Re: [CH] putting out fires
Will Lowe (harpo@udlug.org)
Wed, 7 Jun 2000 14:50:47 -0400 (EDT)
> The fire increaser was a true Guinness and Bass Black and Tan. After Jim
> Mahar placed some meatballs swimming in tabasco on the bar, folks set
> themselves on fire and then tried a few of their own favorites (of the 21
> draughts), then took a sip of either Brooklyn or RRock. Two women in the
> test said IPA's work as well.
IPAs, being particularly hoppy, contain lots of hop oil. Things like
Guiness, which aren't hoppy at all, contain very little. Someone's
already mentioned that capsicum is fat-soluble, so I wouldn't be surprised
if it is soluble in hop oil.
Will
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