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[–] [email protected] -4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Just one possible example would be that Ethanol is used in making beer, wines, and spirits. If pre-pandemic it was found people were socialising after work more than they are now, the consumption of those things would have been greater compared to now. I imagine they will want people socialising more after work to buy more booze to make the most of the imported Ethanol.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Ethanol is used in making beer, wines

What?

[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 day ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I'm also going to have to jump on the "And?" bandwagon here.

I thought the alcohol produced was a result of the fermenting process, not an added product

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (2 children)

This was my mistake and you're right. I had read as part of an announcement in the news that Ethanol is used for beer, wine, and spirits. Seems I wasn't the only fool.

https://www.thenational.scot/news/25149208.labour-red-faced-glaring-error-us-trade-deal-announcement/

[–] [email protected] 1 points 14 hours ago

This is incredibly funny :)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

No worries! In the past, I've had issues with replies posting under comments posting out of order. I just guessed the glitch was back, and am relieved that it isn't! Double entendre cheers!

[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

We're having two different conversations here, aren't we? I could have asked anything and the answer would be the same.

Ethanol -> WFH jump still hasn't been explained

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You just pour the industrial ethanol over the hops. Delicious beer.

:D