Brewing

Eric Asimov did a ‘study’ on the top lite beers. Eric is a wine and food taster for The New York Times. Despite wine being different from beer it is still alcohol. With his ‘study’ he was able to come to conclusion on what he thought was the number one lite beer. In Eric’s article he doesn’t state where he got the list for the top ten lite beers in America, but he bases his evaluation on it. I also don’t know what he based his evaluations off of other than his own personal experience in the…

A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage Reflection • The rise of beer was closely associated with the domestication of grains and the eventual adoption of farming by nomadic tribes after they began settling into an agricultural lifestyle in the areas surrounding the Fertile Crescent. Beer was a unifying force in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt because everyone had access to it and it wasn’t just a drink for the rich. Beer was often times used as a form of currency because it was…

The removal of carbon dioxide in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) has been an important topic of research due to the increasing amount of recirculating aquaculture systems being employed in the aquaculture industry. Carbon dioxide, as well as ammonia, are excreted by the fish and can be present in high quantities. Elevated levels of CO2 accumulation within the recirculating water could have toxic effects on fish. The maximum level of CO2 and ammonia that can be present in the tanks…

The Fertile Crescent is the region in the Middle East which curves, like a quarter-moon shape, from the Persian Gulf, through modern-day southern Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel and northern Egypt. Known as the Cradle of Civilization, the Fertile Crescent is regarded as the birthplace of agriculture, urbanization, writing, trade, science, history and organized religion and was first populated 10,000 BCE when agriculture and the domestication of animals began in the region. By 9,000 BCE the…

Canyon Coolers Review When it comes to enjoying the great outdoors from your boat, your tent, or your truck, a good cooler can make all the difference. You want a cooler that can keep your favorite beverages and snacks cold for as long as you are outside. You want it to be built to last. You may even want for it to serve multiple purposes, be easy to carry, and easy to clean. In the past, everyone felt that a Grizzly or a Yeti cooler was the only high end cooler that could keep up with the…

8 Ideas for Canada day Fourth of July gets all the attention, but Canada Day can be just as fun. While most people just invite a few friends over some beer on Canada Day, you can add a few special touches to make your Canada Day to make it more fun, and patriotic. Local Concerts Many cities and towns across Canada have concerts on Canada Day. Most concerts are going to be outdoors, and there can be different bands playing though out the day. These concerts are offer held near other Canada Day…

The number of craft-spirits distilleries in the US have exploded from 51 to 588 in the past 10 years. And with a market share is predicted to rise from its current 1% to 8% by 2020, large conglomerates are assessing them carefully. The craft movement renaissance in America has changed the marketplace for bread, beer, coffee and now spirits. Behind these small brands - many of who craft, bottle and blend their products by hand—are stories that the large companies can’t tell. But they haven’t let…

It’s said that whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting, but the site of the old Dowling Brothers distillery in Burgin has seen its share of battles over the years. 1871 to 1920: The Moores and the Dowlings The original D.L. Moore Distillery predates the establishment of Burgin by three years. Moore built the distillery in 1871 on the Shawnee River, according to Sam Cecil, author of “Bourbon: The Evolution of Kentucky Whiskey.” Moore’s distillery was the driving force behind the…

This article examines the growth of the craft beer industry and it’s effect on other aspects of the community. The number of breweries in the U.S. has increased overall in the last couple years and is becoming evident in Nebraska. The author, Cole Epley, interviewed Ryan Penke, a small business owner in Omaha who started delivering beer to local business with one truck. After joining an agreement with Zipline Brewery in 2012, he now has nine employees who run two delivery trucks multiple times a…

The Budweiser brand is more than just a beer or a company. It symbolizes unity, best buds, and the American Dream. Throughout the history of Budweiser its goal has been to not just be any beer, but the American beer. In Budweiser’s ads they emphasize the pathos method of persuasion where they use emotions to become engaged with the audience. However, in 2011, one decade after the terrorist attacks of September 11th, Budweiser released an ad commemorating the lives lost on that fateful day.…