I like the idea of ethanol also. More BTU per oz, as long as you have a good system, and like a good challenge. I tried isopropyl alcohol, but if you go to that extreme you might as well use canola oil. Now there's a challenge.

Ethanol:
1. More BTU/oz that methanol.
2. Safer than methanol or rubbing alcohol.
3. Useful for many first aid purposes also, more than rubbing alcohol.
4. Yeah, maybe a nightcap now and then.
5. Also lots of fun running from the man. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I'm going to try distilling my own alcohol just for camping, though I don't think I will trust it well enough for nightcaps. Maybe not at first anyway. I will distill it from mead at first, because I make that now anyway. Maybe potatoes later, but that's alot harder I understand. I could also distill it from cheap vodka I suppose, but that would defeat the whole purpose of avoiding taxes, even if it was cheaper that way by the time I'm done. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Ordered my first alcohol stove, the ION. I will make my own also, but I wanted a good starting point and I like the Rock's data and philosophy on fuel efficiency. I'm fairly sure its workable with ethanol. We will see. I'm still going to use my Kelly Kettle mostly. I just want to join in the fun.