The Color of Beer

We've talked about beer and its mineral content, how beer was one of the six drinks that shaped the world, about studying really old beer and how beer is better for post-workout replenishment.  But have we talked about the two basic chemical reactions responsible for beer being "beer-colored" rather than clear like water?

One reaction couples amino acids to sugars; the other spurs sugars to decompose. In addition to adding color to beer, the products of these reactions also add significant flavor to the resultant brew.

This week, a look at the color of beer.

TTFN, Fred.

Quote of the week: "All your life, you were only waiting for this moment to arrive; you were only waiting for this moment to be free." – The Beatles, "Blackbird" (Lennon-McCartney)


Color of Beer

Dissolving Islands

If you've ever considered an island getaway to Hawaii, time is of the essence: the mountainous tropical paradise of Oahu will erode, according to new research, with the biggest losses coming from within the island itself.

To be accurate, you do have some time to book that vacation before Hawaii's Oahu flattens from an island into a low-lying sea mount...likely another 1.75 million years, give or take a millennia. After that, however, the forces working to eat away at Oahu from the inside out will begin to triumph.

This week, a look at dissolving islands.

TTFN, Fred.

Quote of the week: "Try thinking more, if just for your own sake." – The Beatles, "Think For Yourself" (Harrison)

Hawaii Dissolving