Posts Tagged: Beer and Science
New World Pre-historic Beer
Posted by on Saturday, February 17, 2007 in - 4 comments
The lack of universal beeriness - outside of Europe, the Middle East and Africa - has sometimes got me wondering about whether it has more to do with the lack of universal anthropolgical awareness of New World beer than its historic presence. Interesting, then, to note this reference to the habits …
Beer Science: Pabst Against Pabst
Posted by on Monday, July 24, 2006 in - 15 comments
Ever since my pal portland came up with the phrase beer-tasting water, I have been a little too obsessed with Pabst Blue Ribbon. But then I realized I had a unique opportunity to perform my sort of science experiment: a side-by-side comparison of a PBR from the US against one brewed under license …
Beer Science: Building A Better Beer Cozy
Posted by on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 in - 1 comment
I got a great link in the email bin this morning from the author of a great website called My Science Project letting me know about their latest project, building a better beer insulation thingie: • “Beer drinking is one of the world’s favorite pastimes. So as the weather started heating up, we …
Beer Before Smoothies...And Milk
Posted by on Thursday, March 9, 2006 in - leave a comment
Even I suspect this study a little, though for now I am blaming the cold remedies filling my brain: • “The report was paid for by the corporate parent of Lipton Tea, which is now using the scientists' advice to advertise tea's benefits. The nutritionists say they didn't know the extent of …
Thoughts On Skunked Beer
Posted by on Saturday, February 18, 2006 in - 9 comments
A somewhat odd story on WCBS's website this morning on skunked beer: • “It flows from taps, is poured from bottles and it's can's can be found in many a fridge. But when you crack a cold one and a funky smell hits you like a ton of bricks, the taste isn't going to be any better. You've been …
Beer Foam Science
Posted by on Friday, February 10, 2006 in - 1 comment
Who knew there were beer foam scientists in Manitoba: • “Led by Marta Izydorczyk, program manager of barley research, the research deals with possibly the most important issue in the beer industry. “Consumers have very strong opinions on beer foam,” according to Izydorczyk.”
Science Discovers TGIF
Posted by on Thursday, April 7, 2005 in - leave a comment
Some scientific studies just seem more interesting than others: • “...new research in the April 2005 issue of Current Anthropology suggests that the story of how the food and drink arrived to the table is just as critical to our understanding of the past as the social behaviors at the table …
Hints of Puritanism?
Posted by on Friday, January 21, 2005 in - 2 comments
I was reading the news this week about another health related claim for beer: • Alcohol-free beer 'stops cancer' says the BBCNon-alcoholic beer could help mice fight cancer writes ReutersNon-alcoholic beer may protect against cancer says The Australian • Better mousey health through brew …
How Do You Describe Beer ?
Posted by on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 in - 2 comments
It's certainly a dilemma that I have, trying to record and describe the taste characteristics of beer objectively. Those familiar with British TV and with the wine journalist Jilly Goulden might be tempted to inject some of her spirit into the proceedings and use adjectives like 'rubber tyres' and …
Beer Biotech
Posted by on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 in - leave a comment
One of the cornerstones of my enthusiasm for brewing comes from the fact that I have brewed for years, though I am on a break from it now that I am a happy apartment dweller. One of the best ways to pick up some of the information that the homebrewer gets through hands on experience with the …
