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Lichtkanal by LTS is more than just a luminaire – it is an architectural statement that structures spaces and creates atmosphere Lichtkanals installed decades ago are far from outdated with targeted refurbishment and modernisation they seamlessly transition into a new era of lighting design – contemporary Outdated lighting systems often result in high energy costs and light quality that no longer meets modern expectations renovation is much more than just an upgrade – it is an opportunity to rethink light and take spaces into a new era of illumination.At the same time many architects and planners aim to preserve existing architectural elements refurbishment becomes an opportunity rather than a challenge: Lichtkanals can be upgraded to cutting-edge LED technology while maintaining their original aesthetic impact and typically requires no structural modifications Renovating a Lichtkanal with LTS is a seamless upgrade: fast and disruption-free – a modernisation with minimal effort LTS Lichtkanals can be effortlessly upgraded to the latest LED technology We also refurbish all legacy Lichtkanal models that are no longer part of our portfolio The modernisation process is entirely flexible – from a simple LED retrofit to a comprehensive system renewal For optimal lighting quality and efficiency we recommend not only replacing the lighting inserts but also upgrading the acrylic glass cover Aged or brittle covers can distort the light distribution and significantly impair the overall lighting effect in a room Replacing the cover not only enhances aesthetics but also ensures that the new LED modules reach their full potential – delivering a noticeable increase in efficiency The new covers are precisely matched to modern lighting inserts guaranteeing a seamless and homogeneous light output Only the complete system – consisting of both the lighting insert and the cover – ensures maximum light quality and highest energy efficiency it guarantees full compliance with all current regulations and standards The upgraded lighting system – including the refurbished lighting inserts and new covers – comes with a full 5-year warranty for long-term reliability and performance A modern, energy-efficient lighting system that is aesthetically striking, reduces operating costs, and integrates seamlessly into existing structures – without complex modifications or operational interruptions! 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any time by unsubscribing or deleting your account is a registered association based in Tettnang The purpose of the hop planter association Tettnang is to promote hop cultivation in the Tettnang cultivation area and to protect the hop cultivation interests of the members Tettnanger Hopfen offers a wide range of hop products for various applications in the brewery with over 60% of the cultivated area remains the core competence of the Tettnang hop growers these hop varieties have been cultivated since 2012 The Tettnang hop growers will continue to maintain close cooperation with loyal and long-standing customers whether at trade fairs and at the breweries externally or here in the local cultivation area Aurum is a very fine aroma variety hop recently bred by the Hop Research Center in Hüll It exhibits excellent plant health and a strong agronomic performance medium intensity and harmonious bitterness make Tettnanger hops ideally suited for premium-quality pilsner beers [caption id="attachment_22295" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Aurum whole cone hops[/caption] Aurum has exceptionally fine and delicate classic hop aromas with spicy-herbal notes and depending on the timing of its addition — fresh citrus aromas hop-accented beers that are harmoniously balanced for high drinkability Aurum hops are frequently chosen for the last hop addition in the brewhouse [caption id="attachment_22296" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Sensory chart of Aurum raw hops[/caption] Depending on the timing and quantity of its addition it contributes a broad spectrum of aromas to beer ranging from classic hoppy spiciness to fresh and delicate citrus notes The bitterness characteristics of the hop remain consistently fine and pleasantly mild throughout [caption id="attachment_22297" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Sensory chart of Aurum hop aroma in beer[/caption] Aurum hops are often used at the end of a boil/whirlpool and are very much suitable for brewing lighter beer styles such as lagers or pilsners [caption id="attachment_22298" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Internal view of Aurum hop[/caption] best harvest years of 2019 (2,909.75 tons) and 2020 (2,850.82 tons) contiguous cultivation area in Germany started the new season positively and optimistically The spring of 2021 has so far been very cool rainy and with delayed vegetation of approx but this does not yet allow conclusions to be drawn about the harvest result All hop shoots are now on the climbing wire and have started their growth phase at a final height of 7-8 m extensive specifications according to Regulation regarding Distance and hygiene measures accommodation...of seasonal employees from Romania and Poland due to Covid19 can be observed and implemented This caused considerable additional effort and costs for the companies but contributed significantly to the safety and health maintenance of employers and employees sufficient seasonal employees were available [caption id="attachment_22307" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Hop cones[/caption] the number of manufacturing companies remains constant at 125 The cultivated area increases from 1,479 ha to 1,494 ha (+ 1 %) Whereas 23 different varieties have been cultivated in the Tettnang cultivation area so far Largest single variety with 682 ha (minus 37 ha) remains the eponymous and region-defining country town of Tettnanger a farm has grown hops according to ecological principles further farms and land are now in the three-year conversion phase If around 50% of the area and quantities have already been sustainably produced in accordance with the SAI (SAI = Sustainable Agriculture Initiative) standards this proportion is expected to increase to an estimated 70% in 2021 A large part of the nationally and internationally required sustainability criteria are regulated in Germany via existing laws and specialist law documented and tested by the NH self-check The German Hop construction thus meets customer requirements and socially demanded changes If the second and third corona waves have led to a calming of demand the view is now more optimistic with declining incidence numbers in the brewing industry The further development of the hop year 2021 in cultivation and sales remains to be seen By entering yes you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy hops being “the most veteran global player” in this town to describe the Green Gold of the Montfort town in the words of Tettnang’s mayor Bruno Walter Tettnang’s fame as a hop growing centre now reaches far beyond the regional borders The fine aroma and the subtle bitterness give the beers an unmistakable character and each sip provides a taste of the unique landscape between the northern banks of Lake Constance and Allgäu This year the HCG/HPV Tettnang celebrates 170 years of hop cultivation Compared with other German hop growing areas hop cultivation in Tettnang is a rather recent phenomenon It started out in a situation of great need among the local population Agriculture in the Land of Baden Württemberg was down after several crop failures and the widespread Rinderpest but also as a result of the Napoleonic Wars (founder of the Cannstatter Volksfest) urgently recommended to start cultivating hops the first trials started in Hohenheim upon royal decree a memorial plaque bears witness to what followed: seven citizens of Tettnang took the initiative and planted Tettnang’s first model hop yard in 1844 the Lake Constance area gained access to the world market by railway which facilitated the further development of hop cultivation In the Kingdom of Württemberg the famous Swabian Railway connected the Lake to the City of Stuttgart Bavaria built railway lines from Munich to Lindau and Austria built the Arlbergbahn up to Bregenz which made Eastern Europe more accessible this was when hop cultivation in Tettnang really took off because seasonal workers were now able to travel to Tettnang (hand picking up until ca and the hop cones could be delivered to clients and markets When Fidelis von Lentz first recommended cultivating hops the area under hops in Tettnang only amounted to 3 hectares But within one decade this rapidly expanded to 91 hectares under hops hop cultivation had long outgrown vineyards in Tettnang Vine cultivation continued to shrink and the hop yards further expanded to about 650 hectares in 1884 The area under hops then leveled off at 550 – 700 ha both during the turn of the century and the First and the Second World War During that time there was another pioneer to help hop cultivation along: Israel Friedrich Wirth on the Kaltenberg Estate (the so-called Hops Castle) Numerous techniques and devices can be traced back to his ingenuity all of which can be found in “Wirths Hopfenbuch” (Wirth’s Book on Hops he succeeded in making Tettnang the location for the first German Hops Exibition He initiated quality competitions and often won gold medals for finest Tettnang aroma hops at international competitions with the end of state-controlled hops cultivation Tettnang also gained an international reputation as a renowned producer of the finest aroma hops the hop farmers founded their first association the Association of German Hop Growers Tettnang 1950 – 1970 may be considered a period of mechanisation the four first automatic picking machines reached Tettnang Tettnang had reached its record number of hop farmers but with only an average of 0.57 ha area under hops per holding (a total of 785 ha) with the introduction of the experimental hop farm Tettnang-Straß was decisive for breeding and research: a rigorous clonal selection of the Tettnang variety and the worldwide very first “production” of virus-free hop rhizomes in 1984 are but a few examples of this institute’s work laying the foundation for the competitiveness of the Tettnang hops cultivation area to this day the Tettnang Hop Producer Organisation was founded which in 2001 merged with the HVG Elbe-Saale and the HVG Hallertau to form the HVG Hop Processing Cooperative cultivation in Tettnang reached its peak at 1659 ha in 1997 owing to export successes in the US and Asia sustainable production and quality took a quantum leap with the introduction of the neutral quality assessment framework NQF and Integrated Production (IP) Further important steps on the way to guarantee top quality and reliability for national and international breweries were the introduction of the quality assurance system Baden Württemberg QZBW and systematic plant protection monitoring in 2011 as well as the implementation of a sustainability concept from 2014 the brand was finally granted PGI status (Protected Geographical Indication) from the European Union Tettnang will continue to be characterized by its broad variety of aroma hops the decision was taken to start cultivating further varieties in addition to the superior aroma varieties Tettnanger and Hallertauer Mittelfrueh This served to spread risks as well as peak workloads It also made it possible to offer clients the entire range of varieties from the “Tettnang Delicatessen” range the superior aroma variety Tettnanger remains the core competence of Tettnang hop growers making up about two thirds of the area under hops they cultivate the Hüller varieties and even the new Flavour Hops Hop growers in Tettnang will remain in close contact with their faithful clients of many years and will also establish new contacts with interested creative brewers In line with the general trend of concentration in the brewing industry and in hops trade the number of holdings in Tettnang is shrinking due to a changing environment and a tendency to close ranks but the remaining holdings are larger and more competitive than before Tettnang has 150 holdings with an annual production of 1,500 – 2,000 tons on 1,200 ha (just under 3% of the global total) mostly combined with a broad variety of fruit cultivation making the best possible use of the climatic advantages of the Lake Constance area And should the saying “no beer without hops and no hops without beer” remain valid for the next 170 years - and there are good reasons to believe that this will be the case - then finest aroma hops from Tettnang will continue to be used in brewing tanks all over the world history hops cultivation Newsletter archive and information The bitter taste of hops is used in beer to flavour the many varieties of lagers and ales researchers have found its additional quality: beer hops might have unique health benefits for those with Alzheimer’s disease This is because the chemicals extracted from hop flowers can, in lab dishes, inhibit the clumping of amyloid beta proteins which is associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) Alzheimer’s is a debilitating neurodegenerative disease, which often causes memory loss and personality changes in older adults Part of the difficulty in treating the disease is the time lag between the start of underlying biochemical processes and the onset of symptoms This entails that damage to the nervous system frequently occurs before people can even realise they may have the disease. In order to expand research into the prevention of the disease, researchers, who have published their work in ACS Chemical Neuroscience investigated “nutraceuticals” – which are foods that have some type of medicinal or nutritional function The nutraceuticals used in this research were beer hops indicate a potential interfere with the accumulation of amyloid beta proteins associated with Alzheimer’s Looking at which chemical compounds in hops had this effect the researchers created and characterised extracts of four common varieties of hops using a method similar to that used in the brewing process they found that the extracts had antioxidant properties and could prevent amyloid beta proteins from clumping in human nerve cells The most successful extract was from the Tettnang hop found in many types of lagers and lighter ales The extract of the Tettnang beer hop was separated into fractions the one containing a high level of polyphenols showed the most potent antibiotic and aggregation-inhibiting activity It also promoted processes that allow the body to clear out misfolded researchers found that it protected the worms from AD-related paralysis The researchers say that although this work may not justify drinking more bitter brews it shows that hop compounds could serve as the basis for nutraceuticals that combat the development of AD and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Open Access Government produces compelling and informative news and academic research articles for the public and private sector looking at health As a Crossref Sponsored Member we are able to connect your content with a global network of online scholarly research currently over 20,000 other organizational members from 160 countries Crossref drive metadata exchange and support nearly 2 billion monthly API queries facilitating global research communication First look inside pFriem Family Brewers Milwaukie taproom Portland’s family-owned premium grocer Zupan’s Markets, has collaborated with Living Häus Beer Co for the 29th installment of their farm-to-market beer series to release an easy-drinking Japanese Style Lager Light and crisp with floral and berry notes the Japanese Style Lager offers a refreshing palate-cleansing finish Japanese lagers feature a high amount of flaked rice (about 20% in this case) This less fermentable rice creates a light lower alcohol beer with a crisp body and clean finish The Living Häus Beer Co Japanese Style Lager is light straw yellow with a fluffy white head and is made with Tettnang hops and Pilsner Malt The result is a light bready aroma with notes of slightly fruity hops to the nose.  With a 5.2% ABV this lager pairs well with grilled salmon with ponzu sauce spicy seared ahi tuna or crisp tempura vegetables served with wasabi and soy sauce.  Living Häus Beer Co is located in Portland OR and is co-owned by Conrad Andrus and Mat Sandoval With a combined 20 years of professional brewing experience the business partners have become creators and critical thinkers while on their path to brew the best beers they can.  The farm-to-market brew will debut exclusively at Zupan's Markets in 16oz cans priced at $3.99/can four-packs are available for $14.99.  Farm to Market Japanese Style Lager Profile Appearance: Light straw yellow with a fluffy white head A pacific northwest based webmag covering the craft beer and cider industry BlogContactAbout Details: Widely available; $10.99 for a six-pack; 5.3% alcohol by volume Thoughts: While perusing the coolers at the local carryout recently I wanted to break my usual habits of stouts and Imperial IPAs and go for something a bit different Not necessarily “blueberry vanilla wheat sour aged in rum barrels” different I’ve had Victory beers before — HopDevil IPA to name one that’s available in these parts — but never the Prima Pils and German-style Pilsners aren’t usually my first choice I was pleasantly surprised by this beer’s flavor profile The label lists four German hops (Tettnang for those keeping score at home) along with Pilsner malt and the hops carry the day — a bonus in my book Yet this is definitely a Pilsner and not an IPA in disguise It’s light-bodied with with notes of lemon and its 5.3% ABV helps it go down nice and easy Though central Ohio hasn’t hit summertime temperatures quite yet this is a beer I definitely will consider for those 87-degree days on the back patio in July And those days can’t get here soon enough for me Ore.www.deschutesbrewery.com5.5 percent ABV There are a number of breweries best known for their ale offerings that have been releasing lager beers on a larger scale than previously An example is Deschutes and its Pacific Wonderland lager which is a year-round offering from the brewery Two kinds of German Hallertau hops — Herkules and Mittelfruh — are used in the beer along with Tettnang Mandarina to kick up the citrus aspect It keeps the beer simple by only using pilsner malt Wonderland provides all the basics of a good lager — a crystal-clear gold body The half-inch head eventually settled to an eighth-inch for the duration of the sampling The aromas were of fresh grain and floral hops with a bit of lemon and orange citrus in the background RELATED: Tropical pale ale is a nice discovery RELATED: Blimey That's Bitter gets intense The flavor of light malt provided an initial soft mouthfeel that was balanced by the crisp carbonation and clean finish There is a bit of bitterness in the beer that is more noticeable in the finish but is just enough to balance the malt sugars Wonderland is classified as an American pale lager style It certainly drinks like a German-style lager — I would say its bitterness is in the same range as a typical pilsner and the citrus of the hops Deschute also has available its Swivelhead Red India Style Red Ale (6.5-percent ABV) which is more typical of the hoppy ales the brewery is known for Swivelhead does a nice job of highlighting the basics of the beer without any of the ingredients becoming obnoxious The clear copper color of the beer contained red highlights and the caramel malt provided a full mouthfeel with a dry background and finish The Deschutes website lists the International Bittering Units of Swivelhead at 70 yet the beer did not have intense bitterness and it did not affect the ability to pick out the hop and malt flavors Deschutes is distributed in 28 states; its Beer Finder link is at www.deschutesbrewery.com/beer-finder Beer Man sez: Pacific Wonderland is a refreshing quality lager from Deschutes Brewery gets paid to drink beer and write about it for Weekend He can be reached at beerman@postcrescent.com Read past reviews at www.postcrescent.com/go-920/beer Are you ready to explore the cutting-edge advancements shaping the electronics manufacturing industry The May 2025 issue of SMT007 Magazine is packed with insights and expert perspectives that you won’t want to miss Has X-ray’s time finally come in electronics manufacturing where we answer this question and others to bring more efficiency to your bottom line If you’re going to Anaheim for IPC APEX EXPO 2025 consider this issue of SMT007 Magazine to be your golden ticket to planning the show Totech today announced another strong partnership with ifm electronic GmbH a global progressive sensor and automation company will be installed at the ifm electronic Bechlingen location in Tettnang at the beginning of next year After several months of intensive project work with the ifm team an exciting concept has been finalised that meets the technical requirements of modern SMD production and Brief summary of the overall Dry Tower project: Head of Department for Central Prefabrication at ifm electronic GmbH and the person responsible for the project there were several key criteria which drove the investment in Totech's Dry Tower; High efficiency and stability in the storage and set-up processes; High storage volume/area; Modular design and resulting scalability; and Controlled MSL processes the installation is planned for the first quarter of 2020 Metrics details A recent rise in the global brewery sector has increased the demand for high-quality The effects of ongoing and predicted climate change on the yield and aroma of hops we combine meteorological measurements and model projections to assess the climate sensitivity of the yield alpha content and cone development of European hops between 1970 and 2050 CE when temperature increases by 1.4 °C and precipitation decreases by 24 mm Accounting for almost 90% of all hop-growing regions the Czech Republic and Slovenia show that hop ripening started approximately 20 days earlier production declined by almost 0.2 t/ha/year and the alpha content decreased by circa 0.6% when comparing data before and after 1994 CE A predicted decline in hop yield and alpha content of 4–18% and 20–31% by 2050 CE calls for immediate adaptation measures to stabilize an ever-growing global sector relatively little is known about the possible effects of a predicted warmer and drier climate on the yield and alpha content of hops The top left map shows five sites representing 3 main German hop-growing regions (Spalt the Zatec site in Czechia and Celje in Slovenia The top right map indicates the approximate location of the main hop growing areas in Germany Czechia and Slovenia as well as recognized hop-producing administrative regions in the remaining countries The map also includes the locations of the 59 weather stations used in the analysis The color of the dots responds to the hop acreage and the brown band to the optimal hop-growing zone we show how temperature and precipitation control the yield alpha content and cone development of aroma hops in Germany the Czech Republic and Slovenia between 1970 and 2050 CE We simulate the effect of weather conditions on hop yield and alpha content with a newly developed model The model requires air temperature and precipitation records for input We then discuss how hop farmers can implement innovative adaptation measures to stabilize international markets under predicted global warming Average values calculated for two periods (1970-1994 and 1995-2018): yields (dashed blue and red) alpha (dashed green and brown) and cone development (dashed turquoise and purple) We found that sunshine duration at the time of heading was positively correlated with alpha content at p < 0.01 The lowest hop yields were negatively affected by a lack of precipitation while the lowest values of alpha content were caused by extremely high temperatures High temperatures and sunshine duration caused a sharp drop in alpha content in 2006 in all study areas The estimated model risk of a decrease in alpha content was the consistently low production that occurred in 2006 in all hop regions in Europe When temperature and light extremes occurred most growing areas tended to be negatively affected and production from other areas could not cover any losses Median calculated for two periods (1989–2018 and 2021–2050): A yields (fill blue and orange) B alpha (fill green and yellow) and C alpha yields (fill yellow and red) The size of the color dots responds to the value of the standard deviation (STD) where irrigated hops have become dominant since 2015 wetter and cooler locations have often been used for new hop fields while open plateau fields have been reduced Obtaining more detailed measurements and observations directly from hop gardens will allow more detailed seasonal climate analysis in the future and thus improve existing models reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon sequestration All factors will affect the economics and prospects for the future of aroma hop cultivation in Europe this study demonstrates a climate-induced decline in the quality and quantity of traditional aroma hops across Europe and calls for urgent adaptation measures to stabilize international market chains The obtained layers were then used to calculate the average daily and monthly temperatures and precipitation totals for the selected hop-farming areas The combined average of the three global mean emissions models (CSIRO MK36; GISS-E2-R-CC; and HadGEM2-ES) was used to simulate the future evolution of yields and alpha contents in 2021–2050 (future) for comparison with those in 1989-2018 (present) The analysis is presented in detail for 5 selected sites and then for 59 ELPIS sites representing all EU and UK hop-producing regions Further information on research design is available in the Nature Portfolio Reporting Summary linked to this article The Barbarian’s Beverage: A History of Beer in Ancient Europe (Routledge Measuring consumers’ preferences for craft beer attributes through best-worst scaling In Brewing Materials and Processes (eds Bamforth Headspace solid‐phase microextraction combined with mass spectrometry as a powerful analytical tool for profiling the terpenoid metabolomic pattern of hop‐essential oil derived from Saaz variety as a natural source of functional biomolecules Volatile components of aroma hops (Humulus lupulus L.) commonly used in beer brewing Quality assessment of cascade hop (Humulus lupulus L.) grown in Sardinia How hoppy beer production has redefined hop quality and a discussion of agricultural and processing strategies to promote it The impact of climate change on the yield and quality of Saaz hops in the Czech Republic Kučera, J. & Krofta, K. 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Available at https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.23180342 Download references This work was supported by the project SustES—Adaptation strategies for sustainable ecosystem services and food security under adverse environmental conditions (CZ.02.1.01/0.0/0.0/16_019/0000797) to M.T. the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (No Global Change Research Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology The authors confirm contribution to the paper as follows: study conception and design: M.M. Analysis and interpretation of results: M.M. 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Consumer Feedback Will Determine Three Beers for Fall Sampler Pack one best argued over a bottle or pint.  Its name is "Project 12." Twelve Anheuser-Busch brewmasters at Budweiser's 12 geographically dispersed breweries worked together to create their own "tribute" beers to fit the Budweiser brand's reputation for quality and consistency The assignment pays homage to Budweiser's "clean and crisp" taste by using the proprietary yeast directly descended from the original Budweiser yeast culture used by Adolphus Busch in 1876 and still used by Budweiser today the 12 small-batch beers - each a lager using all-natural ingredients - were pared to six to take part in a summer-long Consumer feedback will help Budweiser narrow the six beers to three for inclusion in a limited-edition sampler pack "We asked our Budweiser brewmasters to each submit a beer idea in styles that consumers have shown interest in," said Rob McCarthy Our brewmasters have been working in small teams this spring and early summer to perfect these six and now it's time for consumers to let us know what they think." N.Y.; Newark,N.J.; Williamsburg,Va.; Cartersville Each small batch Budweiser is distinguished by the ZIP code where the beer is brewed Among the six beers being sampled this summer and the brewmasters behind them: Budweiser Small Batch 91406 (Los Angeles): A deep-amber lager with 6 percent ABV that uses four different types of hops The beer is brewed by brewmaster Bryan Sullivan in Los Angeles and was developed in collaboration with Scott Ungermann in Fairfield and Dave Cohen in Houston Louis): A deep-gold 5 percent ABV American lager that uses the same types of hops (Hallertau and Tettnang) commonly used at the St Louis brewery during  the 19th century.  The beer is brewed in St Louis by brewmaster Jim Bicklein and was developed in collaboration with Katie Rippel from Fort Collins Budweiser Small Batch 43229 (Ohio): A light-amber lager using eight different types of hops with 6 percent ABV.  The beer is brewed in Columbus and was the brainchild of the brewery's general manager Kevin Lee and developed with assistant brewmasters Travis Burge and Tyler Hunter Budweiser Small Batch 23185 (Virginia): A light-amber all-malt bourbon cask lager aged on bourbon staves and vanilla beans and with an ABV of 5.5 percent The beer is brewed by Daniel Westmoreland in Williamsburg and was developed in collaboration with Mike Anderson in Jacksonville and Dan Kahn in Cartersville Budweiser Small Batch 13027 (New York): A bright-golden lager brewed with six imported and domestic hops and with an ABV of 7 percent.  The beer is brewed in Baldwinsville by brewmaster Nick Mills in consult with general manager Steve McCormick Budweiser Small Batch 80524 (Colorado): A deep-gold filtered wheat beer with 5.2 percent ABV using lemon peel orange peel and coriander.  The beer is brewed by Katie Rippel in Fort Collins and was developed by Nick Mills in Baldwinsville Otto Kuhn in Merrimack and Tiago Darocha in Newark "The key to this project was the common yeast - which is a very important and often under-appreciated contributor to the flavor and aroma of beer," said Jane Killebrew-Galeski "We are proud of all these beers - the variety and the quality - but we want consumer feedback we're looking forward to what we hear when we sample this summer Our objective is to allow our brewmasters to show some creativity but the beers must fit the hallmarks the Budweiser brand is respected for Anheuser-Busch's commitment to quality and spirit of innovation are at the foundation of the company's history and continue to be it defining characteristics.  This passion helped the company expand from a local St Louis brewery to a leader in the industry.  Today Budweiser's recipe for success brings together its proud heritage and talented teams to brew package and sell some of the most popular beers in the world The six sampler beers also will be sampled during "Budweiser Made in America" over Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia The two-day music festival benefits United Way and will culminate following a summer of music parties in cities all across America in which Budweiser will invite its Facebook fans to experience talented local bands and artists and sample some of these news beers along with local food in Los Angeles was introduced in 1876 when company founder Adolphus Busch set out to create the United States' first truly national beer brand - brewed to be universally popular and transcend regional tastes Each batch of Budweiser follows the same family recipe used by five generations of Busch family brewmasters.  Budweiser is a medium-bodied crisp and pure beer with blended layers of premium American and European hop aromas brewed for the perfect balance of flavor and refreshment.  Budweiser is made using time-honored methods including "kraeusening" for natural carbonation and Beechwood aging which results in unparalleled balance and character.  The brand celebrates great times and has used the phrase "Grab Some Buds" in advertising since 2010 Media@anheuser-busch.com is a single point of contact for journalists If you are a member of the press and have an exclusively news-related inquiry Charles Goodyear obtained the patent for his process of rubber vulcanization Samuel Morse sent the first telegraphic message in his eponymous alphabet from Washington D.C an increase in the price of beer sparked riots in the streets 1844 was also the year in which the first hop farmers convened on Lake Constance to form a group sharing common interests they laid the cornerstone for what would become the Hopfenpflanzerverband Tettnang (HPV or in English many things have changed – both in hop farming and also in the work performed by the Hop Growers’ Association On the occasion of the Association’s 175th anniversary BRAUWELT International spoke with HPV Executive Director Jürgen Weishaupt about the past Sofie Dahlberg has been appointed as the new Managing Director of LTS Licht & Leuchten GmbH in Tettnang as of 1 January 2021 This was announced by the Swedish Fagerhult Group on 23 November 2020 LTS is gaining an experienced power woman for itself at Lake Constance Sofie Dahlberg had been the business unit manager for retail at the Swedish sister company Fagerhult Belysening from August 2018 Sofie already worked for one of the largest office furniture manufacturers in Europe before Fagerhult Here she brings particularly international experience from the position as Global Area Sales Manager business development and product management Her work is strongly characterised by team spirit and the ability to create perspectives Sofie Dahlberg joins the Premium Management Team at Fagerhult Group We wish Sofie Dahlberg a warm welcome and are pleased to have her in our ranks 2500 LTS luminaires provide for a stylishly illuminated workflow in the new Vetter headquarters in Ravensburg The three square-shaped Lichtkanal units are suspended in an offset position and therefore produce a geometrically interwoven light pattern This sets the scene perfectly for the rectangular Visitors are discreetly directed to the first visual highlight: the bright and friendly reception A requirement of the architecture was to make sure the light accentuates the premium-quality interior of the building something which it has achieved beautifully and which really comes into its own here is used for general lighting and is perfectly suited to the comings and goings of this visitor area The building is designed for around 1000 employees and boasts a modern construction concept the family business has placed great emphasis on style and the spirit of the times This sense of modernity is primarily reflected in the new staff restaurant The premium-quality canteen is an independent space with a terrace and cafe area The “ATRIUM” is also housed on the ground floor and has a futuristic yet warm character due to the selection of materials and the carefully considered lighting concept The wooden lamellae are an often-repeated stylistic device and are used as walls or room dividers They create separation without forming a barrier and allow for a sophisticated interplay of light and shadows providing permeability throughout the space white-washed ash creates an inviting and friendly effect light-flooded room concept feels open but also intimate due to the formation of the booths A varied and exciting lighting atmosphere changes with the time of day and the influence of daylight according to the time of year there is plenty of space to hold conversations in a comfortable environment or to take a pleasant break in order to switch off and recharge for a moment people can move seamlessly onto the adjacent outside terrace with around 100 seats surrounded by sophisticated green areas with a specially created pond A recreational area right in the middle of the busy Kammerbühl industrial district which simultaneously functions as a reinforcing frame for the ceiling and to secure the converter but also an economical variant for the building owner Uniform lighting concept with open lines of sight Over five floors and a net area of 25,840 square meters, alongside the innovative office spaces, there are around 40 meeting rooms, all fitted out to the highest standard and with state-of-the-art lighting. Over 2500 luminaires from LTS Licht & Leuchten GmbH have been installed in total The building owner’s representative and project manager from Vetter’s technical project management department Vetter has opted for smaller office units in which just four to six people can work together This allows for a focused and quiet working environment these clusters are provided with sanitary facilities and an inviting kitchenette with a small counter area According to the architect of the building the lounge areas have been intentionally kept small to encourage people to use the ground floor and the ATRIUM With the new Vetter headquarters in Ravensburg a new working environment has been created in which employees can feel comfortable It allows space for energy and creativity and promotes efficiency and productivity in each individual The impressive building complex also promotes Vetter as a modern company and attractive employer It is a totally flexible and highly modern office building which can be adapted to changing requirements and demands at any time Both companies, Vetter Pharma-Fertigung GmbH & Co. KG and LTS Licht und Leuchten GmbH although the two companies have a global presence they have long been committed to their sites in Upper Swabia Vetter is one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies for sterile filling and packaging of syringes and other injection systems - for treating diseases such as multiple sclerosis The globally operating company supports pharmaceutical manufacturers from the initial development of new preparations to worldwide market supply Vetter has invested around 50 million euros in constructing the new building according to the latest building and environmental standards This homebrew-scale pils recipe is based on the world-class example developed by Eric Toft brewmaster at Private Landbrauerei Schönram in Upper Bavaria This is not a “clone”—for that you’d need the same hops (Tettnang-grown Hallertauer Mittelfrüh a healthy dose of kräusen fresh from a fermenting batch of Schönramer Hell this homebrew-scale recipe might get you in the ballpark—or else inspire you to try something distinctive using the freshest ingredients you can get Subscribe today to access all of the premium brewing content available (including this article) our subscribers call it "the perfect beer magazine" and "worth every penny." Your subscription is protected by a 100% money back guarantee “Our flagship German-style pils hopped with Hallertau Mittelfrüh with subdued hops; slight peanut-butter notes Grainy and bold flavor with a definite sweetness; showcases a bouquet of spicy and floral hops with notes of white pepper Sip balances those floral notes with a touch of lime brightness and just enough malt.” The best new craft beers available in a beer store near you New Belgium wood cellar blender Lauren Limbach was gifted a new foeder that she aptly named Dominga—a play on the Spanish word for Sunday She first created a mimosa-inspired golden sour called “Dominga: Goddess of Brunch.” Now we are excited to introduce the cocktail-inspired version Inspired by the classic cocktail of Mexico Dominga packs a refreshing combo of bright grapefruit and lime flavors Oaktoberfest is our oak-inspired homage to the great German tradition of Oktoberfest We go the extra mile of maturing this beer in French oak barrels to create an amazingly smooth mouthfeel The result is a classic German festbier with a hint of West Coast hoppiness and roast coffee—yet each annual release also bears its own subtle imprint we aged the beer for a year in 12-year Elijah Craig barrels These coveted bourbon barrels imparted signature notes of charred oak taking the Parabola experience to new heights Pour some out in your favorite snifter; behold the impossibly opaque color as you allow it to warm up a bit; and then let the dark magic of Parabola stun your palate with its unrivaled flavor and complexity ride Sierra Nevada’s interstellar wave of tropical flavor in this Cosmic Little Thing Head into orbit with this 8 percent ABV hazy double IPA before the next Hazy IPA rotator hits Look for Cosmic Little Thing in six-packs and 19.2 oz singles Out-of-this-world flavor that packs a punch—take a journey with Cosmic Crusher “Cosmic Crusher is our crazy adventure into the realm of imperial juicy IPAs,” says brewmaster Matt Brynildson Cosmic Crusher is built around two ultra-tropical hops—Galaxy and Strata and mouthfeel that can only materialize at high strength crossing the line into a whole new cosmos of punchy mango and pineapple character Luponic Distortion is the Firestone Walker trailblazer that continues to break the rules The classic Luponic Distortion base recipe returns with an all-new hop blend to deliver a fresh blast from the past Brewed with a secret blend of new-age hops the 2024 edition of Luponic Distortion turns up the volume with mind-bending flavors of lychee Available exclusively in the Beer Before Glory IPA Mixed Pack The Parched Eagle nanobrewery and pub in the town of Westport is charming and cozy the undisputed smallest brewery in the Madison metro area Brewmaster Jim Goronson has a brew house that’s the envy of most homebrewers That small size provides an outlet for some very creative brews Small batches often allow a brewer to try things that would be too cost-prohibitive or risky to make on a larger system is a black rye imperial saison that typifies the kind of creative beer that a brewer can make on this kind of small-batch system What is it? Alferd black rye imperial saison from the Parched Eagle of Westport. Style: Alferd is a variation on the saison. At its core is a medium-bodied, bubbly beer with earthiness and dryness associated with the French saison yeast that’s at the heart of a farmhouse ale. Goronson employs artistic license with his use of rye and dark malts. Alferd is strong and warm at 8.5 percent ABV, which is why it gets “imperial” added to its description. Appearance: Black body with a thick, bubbly tan head. Texture: Medium-bodied, bubbly with roundness. Taste: An earthy-yeast beginning. There are herbal and fruity notes in background. Finish/Aftertaste: A mild musty-yeastiness. Also spicy and light dryness. Glassware: The Parched Eagle serves Alferd in a goblet-style glass which helps to focus the light yeastiness and accents of rye. Pairs well with: Roasted chicken and fish. It’s also quite nice with a creamy goat cheese with a musty rind. ISTHMUS is © 2025 Isthmus Community Media, Inc. | All rights reserved. | Madison, Wisconsin | USA To submit an event to Isthmus, please send an email with the following information to calendar@isthmus.com Here's the information we need to include your event in our calendar: * event date; RSVP/ticket deadline if there is one * contact phone number, email or website we can publish (REQUIRED) Optional info:* bios/press releases for posting with the online listing SharePrivate equity firm Investcorp Technology Partners is acquiring cybersecurity software provider Avira This is M&A deal number 176 that ChannelE2E has covered so far in 2020. The pace of deals has slowed a bit since the coronavirus pandemic emerged, but overall M&A activity remains reasonable steady. See the complete M&A deal list here Avira has traditional channel partners and OEMs but the company's website doesn't emphasize more modern MSP and MSSP relationships The investment will allow Avira to expand its offerings to more regions and customers around the globe the software protects 500 million endpoints globally A freemium software model has been key to Avira's growth New owner Investcorp Technology Partners is the PE division of Investcorp Bank "We have been protecting our users for more than 30 years I have an investment partner who shares my values and will underpin the strategy of the management team to continue protecting people for many years to come.” managing director and head of Investcorp’s Technology Private Equity Business “We are delighted to announce another high-quality addition to our Technology Partners portfolio Avira represents an attractive opportunity to invest in a cybersecurity business With our long history of working with cybersecurity Investcorp is looking forward to supporting Avira’s targeted growth trajectory and expansion plans.” The coronavirus pandemic has pressured M&A activity but there are still pockets of activity German firms have been particularly active in recent weeks M&A activity in the MSP market has continued -- though perhaps not at the torrid pace of January and Febvruary 2020 Zygoquest owner Michael Dude, who has advised on many M&A deals, explained to ChannelE2E: “(Owners) of IT Managed Services Providers have been telling us that Managed Services’ recurring revenue has been relatively stable while on-site project work has slowed because of social distancing and working-from-home scenarios IT-MSP owners are experiencing top and bottom-line growth opportunities as clients and their employees are requiring work from home IT capabilities and services.” May 1 Tetra Tech to Advance Its Digital Automation Solutions with the Acquisition of SAGE Group April 29 Palo Alto Networks Expands AI and SASE Security Portfolio April 28 Upwind Acquires Nyx To Dominate Application Runtime Security Four Diverse Wheat Beers Incorporate Brewing Traditions from Around the World returns with a sampler pack featuring four refreshing wheat beers for the spring and summer seasons Michelob Ginger Wheat is the newest beer in the brewer's growing collection of styles and is available exclusively in the seasonal sampler pack includes the all-new Michelob Ginger Wheat along with the return of year-round favorites Shock Top Belgian White and Michelob Dunkel Weisse and the spring seasonal Hop Hound Amber Wheat "We received a tremendous response to last year''s sampler pack as beer enthusiasts enjoyed exploring the diversity within the wheat beer style," said Craig Heisner as well as those just now growing to appreciate the style have an opportunity to sample four very distinct beers Pick your favorite from our Bavarian-style dark wheat Dunkel Weisse our American-inspired Hop Hound Amber Wheat and our new Asian-influenced Ginger Wheat." Michelob Ginger Wheat: A twist on the classic unfiltered Belgian wheat ale complemented by a spicy ginger aroma and taste Hop Hound Amber Wheat: An unfiltered American amber wheat ale that delivers a hint of subtle caramel sweetness Shock Top Belgian White: An award-winning unfiltered Belgian-style wheat ale with a cloudy and light golden color Michelob Dunkel Weisse: An unfiltered German-inspired wheat ale with a malty body and unmistakable clove and banana tones from the unique Bavarian yeast strain we took a Belgian-style wheat ale and looked to Asian cuisine for inspiration," said Heisner "The beer has unmistakable ginger aromas on the nose and crisp and spicy flavors on the tongue without overpowering the other citrus notes The first sip implores your taste buds to pair the beer with a selection of sushi and the finish cleanses your palate The four wheat beers are not filtered during the brewing process pour about three-quarters into a beer-clean glass Gently swirl the bottle before pouring the remainder to help redistribute the yeast and create a thick head of foam The Michelob Spring/Summer Sampler Pack is available at grocery and convenience stores nationwide through September in 24-packs (six of each beer) and 12-packs (three of each beer) Visit www.michelob.com for more information about Michelob Brewing Co. state-of-the-art research brewery located next to Anheuser-Busch's historic St up to 50 different beers are being brewed in this brewmasters'' playground is a place for our brewmasters to create and experiment with the best results earning a place in our specialty beer collection scaled down the brewery’s Maibock recipe to homebrew size A space where visions come true: excellence in lighting design The global Destination Porsche concept focuses on people and their interaction with the brand LTS uses sophisticated lighting solutions that turn every room into a stage where each and every detail of the Porsche cars are perfectly presented Lighting is used to direct attention to the cars‘ distinctive lines and high-quality materials thereby enhancing the perception of their dynamic design Precision and flexibility: Lighting solutions for maximum design freedom but also feature DALI control to seamlessly adapt the lighting atmosphere LTS light transforms rooms and perfectly dovetails with the changing exhibitions in the modular Porsche showroom Lighting is used to create separate areas and a visible structure Be it dramatic lighting to highlight certain vehicle features or discreet basic lighting for an inviting atmosphere – any requirements can be met with LTS solutions Light and emotions: highlighting the Porsche DNA What makes this lighting design so attractive for architects and lighting designers is the symbiosis of technology and emotions The technical possibilities provided by LTS make the room shine and allow visitors to fully immerse in this experience that holds more than visual impressions Areas where customer can live their dreams This is an inviting area where customers can get inspired and gather first impressions The more intense conversations and detailed car configurations take place in the more exclusive and discreet meeting room. The look-and-feel experience is key in this context: Customers touch materials and select colours. Each of the areas are optimally illuminated with tailor-made LTS lighting Light creates a welcoming atmosphere and supports the decision-making process by clearly highlighting details and nuances optimised acoustics and a well-chosen level of privacy ensure that each assistance area offers the perfect environment for authentic conversations with the customer customers can experience the entire range of available materials and equipment for their Porsche Precise lighting brings out the splendour of leather paint and metal samples so that all colours and textures are perfectly presented Customers can not just see the surfaces but actually touch them which makes their choice both a visual and haptic experience The combination of perfect lighting and high-quality materials creates an environment that makes the decision-making process a pleasant and inspiring moment Every customer journey culminates in the delivery zone of a Porsche dealership This is where the sports car is awaiting its new owner This moment is filled with positive suspense and pleasant anticipation – the longed-for joy of driving the new Porsche light plays an indispensable role: It is directed at the vehicle from the flawless paintwork to the precise lines of the body LTS lighting creates an atmosphere that makes for a particularly grand handover moment It emphasises emotions such as pride and excitement The feeling of owning and driving a Porsche starts right there for the customer Customised lighting art for global success The customised lighting solutions from LTS make the Porsche Centre in Friedrichshafen the perfect example of modern lighting design that shows how light can transform spaces and intensify emotions and experiences This vision of lighting design has been realised in 25 Porsche centres around the globe and underlines the expertise and innovativeness of LTS as a leading partner in architectural lighting Glenbard East High School in Lombard has been honored with the School of Distinction award for promoting citizen diplomacy and fostering international understanding through the GAPP (German American Partnership Program) Exchange Congratulations to Molly Gstalter and Jackson Howenstine for all of their hard work in organizing and leading the German cultural exchange programs over the years Glenbard East's exchange is very popular and there have been five home-stay exchanges with East's sister school German students stay with families and attend classes at Glenbard East Germany to stay with their new German siblings for three weeks and attend their school Glenbard East students also have the opportunity to travel to other parts of Germany the Munich-based sensor and measuring system expert MEL Mikroelektronik has been part of wenglor sensoric GmbH based in Tettnang the company brings more than 25 years of experience and know how in the field of optical laser measurement technology and will be able to use their potential to the full through wenglor's global sales network the acquisition means a strategic expansion of the product portfolio and another additionof new technologies Graduated in political sciences and international relations in Paris Editor for IEN Europe and the new digital magazine AI IEN As per our privacy policy your professional data will be passed along to TIM Global Media BV who might get in touch with you to follow up on your download Rewireable IEC Connectors Muting Modules for Enhance Safety and Productivity LoRaWAN® Radio Units for Seamless Connectivity Sensor Technology Automation TIM Global Media BV Suppliers database Datasheets White Papers       Close     Register now FOR FREE and get complete access to full functionalities   Already have an account?   Register now   Certified Security at the Core: How IEC 62443-4-2 Devices Help Machine Builders Boost Efficiency and Compliance Providing safe material flow in the field, the new DMM4 muting module from SICK Sensor Intelligence provides safe human-material differentiation to improve protection and productivity in industrial settings. 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The Utopias beer is 28 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) which is much higher than the average 5 percent Its high alcohol content means that it's banned in Alabama The Utopias beer will not be shipped to or sold in these states These 15 states have much stricter laws for ABV limits. For example, according to Consumer Reports the ABV limit for a bottle of beer in Utah is just 4 percent which has just recently increased from 3.2 percent But for the 35 states that can enjoy Samuel Adams' latest beer it tastes like "a deep rich malty smoothness reminiscent of a vintage port or fine sherry," according to Samuel Adams It's made with the malt varieties of Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend It's a pale amber color and includes Vermont maple syrup This beer was produced in three Samuel Adams breweries in Boston aged and finished using a blend of earlier Samuel Adams batches of extreme beers including some that have been aged up to 24 years According to Forbes Samuel Adams' described the brewing process on its website stating: "The brewers utilized several yeast strains during fermentation including one typically reserved for champagne and a 'ninja yeast,' created for its ability to survive and continue fermenting in an environment that has such a high alcohol level." This is the 11th edition of Samuel Adams' Utopias and only 77 casks were brewed this year Utopias will have a limited release and will come in a 25.4oz custom bottle that has been modeled after copper brew kettles It will be sold in specialty beer and liquor stores at $210 per bottle said in a statement: "Since it was first brewed Sam Adams Utopias has been nothing short of a labor of love but there's something special about putting such a unique extreme beer in the hands of not only the craft beer community but our coworkers "Involving new members of our team from Dogfish Head in the bottling process this year signified collaboration progress and inspired future innovations that we can't wait to share." Samuel Adams recommends pairing the beer with Clam Chowder Mango-Chili Chicken Pineapple Upside Down Cake According to Detroit Free Press Samuel Adams' Cincinnati Taproom is celebrating its first anniversary and Utopias will be on tap on November 15 from 6 p.m but a $20 ticket will include a 1-ounce pour and a commemorative glass Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsletters in your inbox See all Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Italian researchers have warned against using this to justify drinking more beer I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Drinking hoppy beers might reduce the risk of getting dementia The chemicals which give that unique bitter flavour to IPAs have prevented protein plaques linked to Alzheimer’s from clumping together in lab dishes Excessive alcohol consumption can cause cognitive issues as it can shrink the brain’s white matter, which is what sends signals to different parts of the brain. Every type of beer is made using hop flower extracts which has natural antioxidants in, which is why it’s believed to protect cells in the body. But Tettnang, which is a hop grown in Germany and used in amber and light lager, which discovered to be the best at clearing protein clumps. More than one million people in Briton have Alzheimer’s, which is the most common form of dementia. Researchers at Milano-Bicocca University looked at ‘nutraceuticals’ (foods serving a medicinal or nutritional function) and focused on hop flowers after a previous study found they could impact the brain’s buildup of amyloid beta proteins. The team looked at four common varieties of hops using a very similar method that’s used to make beer. Researchers then exposed the hops to to human nerve cells and amyloid proteins. Tettnang was the top performing hop, and it’s used in many lagers and lighter ales. It’s also found in herbal teas and some soft drinks. While the findings might not suggest people should be drinking more beer, it has found that hops could be added to foods that could reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases if consumed. Alzheimer’s is a degenerative and progressive disease of the brain when build-up of abnormal proteins cause nerve cells to die. Functions of the brain like memory, orintation and ability to think are lost as cells die. The progress of the disease is also very gradual and slow. Patients usually live for five to seven years after being diagnosed but can live for ten to 15. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies study suggests","description":"Italian researchers have warned against using this to justify drinking more beer and developed a passion for cooking and pastry from a young age After completing his training at culinary schools in Germany he decided to expand his skills by working in prestigious restaurants and pastry shops across Europe including the famous Tantris Restaurant in Munich The turning point in Knam's career came with his move to Italy where he worked as Chef Pâtissier at Gualtiero Marchesi Restaurant considered one of the pioneers of new Italian cuisine gaining in-depth knowledge of Italian techniques and developing his unique style that blends German precision with Italian creativity Ernst Knam opened his pastry shop in Milan which quickly became a landmark for chocolate and high-quality pastry enthusiasts Knam is known for his innovative creations which combines unexpected flavors with impeccable presentation His culinary philosophy is based on the use of fresh seasonal ingredients and a continuous search for new flavor and texture combinations including the title of World Champion of Gelato in 2012 and the Gold Medal at the International Chocolate Awards He has also appeared on several television programs including "Bake Off Italia," where he shared his passion for pastry with a wider audience such as "What Paradise Is Without Chocolate?" and "My Story with Chocolate," have become bestsellers cementing his reputation as one of the world's most respected chocolate masters Do you want to discover the latest news and recipes of the most renowned chefs and restaurants in the world La nostra società utilizza inoltre cookie funzionali per registrare informazioni sulle scelte dell’utente e per consentire una personalizzazione del Sito; ad esempio Questi cookie possono essere installati dalla nostra società o da Terze parti In caso di disabilitazione di questi cookie la qualità e l’esperienza di navigazione potrebbe non essere soddisfacente Questi cookie sono installati da social media per consentire la condivisione dei contenuti del presente Sito Essi sono in grado di monitorare la navigazione compiuta anche in altri siti e creano un profilo dell’utente sulla base dei suoi interessi Ciò potrebbe avere un impatto sul contenuto e messaggi visualizzati sugli altri siti visitati non sarà possibile utilizzare o visualizzare questi strumenti di condivisione per l’installazione e l’uso di tali cookie occorre il consenso dell’utente Per maggiori informazioni consulta la pagna cookies policy curvy approach to lighting and transformed Lichtkanal 060 moving away from a straight line towards a dynamic and organic shape Lighting designer Martin Pannier is enthusiastic about the new and exciting possibilities and infinite lighting scenarios “In addition to the diverse design options of Lichtkanal around corners criss-cross or with transitions from ceiling to wall it is now also possible to follow curved lines and arrange Lichtkanal freely in the room with soft changes of direction." The smooth design of Lichtkanal Curved creates new architectural scope for modern interior design It either blends harmoniously into organic interiors or offers a strong contrast This makes Lichtkanal Curved ideal to illuminate spaces used for communication The premium LED technology and homogeneous illumination throughout the whole system provides for a very warm and high sojourn quality The possibility of direct/indirect lighting or purely direct lighting pays to a complete lighting solution and gives the lighting concept a special character which contributes to a perfect lighting solution product developer of LTS Lichtkanal Curved “Like the intervertebral discs of the spine the opto-electronic inner workings flexibly wind their way through the curved duct This allows our clients to express their creativity and choose almost any individual shape A successful endeavour – thanks to the curve collimators developed by LTS They are capable of directing linear light in the shape of a curve absolutely homogeneously which has the enormous benefit that all the advantages of the standard Lichtkanal 060 homogeneity and controllability equally apply to the curved version The H profile of Lichtkanal 060 is available in three different radii of 513mm Individual radii are also possible on request Lichtkanal Curved means no more limits to planning and design With consistent light quality and the proven efficiency of Lichtkanal 060 more than 120 lm/W Lichtkanal Curved is an exceptionally flexible system LTS managed to direct linear light around corners: an architectural novelty made in Tettnang Thanks to the flexible lengths of Lichtkanal 060 and the architectural design and combination options between the standard Lichtkanal 060 the curved light line it is possible to create spaces with a variety of lighting elements The lighting effect is as individual as striking adding aesthetic value and enhancing the atmosphere in the room Surprise, surprise, this common beer is actually very clean. According to the Heineken website the blonde pilsner is brewed using a natural process with no additives and the unique Heineken® A-yeast for fermentation in the brewing process," says the site It is also free of genetically modified ingredients  and is low in gluten since brewing beer with barley and no wheat leaves only "traces" of gluten in the beer Sierra Nevada basically put hoppy beers back on the map, at least in America. Before their Pale Ale came out in 1980, everyone was drinking pale lagers with almost no hop presence. They changed that with the Pale Ale, which is still a great beer, but Torpedo Extra IPA is something next level The "Hop Torpedo" that lends its name is a proprietary hop-filled device the brewery developed through which actively fermenting beer flows thus creating a perfect dry hop (hops added after the boil) character  8 Popular Beers That Use the Lowest Quality Ingredients This beer is technically a Belgian-style tripel because it is brewed in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, population of approximately 8,000. But really, Golden Monkey is as it's made with imported malt and with genuine Belgian yeast not to mention plenty of hops and a unique blend of spices (yes Is this a wheat beer? Is it an ale? Yes to both, actually. The truly unique Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale uses a grain bill that's 50% wheat and 50% barley so it's got a great bitterness and a lingering finish but one that's again softened by that wheat This beer, beloved among beer lovers, is one of the finest IPAs you can find. Or double IPAs, to be precise. Pliny the Elder which is almost as famous for being hard-to-find (partly true is made with four different kinds of hops which are added in differing amounts at precise intervals during the boil REALTED: 7 Secrets Behind Why Bottled Beer Tastes So Different Than Draft One sip of this stuff and your love affair with Guinness will be over – and with just about any other stout An oatmeal stout rich in chocolate and toasty notes and with that smooth The malt consists of four types of grain and it uses hops grown near where Shakespeare Stout is brewed in Oregon When developed by brewer Sam Calagione in the late 1990s, 90 Minute IPA was the first continually hopped beer ever brewed the constant addition of small amounts of hops during an hour-and-a-half-long brew period the result being a marvelously complex hop character as the hop cones are all broken down by differing amounts thus present different notes We hesitate to even mention this beer due to its rarity, it having been produced but once, but having tried it firsthand, we also feel it's our duty to share. (Also, the brewery may make it an occasional release due to positive reception.) Fermentation Engastration is named for the cooking technique where animal ingredients are stuffed into one another Stuffed into this wild beer are ingredients like Muscat grape juice A previous version of this article was originally published on Jun 16 Do you know what you're really drinking Copyright 2025 Galvanized Media Eat This Not That is part of the Dotdash Meredith Publishing Family Phoronix Premium allows ad-free access to the site and other features while supporting this site's continued operations The mission at Phoronix since 2004 has centered around enriching the Linux hardware experience. In addition to supporting our site through advertisements, you can help by subscribing to Phoronix Premium. You can also contribute to Phoronix through a PayPal tip or tip via Stripe Legal Disclaimer, Privacy Policy, Cookies | Privacy Manager | Contact Copyright © 2004 - 2025 by Phoronix Media All trademarks used are properties of their respective owners Fedora Core 1, code-named Yarrow, shipped on Nov. 5, 2003, running version 2.4.19 of the Linux kernel, and including the Mozilla 1.4.1 Web browser, version 1.1.0 of the OpenOffice.org productivity suite and version 2.4.0 of the GNOME desktop environment. This was the last Fedora release to run Linux 2.4. Read eWEEK’s review of Fedora Core 1 here Fedora Core 2, code-named Tettnang, shipped on May 18, 2004, running version 2.6.5 of the Linux kernel, and including the Mozilla 1.6 Web browser, version 1.1.1 of the OpenOffice.org productivity suite and version 2.5.3 of the GNOME desktop environment. This marked the debut of SELinux in Fedora, although the framework was disabled by default. Read eWEEK’s review of Fedora Core 2 here eWeek has the latest technology news and analysis and product reviews for IT professionals and technology buyers The site’s focus is on innovative solutions and covering in-depth technical content eWeek stays on the cutting edge of technology news and IT trends through interviews and expert analysis Gain insight from top innovators and thought leaders in the fields of IT Advertise with TechnologyAdvice on eWeek and our other IT-focused platforms NORTH BAY, ON – Gateway City Brewery has announced the return of its annual collaboration with North Bay Pride This golden lager is a clean and crisp beer that offers a toasty malt backbone with grassy and floral notes from Hersbrucker and Tettnang hops Real Love is available now at the Gateway City retail store and online shop 50 cents from each can sold will go to support North Bay Pride HALIFAX, NS – Good Robot Brewing has announced that one of its beers will soon be available NSLC stores throughout the province for the first time El Espinazo del Diablo Mexican Lager (5.7% abv 14 IBU) is the brewery’s inaugural listing at the government-run retail chain Easily our most refreshing beer and our best-selling beer for the past 2 years this crowd-pleasing International Pale Lager comes with fresh lime zest and a subtle jalapeño finish The grain bill is simple: Vienna and 2-row combined with a perfectly reasonable amount of flaked corn but fear not hop-heads: it balances the malt and plays very nicely with the lime and pepper El Espinazo del Diablo will be available in 473 ml cans at select NSLC stores starting next week. For availability details, see the listing on the NSLC website CALGARY, AB – Annex Ale Project has announced the release of a new beer in partnership with the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo a small-batch Kölsch brewed in celebration of the arrival of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo’s newest resident polar bears ‘Baffin’ and ‘Siku’ and the opening of Wild Canada at Calgary Zoo on December 1st using Kölsch ale yeast fermented at cold temperatures this beer highlights Origin Malting’s Pilsner Malt grown just steps from our Head Brewer’s house outside Chestermere The German noble hop Tettnang adds a touch of bitterness and aromas of pear Waste Land is available now at the Annex taproom, retail store, and online shop Partial proceeds from its sales will go to support efforts to help protect species at risk through the Wilder Institute’s Brian Keating Conservation Endowment HALIFAX, NS – Propeller Brewing has announced a beer previously available as a draught-only release is now back and packaged in cans for the first time Flat White White Stout (5% abv) is described as follows: A golden ale with unexpected flavours of coffee and cocoa cold-brewed Java Blend coffee and decadent cocoa nibs Loaded with flaked oats for a medium body and lingering white head Flat White is available now at all three Prop Shop locations and soon at private liquor stores in Halifax