Congener (alcohol)

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In the alcoholic beverages industry, congeners are substances other than alcohol produced during fermentation. These substances include small amounts of chemicals such as other alcohols (known as fusel alcohols), acetone, acetaldehyde, esters, fusel alcohols, tannins, and aldehydes (e.g. propanol, furfural, glycols, ethyl acetate). Congeners are responsible for most of the taste and aroma of distilled alcoholic beverages, and contribute to the taste of non-distilled drinks.[1] According to research, bourbon, which has more congeners than vodka, will cause a worse hangover.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ Understanding Congeners in Wine, Wines & Vines. Accessed 2011-4-20
  2. ↑ Sales S; Howland J; Arnedt JT; Almeida AB; Greece J; Minsky S; Kempler CS (Mar 1, 2010). "Intoxication with bourbon versus vodka: effects on hangover, sleep, and next-day neurocognitive performance in young adults.". Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research 34 (3): 509–18. doi:10.1111/j.1530-0277.2009.01116.x. PMID 20028364. Retrieved 30 December 2013. 

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