Public Talk On Beer And Space

[berapnopod]

For those of you in Sydney, and on the geekier side of brewing, I will be
giving a public talk in a couple of weeks. Homebrew will be provided.

Berp.

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Details are:

COMPLEX MOLECULES IN SPACE AND CAN WE MAKE BEER OUT OF THEM?

For millenia, people have gazed at the stars and wondered what place
there is for humans in the universe? It is only in modern times that
we have come to understand that the universe is filled with many
galaxies, stars and planets, some not unlike our own. The universe
itself had its own beginnings. At the start, only simple atoms existed.
But soon the first stars processed these simple atoms into complex
atoms. Since then, cutting-edge astronomical research reveals space now
contains not just complex atoms but also many complex molecules.

It is perhaps not coincidental that people have imbibed in beer for
millenia as well. Many collective centuries must have been spent trying
to understand our place under the stars whilst under the influence. Now
that we stand on the verge of space exploration, not with our minds,
but with our bodies, it is time to bring together our best
understanding of interstellar chemistry and our love of beer to ask the
question: Can we make beer out of the complex molecules in space?

Time: 7:00pm Monday 23rd October 2006

Location: Burrows lecture theatre, Old Main Building, UNSW
Kensington Campus, Sydney NSW 2052
UNSW Map reference J14: http://www.unsw.edu.au/maps/maps.html

Parking: Barker St Parking Station, entry via UNSW Gate 14 on Barker St,
UNSW Map reference N18

Public Transport: See http://www.transport.unsw.edu.au or call 131 500

Contact: Dr. Andrew Walsh awalsh att unsw.edu.au 02 9385 5168

 

[Coodgee]

Now
that we stand on the verge of space exploration, not with our minds,
but with our bodies, it is time to bring together our best
understanding of interstellar chemistry and our love of beer to ask the
question: Can we make beer out of the complex molecules in space?

Are you serious?

 

[Hopsta]

WLP321 MilkyWay Ale Yeast

 

[berapnopod]

Are you serious?

50-50

Berp.

 

[eric8]

Now
that we stand on the verge of space exploration, not with our minds,
but with our bodies, it is time to bring together our best
understanding of interstellar chemistry and our love of beer to ask the
question: Can we make beer out of the complex molecules in space?

Are you serious?

couldn't be, could he????? :blink:

 

[Kai]

"What are these new things, and can we ferment them?" Bravo, sir. I applaud you.

 

[crozdog]

Apart from the points raised, I wonder about the practicalities such as:
- How would you keep the wort together for yeast to do their job?
- Would yeast floculate in the absence of gravity or is filtration is a must?
- Assuming fermentation would be performed in a vehicle with human inhabitants, would fermenters need their own dedicated CO2 scrubbers?
- would beer made in zero G be considered to be a "light" beer? h34r:
- would you run into the doorjamb when trying to get to bed when drunk in space?

What other considerations can fellow AHBers come up with re brewing in space?

As Berapnopod is an astro-physicist or such like, it should be an interesting discussion. Top marks. Now you can admit to us that it's really an excuse for a bunch of guys to get together & drink homebrew....after all we all need a good excuse to drink don't we!?

Have you invited Dr Karl? I'm sure he'd love to attend as i know he loves physics & thinks physicists who brew are cool.

Ensure you record it & release it as an MP3 for those who can't get there in person.

Beers

Crozdog

 

[Stuster]

Ensure you record it & release it as an MP3 for those who can't get there in person.

Great idea. :super: Can you do it, Andrew?

Dark Star (here) might have beaten you too it though? :lol:

 

[Brewtus]

- How would you keep the wort together for yeast to do their job?
- Would yeast floculate in the absence of gravity or is filtration is a must?

- would beer made in zero G be considered to be a "light" beer? h34r:


What other considerations can fellow AHBers come up with re brewing in space?

Crozdog

You could use a donut shaped fermenter that spun and forced the spent yeast to the outside and the CO2 would come out through the middle.

What is "the speed of light beer"?

Bottling would need positive pressure. Better to keg I think.

 

[Linz]

You got me...Im in!!!!!

 

[homebrewworld.com]

Yeah he is serious !

Berp, i would love to be there! Count me in.
Not sure if i will have a bloody clue what your talking about but i will nod my head with the rest of em !

:huh:

 

[InCider]

Berapnopod,

A few questions:

How many millilitres in an Andromeda longneck? :chug:

How many nurofen can get you out of the black hole?

Will we call it "InterStella Artois" when we can't brew at home?

Airlocks don't work well in space. :unsure:

Ok I've had my fun, but the possibilities are endless if the components are there. Space quarantine notwithstanding. I wont be back home in Sydney the weekend of the 28th of Oct so won't make it unfortunately.

Send me the notes or some pics if you can.


Cheers,

InCider

 

[crozdog]

Go the Super Nova Brewery, proud producers of:
Astronaught Ale,
Constellation Common,
Shooting Star Saison,
Comet Kolsch,
Planetary Pilsner
Propulsion Porter,
Reverse Thrust Rye,
Solar Flare Schwartzbier,
Light Year Lager,
Asteroid Alt,
Relativity Red Ale,
Weightless Weisen,
Infinity IPA,
Solar Flare Scottish Ale,
& their signature drop Black Hole Bock.

Bags the licensing rights on the names for the 1st brewery in space.

Copyright Crozdog 2006 B)

 

[homebrewworld.com]

Oh i get it now,
NASA burner !
ah...... :unsure:

 

[Pumpy]

I am definately going, I am a bit of a Starman bit worried about the map may need my GPS


Yep I am a Patrick Moore fan facinating how if his smokingpipe was filled with a spoonful of the Sun it would weigh the same as a double decker bus .


Pumpy

 

[berapnopod]

Apart from the points raised, I wonder about the practicalities such as:
- How would you keep the wort together for yeast to do their job?

Not wanting to get too geeky or anything...
Oh bugger it!

Surface tension will hopefully do the job, but a sealed vessel like an Earthlings fermenter will solve a lot of problems.

- Would yeast floculate in the absence of gravity or is filtration is a must?

Again, use a fermenter and then use it as a centrifuge to get the yeast to the edges

- Assuming fermentation would be performed in a vehicle with human inhabitants, would fermenters need their own dedicated CO2 scrubbers?

CO2 from fermentatino = CO2 for carbonation

- would beer made in zero G be considered to be a "light" beer? h34r:
- would you run into the doorjamb when trying to get to bed when drunk in space?

Yes and no.

What other considerations can fellow AHBers come up with re brewing in space?

As Berapnopod is an astro-physicist or such like, it should be an interesting discussion. Top marks. Now you can admit to us that it's really an excuse for a bunch of guys to get together & drink homebrew....after all we all need a good excuse to drink don't we!?

Yeah pretty much its an excuse to have a meeting, and maybe a few afterward. But also to try and lighten up astrophysicists in general. I don't think I have ever met a demographic that has drunk less!

Have you invited Dr Karl? I'm sure he'd love to attend as i know he loves physics & thinks physicists who brew are cool.

Have indeed. We'll see how it goes.

Ensure you record it & release it as an MP3 for those who can't get there in person.

Beers

Crozdog

Now theres a complication, and an idea! I'll see what I can come up with.

Can certainly post the powerpoint presentation after the event for anyone interested.

Berp.

 

[berapnopod]

I am definately going, I am a bit of a Starman bit worried about the map may need my GPS

Pumpy, if you need better directions, then lemme know where you're coming from

Also try whereis.com.au and input barker street, kensington as the destination.

Berp.

 

[Doc]

For those of you in Sydney, and on the geekier side of brewing, I will be
giving a public talk in a couple of weeks. Homebrew will be provided.

Berp.

Hey Berp,

I take it this is your thesis ?
Would love to make it but won't know scheduling until closer to the time.
What 'homebrew' is going to be offered ?

Doc

 

[matti]

keep it simple bro'
There is only one truth!
Unfortunately there 6 billion of different opinion of what "THE TRUTH" exaclty is....
Oh you brave soul....
Thou shall be hailed for thinking you may have the answer :lol:

 

[berapnopod]

Hey Berp,

I take it this is your thesis ?
Would love to make it but won't know scheduling until closer to the time.
What 'homebrew' is going to be offered ?

Doc

Not my thesis, that was on methanol masers.
Methanol ain't the sort of stuff you want in beer.

Homebrew is likely to be a Pils, or possibly an APA.

I would put a doppelbock on, but after 6 frustrating weeks of fermentation, it is currently stalled at 1.060 (started at 1.112), so I don't think it will be ready in time. Especially if I want to lager it for 6 months. :blink:

Berp.