How to reduce volume while retaining alcohol.

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The discussion centers on methods to reduce the volume of beer while retaining its alcohol content. Tzuo suggests using fractional freezing as a technique to concentrate beer, similar to distillation. However, it is crucial to note that both methods may be illegal without proper permits in many jurisdictions. The conversation highlights the need for caution and legal awareness when experimenting with alcohol concentration techniques.

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Hi
I'm new but I figured, this is a good place to start.
Suppose I had a bottle of beer, and I wanted to somehow make that bottle of beer a little more easy to transport. Is there a way of getting the water out while retaining the alcohol so that upon adding good clean water back into a much smaller bottle of beer, I get back a beer? Don't worry about the carbonation. :)
Just toying about with the idea.
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Tzuo
 
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You may be able to concentrate the beer via fractional freezing. I should note that, like distilation, concentrating alcohol via fractional freezing is illegal without a permit in many locations.
 

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