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Sapporo Breweries Space Barley 6-Packs for Sale

William — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:12:28 +0000

Sapporo Breweries has begun selling six-packs of the world’s first “space beer” brewed with barley descended from seeds that spent time in space.

For now, only 250 six-packs of the beer, which Sapporo calls “Space Barley,” are available for purchase. Customers will be selected at random from those who apply through the Space Barley website before December 24.

The barley used in the beer is the fourth-generation offspring of seeds that spent five months aboard the International Space Station in 2006 as part of research that Sapporo conducted with the Russian Academy of Sciences and Okayama University. The aim of the research was to study the adaptability and life cycle of barley in zero-gravity and to explore the challenges of achieving self-sufficient food production in space.

Space Barley beer has a mellow flavor and slightly dark color reminiscent of deep space, according to Sapporo. The six-packs are priced at an astronomical 10,000 yen ($110), but Sapporo will donate the profits to Okayama University, who will use the funds to promote science education for children and foster the development of space science research in Japan and Russia.

[Links: Space Barley website, Sapporo press release]

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War of the Brownie Pans

William — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:39:59 +0000

Traditional brownie pans do the job they’re asked to do – but what about consumers who prefer the tough, chewy edges of brownies?

The makers of the All Edges Brownie Pan thought they had that demographic sewn up. Its zig-zaggy configuration ensured that every brownie was right up against that hot non-stick aluminum, for at least two chewy edges per brownie. But there’s one thing they didn’t count on: the Perfect Brownie kit. With a divider system kind of like an old metal ice-cube tray, this upstart pan bakes every brownie with four edges. Oh, it’s on now.

Not only does Perfect Brownie offer double the tooth-gnashing edginess and easy, pleasing square slices, but they also had the smarts to reach out to brownie consumers where they gather: in front of the TV.

Sorry, All Edges Brownie Pan. We’re calling this one for Perfect Brownie. As for me, I like the soft middle brownies, so I’ll stick with the old-school baking method. At least until somebody comes up with a No Edges Brownie Pan.

I first saw Perfect Brownie on Retail Therapy.

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Jones Soda Introduces Jones Soda Zilch Zero Calorie Sodas

William — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:42:51 +0000

Jones Soda, maker of Green Apple soda which is my absolute favorite soda on the planet, has introduced a trio of flavors that are entirely sugar-free and zero calorie. Pomegranate, Vanilla Bean and Black Cherry make up the round of up flavors that carry the new “Zilch” – as in zero, like zero calorie… get it? – moniker and for a limited amount of time, a sampler pack can be purchased for $3.99 and comes with a Free T-Shirt.

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