Powdered Alcohol Is Officially A Thing In The United States

[oneshooter]

http://io9.com/powdered-alcohol-is-officially-a-thing-in-the-united-st-1565530773

Alcohol is primarily known as a liquid, but it can also be whipped, solidified, and practically vaporized. But now it's available in powdered form — a product called "Palcohol" that was just approved by the U.S. government.

Alcohol powder is a molecular encapsulated alcohol that produces an alcoholic drink or meal when mixed with water. Because alcohol can be absorbed in a sugar derivate, it can be delivered as a powder and/or packed into capsules.

Interesting idea, tequila in a straw?

[NYC_SKP]

1. Kinda brings a whole new dimension to Pixie Stix, don't it?

[Warren DeMontague]

2. Great, something to snort with your drinkable cocaine.

[seveneyes]

3. Pat Travers was prophetic

[petronius]

4. I wouldn't say no to a good powdered red wine for long backpacking trips

But in truth, a flask of whisky doesn't weight that much (and has the benefit of not tasting like it was powdered...)

Still, I expect to give this stuff a try, if for nothing but the novelty.

[msongs]

5. excellent way for kids to get alcohol, and that's what this will be used for nt

[DirkGently]

6. I thought this part was weird

7. Let's talk about the elephant in the room….snorting Palcohol. Yes, you can snort it. And you'll get drunk almost instantly because the alcohol will be absorbed so quickly in your nose. Good idea? No. It will mess you up. Use Palcohol responsibly.

http://gawker.com/powdered-alcohol-coming-to-a-liquor-store-near-you-1565094422

That is a very strange disclaimer. They *bring up* the idea of snorting the stuff, which sounds like a hugely hazardous potential, and ... don't really warn against it. "Drunk almost instantly" sounds like more of an advertisement, given the way a lot of people look at alcohol. So does "mess you up."

Couldn't it also ... kill you?

Doesn't sound like any disclaimer I've ever heard.

Do they want people to snort it?

[longship]

7. Powdered water is next.

Just add water for a refreshing drink.

Powdered alcohol.
Just add water for a refreshing drunk.

[Blue Owl]

8. Nestlé BuzzQuik

It's never too early to get surly!

[Skip Intro]

9. I'll stick with a bottle or can, thanks.

How could a powder replace this beauty:



Or this one:



Or this one:

[Aerows]

10. That is just what the general populace needed

another way to get fucked up.

I'll order some and post on DU after I've .... whatever way it is that you are supposed to use the product.

Right after I get the bath salt zombie out of the backyard.

OMG whargarbargle!