill it that also removes the berry colour
     
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    I thought vodka was clear.
     
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    Horseradish vodka is 'interesting'. :)
     
  10. snwcmpr

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    Website and Store looks open.
     
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    The Moda Flame ethanol fuel is also still available on Amazon and other websites.

    Ben.
     
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    2017 I posted the closing of the store, so I updated.