![Molecular gastronomy—the use of scientific techniques to create exotic cuisine—is becoming a household term. But what about molecular mixology?
An article in the December Physics World (not yet available online) explores how bartenders are using scientific equipment and techniques to create new cocktails, and how many long-established tricks in the mixologists’ book are firmly rooted in physics and chemistry.[…]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvlan8YaM61r0neipo1_400.jpg)
Molecular gastronomy—the use of scientific techniques to create exotic cuisine—is becoming a household term. But what about molecular mixology?
An article in the December Physics World (not yet available online) explores how bartenders are using scientific equipment and techniques to create new cocktails, and how many long-established tricks in the mixologists’ book are firmly rooted in physics and chemistry.[…]
Beer’s Health Benefits, Consumed In Moderation, May Be Similar To Those Of Wine #drunksci
Oenophiles have been looking down their noses at beer drinkers since time began. But the past few years have given grape-lovers a particularly powerful weapon against the unwashed masses of grain-supporters: health claims. A series of studies showed that red wine had life-extending health benefits, possibly because of a chemical called resveratrol, unmatched by any other alcoholic beverage.
Two recent studies, though, may turn the tables on smug wine drinkers.
Ardipithecus Beer!! FTW #drunksci!!
I just made what what may be the most amazing discovery of the century at a local booze emporium. Dogfish Head brewing company makes a beer whose label is adorned with Jay Matternes’s reconstruction of an upright Ardipithecus ramidus. Note that the right foot grasps the earth with it’s ape-like big toe.
h/t @petercoffey
All of these impressive photos of alcoholic beverages under a microscope uncover the elements that make up some of our preferred tipples. Similar to photos of snowflakes, each and every beverage is unique, while observed below when zoomed about 1, 000 times under a high tech lab microscope. Created by United states company Bevshots, these are available as artworks for potential buyers which recognize the concealed beauty of alcoholic beverages. Catching the small elements that define most popular drinks such as vodka, pina colada and Chablis.
“What you can see in the magnified pictures are the crystalised carbohydrates that have become sugars and glucose, ” described Lester Hutt, 35, the founder of Bevshots.
“Hmm I’m not sure this will go with the linens in the living room…
Oh hold on, it says ‘Great for ANY decor’! Awesome, we’re set!”
(Source: val-freyja, via brx0)
Dubbed the Greenhouse Gas Accounting Profile, the standardized formula has two parts. The enterprise protocol helps businesses calculate their carbon emissions, while the product protocol gives winemakers carbon reduction tips to cut emissions even more, notes Harpers.co.uk.
According to the UK Wine and Spirit Trade Association, the wine sector is one of the first industries to lead with such a move.
The alcohol referendum brought voters like Mary Buchanan out to the precinct at E. Rivers Elementary School in Atlanta.
Prohibiting package sales on Sundays is an archaic rule that does more harm than good, said Buchanan, who voted for the provision. ” The issue should not be about regulating alcohol, but teaching the appropriate responsibility that comes with it is the bigger issue.”
In this off year without national and statewide races, turnout is expected to be low, but the alcohol referendum and other key issues including an incorporation referendum in the Peachtree Corners area of Gwinnett County were keeping poll workers busy.
Delaware is the first state to have its own yeast. Gov. Jack Markell signed a proclamation giving a yeast named Kloeckera (apiculata) (strain KA 1) this designation, which is an honorary title because the state legislature is not currently in session to vote on the matter.
The yeast is the key ingredient in Delaware Native Ale, or DNA, a new, limited-time ale created by Dogfish Head Brewery that features grown-in-Delaware hops, peach and pear juices and other native ingredients. The light ale was introduced recently at a mid-day gathering at the brewery’s pub in Rehoboth Beach.[…]
This is a brilliant way to present your wine-food pairings!
(Source: confessions-of-a-francophile)
