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Tag Archives: alcohol

Perfect Manhattans & Mysterious Fungi
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Perfect Manhattans & Mysterious Fungi

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Science & Food • Leave a comment

Dave Arnold set up his own experiments to mix the perfect Manhattan, explaining, “A dose of science will do you good. Think like a scientist and you will make better drinks.” In his first experiment, he used different sized ice to make his drinks. His conclusion: different ice, different stir, same Manhattan. James Scott, a mycologist … Continue reading →

Could Making Beer From Sewage Save Us From The Drought?
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Could Making Beer From Sewage Save Us From The Drought?

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Friends of John • 1 Comment

The historic drought in California and other U.S. states challenges us to rethink the way food production and consumption shapes our available water supply. To that end, one adventurous brewing club, The Oregon Brew Crew, collaborated with Oregon’s water utility, Clean Water Services, to brew beer from waste water. This comes as part of the … Continue reading →

Bar Stools and Molecules: Buttery Nipple Science
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Bar Stools and Molecules: Buttery Nipple Science

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Friends of John • Leave a comment

You may think a buttery nipple is just a fun shot to buy a friend on his or her birthday, but it’s more complex than that. It’s got layers… specifically two. For those not familiar with the bar classic, the buttery nipple is composed of a layer of Irish cream sitting on top of butterscotch … Continue reading →

Beer Crust Apple Pie
DIY Kitchen Science

Beer Crust Apple Pie

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Elsbeth Sites • 3 Comments

The Science of Pie – June 1, 2014 Best Scientific Pie Christina Cheung, Tori Schmitt, and Elliot Cheung (Team Pretty Intense Pie Enthusiasts) Adding alcohol to a pie crust is a fairly mainstream way of obtaining a nice flaky shelter for a delicious filling within. Vodka is the go-to spirit for crusts, but other beverages … Continue reading →

Boozy Apple Pie
DIY Kitchen Science

Boozy Apple Pie

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Liz Roth-Johnson • 12 Comments

On foraging for local ingredients in your college dormitory… Our Judge’s Favorite winner of the 2013 Science of Pie event showed how beer and vodka affect pie crust color and texture. But they weren’t the only students who experimented with alcohol in their pies. Two other teams—Team Super Rum and the Beam Team—also used alcohol … Continue reading →

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