At the start of this thread, I was a white gas snob. Maybe even worse than that, an MSR white gas stove snob.
Based on some earlier remarks, I got intrigued and looked into alcohol stoves. My research was not inclusive, but I like this one:
Jim Woods Super Cat Stove. The stove is based on one 3oz cat food can with some holes in it. There is no stand. You dump alcohol in the can, torch it, let it burn for 30 seconds to heat the fuel, and set the pot on it. Flames will shoot out through the holes in the can and heat the pot.
My experiments were done in Michigan (750' above sea level), and at temps down into the the high 40s (F). I can't wait to use these stoves on my next camping trip. Do your experiments at night so you can see the flames. And yes, you will need a wind screen (I used the one from my Whisperlite). And yes, I can live with the fact that this stove will only work above 35 (F).
I would take several of them on your trip. Why? They only hold an ounce of fuel, enough for 6-8 minutes of burning. That should bring 16oz of water to a boil, but if it does not, you can add alcohol to cool 2nd stove and use it to finish your meal. With multiple stoves (which we do with white gas stoves anyways), you can boil water for hot beverages and cook dinner.
I am going to use a water bottle (appropriately marked) to hold the alcohol and carry it in the 3rd water bottle carrier (at least my bike has one). I know some people carry their MSR fuel bottles in the same spot, but when I did it the pump mechanism got dirt in it. I am sure that I can find room somewhere for two Super Cat stoves in my gear.
Danno