No fixed plans. Not intent upon arriving.
The art and science of beer by UCofficeofpresident:
What do people do while waiting for wine grapes to ferment? Enjoy a beer, of course. Charlie Bamforth, the head of Malting and Brewing Science at UC Davis, explains beer-making and reveals how to pick the freshest pint when you’re at a pub.
To see more stories, visit http://www.onwardcalifornia.com/#stories
Mead Recipe of the Week: Brewer Brian’s Orange Blossom Mead on Homebrewers Association:
Celebrate spring with Brain Cooper's 2008 NHC gold medal Mead recipe made with orange blossom honey! NHC Judges comments included "Great Job." "Very drinkable." and "Refreshing!"
Beer Recipe of the Week: Jaggery Pale Ale on Homebrewers Association:
A radical beer for the radical homebrewer! This pale ale recipe from Randy Mosher's book Radical Brewing, uses an unrefined jaggery sugar made from the sap of a palm tree. Jaggery sugar originated in Asia, and adds maple notes to the beer!
Beer Recipe of the Week: Deck-Head Stout on Homebrewers Association:
This recipe for Deck-Head Stout won a gold medal in the 1995 National Homebrew Competition. Featured in A Year of Beer, by Amahl Turczyn, this classic Irish Dry Stout is sure to bring out your inner leprechaun on St. Paddy's day!
Beer Recipe of the Week: Joe Gillian’s Red on Homebrewers Association:
"Top o' the mornin" to ya! Celebrate St. Patty's day this year with a traditional Irish Red Ale. Sláinte!
A new Flickr Favorite by BphotoR.
EXPLORE, February 26, 2013, #2
Wow !…thank you very much 🙂
Uploaded: February 26, 2013 at 04:28AM
A bird ballet | Music Video by Neels CASTILLON:
We were shooting for a commercial with my DP waiting for an helicopter flying into the sunset, when thousands and thousands of birds came and made this incredible dance in the sky. It was amazing, we just forgot our job and started this little piece of poetry… Enjoy !
Thanks to the birds…
And thanks to Ariane Cornic (Masterfilms) and Philippe Pangrazzi who let us shoot during our working time.
Please watch it in HD or download it in best quality (if you have a vimeo account)
Made by: Neels CASTILLON
DP: Mathias Touzeris
Music: Hand-made – Alt J / Buy on iTunes here: http://smarturl.it/AnAwesomeWave
Location: Marseille, France
PS: Now I know it’s called a murmuration and the birds are Starlings.
BBC Nature says “starlings are known for these wonderful swirling aerial displays, done at dusk as they get ready to roost for the winter.”
Beer Recipe of the Week: Flanders Red Ale on Homebrewers Association:
This Flanders red ale recipe by Jamil Zainasheff was awarded the gold medal at the 2007 NHC. This traditional style from the Flemish region of Belgium, has a common sour characteristic with hints of fruit flavors such as plum, raspberry and orange.
Bambi Meets Godzilla: The Restoration by KindredCoda:
My 1080p, frame-for-frame re-creation of Marv Newland’s 1969 short film “Bambi Meets Godzilla”, with newly restored picture and sound. Enjoy!
You can skip ahead to the exciting conclusion by jumping to @0:52 .
NOTE: This project is in no way directly involved with Marv Newland.
Making of (lots of text):
http://kindredcoda.blogspot.com/2013/02/bambi-meets-godzilla-making-of.html
More info on the original:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bambi_Meets_Godzilla
Recipe of The Week(Propensity Pilsener Lager) on Homebrewers Association:
In celebration of the 34th anniversary of the legalization of Homebrewing, were sharing a recipe by Charlie Papazian for a classic pilsener—a tried and true classic for homebrewer's and beer lovers!