Category Archives: Science

The World’s Oldest Beer

Posted on February 24, 2011 by onlineliquorcabinet

Bottles salvaged from a shipwreck have yielded not only samples of the world’s oldest available beer, but also the possibility of recreating the brew using the same yeast. The ship sunk some time around 1800-1830 in the Baltic Sea. Five … Continue reading →

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Green Beer (not related to St. Patrick’s Day)

Posted on February 22, 2011 by onlineliquorcabinet

The New York Times reports on a new addition of the list of rationalizations behind drinking beer. It’s environmentally friendly! The MIT-trained mechanical engineer [Eric Fitch] has invented a patented device that turns brewery waste into natural gas that’s used … Continue reading →

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Drinking in Space

Posted on November 3, 2010 by onlineliquorcabinet

So far, beer has never made it into space because of difficulties with carbonation in a zero gravity environment. Now, according to PopSci, America’s 4 Pines Brewing Company has decided to prove they have the right stuff to create a … Continue reading →

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Drinkers Live Longer Than Teetotalers

Posted on October 8, 2010 by onlineliquorcabinet

Important news to consider when you’re making your weekend plans: Scientists have found that partygoers outlive the people who call to complain about them: Moderate drinking, which is defined as one to three drinks per day, is associated with the … Continue reading →

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Take a Closer Look at What You’re Drinking

Posted on September 8, 2010 by onlineliquorcabinet

Time features some stunning shots of different spirits on a microscopic level. The images were created by Florida State research scientist (and de facto part animal) Michael Davidson. You can also buy them in various mediums via Bevshots.  Now all … Continue reading →

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