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drinkerofpints
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Question on proofing

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I have searched and searched and found a couple very useful calculators, but Im looking to find a calculator (or formula) that can tell me proof after 2 adding specific amounts of 2 differently proofed liquors togethers.

The most useful calculator I have (the "proofing-calculaor.xls") assumes one liquid is a specific proof and the other liquid is water. Im trying to find one i can plug in two different proofed liquids to.

For example:

30 ounces of 148 proof plus 64 ounces of 130 proof equals 94 ounces of ____ proof.

Am I having a major brain fart and there is some super simple formula Im missing? :crazy:

Also, is this question in the right section? :oops:
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Re: Question on proofing

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Just mix them together then check it and use the calculator on the Parent Site to bring it down to a drinkable level.
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Re: Question on proofing

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94 ounces of 135.74 proof

30X148=4440 proof points
64X130=8320 proof points

4440+8320=12760 proof points

12760 proof points/94 ounces=135.74 proof (points)


edit: +1 what Da Yooper said.
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Re: Question on proofing

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I can't proof it once its mixed thats the problem. Its a maceration with sugar so the hydrometer won't read true. But it seems my wife came up with the same answer as skipper so I suppose she'll be my calculator haha. Skipper, mind telling me how you came up with that?

This is how we (she) came up with it.

74% of 30 ounces = 22.2 oz
65% of 64 ounces = 41.6 oz

22.2 + 41.6 = 63.8 oz

30 + 64 = 94 oz

63.8/94 = .678

67.8% = 135.74 proof

I don't understand the proof points part.

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Re: Question on proofing

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this is why I'm a welder...
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Re: Question on proofing

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Okay I see now. I guess I WAS having a brain fart. Didn't realize it was that simple I was way overthinking it. But at least I learned something new! Thanks buddy!
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drinkerofpints wrote:this is why I'm a welder...
id trust a welder over a shady car salesman :thumbup:
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Re: Question on proofing

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Look up pearsons square. I think that would work.
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Here's a link that explains it:

http://winemakersacademy.com/blending-w ... ns-square/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
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