Antibubbles in Beer from Belgium

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The discussion revolves around the concept of antibubbles, particularly in the context of Belgian beer. Participants explore the theoretical aspects of antibubbles, their formation, and their presence in various types of beer, while also engaging in light-hearted banter about beer preferences and cultural differences.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants discuss a theory from Belgian physicists explaining the formation and movement of antibubbles, noting that antibubbles are defined as a thin surface of air in fluid surrounding a pocket of fluid.
  • One participant questions whether the phenomenon of antibubbles applies to all beers, suggesting that it is amusing to single out Belgian beer.
  • Another participant raises a question about whether the presence of antibubbles in beers like Guinness contributes to the observed downward movement of bubbles.
  • A participant humorously suggests that drinking beer with antibubbles might lead to an "anti-hangover," referencing a rumor about its effects when combined with "Anti-pot."
  • There are multiple exchanges about beer preferences, with participants expressing their favorites and engaging in playful debates about the best types of beer, including Belgian and Canadian options.
  • One participant mentions a friend's claim about the gaseous expulsions from lagers and their effects, seeking explanations for the phenomenon.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of opinions on beer preferences and the characteristics of different beers, with no clear consensus on the superiority of any particular type. The discussion about antibubbles remains exploratory, with differing views on their implications and effects.

Contextual Notes

Some claims about the effects of beer and antibubbles are based on personal anecdotes and humor, lacking scientific backing or consensus. The discussion includes speculative elements regarding the nature of bubbles and gaseous expulsions in beers.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in the physics of bubbles, beer enthusiasts, and those curious about cultural perspectives on beer may find this discussion engaging.

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Physicists from Belgium have published a theory that explains the formation and movement of antibubbles.

http://physics.about.com/cs/bubles/g/antibubble.htm : where bubbles are thin surface of fluid in air surrounding a pocket of air, an antibubble is a thin surface of air in fluid surrounding a pocket of fluid. Although first observed and studied almost a century ago, no one until now has been able to determine how they form.

They also observed antibubbles in Flemish Beer, proving that the beer from Belgium is almost, but not quite, the same as dishwater.

http://physics.about.com/cs/bubles/a/antibubbles.htm


Also, you can http://physics.about.com/cs/chemphysexp/a/antibubbles.htm
 
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Hmmm, I think I need to do a lot of studying on this. Would it be okay if I use German beer?
 
i suspect that all beers work this way - but its fun to pick on belgium.


Joe
 
Now why would that be?
 
Is this the reason Guinness (and other nitro beers) have bubbles that go downwards?

- Warren
 
Just for the record, Belgian beer is the best in the world!:wink:
 
Originally posted by MHills
Just for the record, Belgian beer is the best in the world!:wink:
You mean like "Navigator 10%" ?
 
Fosters is the drink for me.
 
Originally posted by Andy
Fosters is the drink for me.
Can you get Canadian beer in England? cause you can get some English beers here in Canada, but I've no idea how close they are to what is available there...
 
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Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse for me
 
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Originally posted by MHills
Just for the record, Belgian beer is the best in the world!:wink:

After Oregon of course.
 
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Belgian beer IS the best in the word. Trust me.

Just ask Michael Jackson (the beer taster, not the pop-star)
 
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Originally posted by chroot
Is this the reason Guinness (and other nitro beers) have bubbles that go downwards?

- Warren

Do they? After a few pints I believe they do
 
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Navigator 10%?
Never heard of it. Sure it's Belgian beer?[?]
 
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Originally posted by Andersen
Physicists from Belgium have published a theory that explains the formation and movement of antibubbles.

http://physics.about.com/cs/bubles/g/antibubble.htm : where bubbles are thin surface of fluid in air surrounding a pocket of air, an antibubble is a thin surface of air in fluid surrounding a pocket of fluid. Although first observed and studied almost a century ago, no one until now has been able to determine how they form.

They also observed antibubbles in Flemish Beer, proving that the beer from Belgium is almost, but not quite, the same as dishwater.

http://physics.about.com/cs/bubles/a/antibubbles.htm


Also, you can http://physics.about.com/cs/chemphysexp/a/antibubbles.htm

This is interesting, I am a infrequent drinker (but do like some Molsen when in Canada), but some of my friends grade their Lagers by the delayed gaseous expulsions the following day?. I have been informed that some lagers/beers have a "heavier than air" following day effect? and can fill the average sized living/bed-room faster than the speed sound? (I take this as you cannot outrun the effects of such an expulsion once consumed!) edit: I have just been informed by a friend that proof of 'Faster-than-sound-effect', is that some odours can be smelt but not heard!

Crude I know, but I was wondering now if anyone has an explanation for this, and why some of the "heavy-winds" are more denser and (potent) and if the construct of the bubble's within the Lagers have an inbuilt 'delay-function' whereby they "burst-pop" inside the drinker, instead of in the Glass?
 
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Originally posted by MHills
Navigator 10%?
Never heard of it. Sure it's Belgian beer?[?]
From Holland actually, thought it might be "close enough" ??
 
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Don't get a Belgian started on where Dutch beer comes from...
 
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Can you get Canadian beer in England? cause you can get some English beers here in Canada, but I've no idea how close they are to what is available there...

hmmmm, I am not sure about that one if you name a couple i will do some research into it for you.
 
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Originally posted by Andy
hmmmm, I am not sure about that one if you name a couple i will do some research into it for you.
O.K. How's about "Will and Grace", (Or need they be a real life couple?) "George and Gracy" or maybe, (What?) "Fred and Wilma"...so on with that resear(urp!)ch! (you'll end up looking like this !)
 
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So very very funny! Try naming some Canadian beers and i will do some research into it 2nite.
 
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Originally posted by Andy
So very very funny! Try naming some canadian beers and i will do some research into it 2nite.
Done!
 
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If you drink beer with antibubbles in it, do you get an anti-hangover?
 
  • #23
Originally posted by Zero
If you drink beer with antibubbles in it, do you get an anti-hangover?
Apparently, Yes! but I hear (rumor has it ) it is only in conjuctive use with "Anti-pot"...
 

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