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Healthy Economy

Life of Beer

Post author By Nick Houtman
Post date October 10, 2017

Tom Shellhammer, professor in fermentation science, is a national expert in the chemistry of hops. (Photo: Jeff Basinger)

Plants and microbes inspire the brewer’s art

Tags beer, College of Agricultural Sciences, Fermentation, Food and Drink, Food Science and Technology

Innovation

Heady Discovery

Post author By shermale
Post date July 23, 2007

Under the rosy glow of deep-red lights, a panel of tasters swirl, sniff and sip mystery beers from dark-red glasses.

Tags beer, brewing, Business, Food and Drink, Oregon State University Advantage, Orth, Shellhammer, widmer

Healthy Economy Innovation Inquiry

The Weight of Wine

Post author By Nick Houtman
Post date July 23, 2006

For Jim Kennedy, it’s all about mouth feel. The sensation of wine on the palate can be silky and smooth or coarse and hard. Wine experts call it texture.

Tags Food and Drink, Food Science and Technology, Kennedy, wine