May 27, 2008

Coming Soon: Space Beer

Japan plans to brew 'space beer'

"Japanese brewery Tuesday said it was planning the first "space beer," using offspring of barley once stored at the International Space Station. Researchers said the project was part of efforts to prepare for a future in which humans spend extended periods of time in space -- and might like a cold beer after a space walk."


Posted by kcowing at May 27, 2008 11:45 AM
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Not So Fast, Japan, Comet's Tail Ale is First Space Beer

The world's first space beer made its inaugural flight at Kelly's Brewery in Albuquerque last August. Microgravity Enterprises Inc., which partnered with Kelly's to make Comet's Tail Amber Ale from yeast that went to space, held a "Launch Fest" last year at the brewery. "We went through three kegs in about four hours," said Zach Guilmette, head brewer at Kelly's. "I've never seen a new beer sell so quickly." Said one customer: "The fact that it went to space sort of guarantees that you have to at least try it." (8/07)

Posted by: ellegood at May 27, 2008 12:42 PM

Unfortunately, they are about a year too late to claim the "first space beer":
http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2007/08/yeast-with-the-.html
http://www.microgravityenterprises.com/CometsTail.htm

Posted by: Robert Pearlman at May 27, 2008 12:44 PM

There is a slight problem though: fizzy drinks are a big no-no in microgravity.

With no gravity to provide bouyancy, you can't burp (etc.).
The gas builds up painfully in the stomach, so flat drinks
only.

So you can share a Vodka with your fellow cosmonauts, but no soda.

Posted by: Alastair McKinstry at September 1, 2008 3:01 PM
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