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Life Science business development & technical support over many years. PhD in Virology from Leeds University. Lover of beer, cider & whisky.
My views are my own
My views are my own
Beerbook. Citrusy with some spice. Expected more creamy texture. This is a pleasant beer though.
Faith in Mönchsbier from NORTHERN MONK
Faith in Mönchsbier from NORTHERN MONK
October 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Beerbook. Citrusy with some spice. Expected more creamy texture. This is a pleasant beer though.
Faith in Mönchsbier from NORTHERN MONK
Faith in Mönchsbier from NORTHERN MONK
As Autumnal evenings unfurl darkness, #PNAS paper on will-o’-the-wisps
Fleeting sparks of microlightning, dancing between bubbles of marsh gas, may be those ghostly, floating lights in bogs, seen as fairies leading travellers into doom
"Unveiling ignis fatuus: Microlightning between microbubbles"
Fleeting sparks of microlightning, dancing between bubbles of marsh gas, may be those ghostly, floating lights in bogs, seen as fairies leading travellers into doom
"Unveiling ignis fatuus: Microlightning between microbubbles"
September 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
As Autumnal evenings unfurl darkness, #PNAS paper on will-o’-the-wisps
Fleeting sparks of microlightning, dancing between bubbles of marsh gas, may be those ghostly, floating lights in bogs, seen as fairies leading travellers into doom
"Unveiling ignis fatuus: Microlightning between microbubbles"
Fleeting sparks of microlightning, dancing between bubbles of marsh gas, may be those ghostly, floating lights in bogs, seen as fairies leading travellers into doom
"Unveiling ignis fatuus: Microlightning between microbubbles"
Glowing golden filigree sunset over Gildersome pitch over to Drighlington
September 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Glowing golden filigree sunset over Gildersome pitch over to Drighlington
Yes. Congratulations to the Red Roses
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Canada 13-33 England: Red Roses win Women's Rugby World Cup
England produce a clinical performance to defeat Canada at Twickenham and win the Women's Rugby World Cup for a third time.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Yes. Congratulations to the Red Roses
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Cider Chronicle. Soft aroma which I can't place. Quite crisp, tingly with a touch of that traditional farmyard funk.
Poundhouse dry by Sam's Cider
#cider
Poundhouse dry by Sam's Cider
#cider
September 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Cider Chronicle. Soft aroma which I can't place. Quite crisp, tingly with a touch of that traditional farmyard funk.
Poundhouse dry by Sam's Cider
#cider
Poundhouse dry by Sam's Cider
#cider
#Chimpanzees ingested 14g of #ethanol daily from fermented fruit, around half pint of 5% ABV lager.
Work from #UCBerkeley showed that as chimps consumed 5 -10% of their body weight in fruit, even low #alcohol amounts result in a significant intake #Research
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Work from #UCBerkeley showed that as chimps consumed 5 -10% of their body weight in fruit, even low #alcohol amounts result in a significant intake #Research
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Chimps consume equivalent of a beer a day in alcohol from fermented fruit
Study finds chimpanzees’ enthusiasm for guzzling ripe fruit puts their ethanol intake at about 14g per day
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
#Chimpanzees ingested 14g of #ethanol daily from fermented fruit, around half pint of 5% ABV lager.
Work from #UCBerkeley showed that as chimps consumed 5 -10% of their body weight in fruit, even low #alcohol amounts result in a significant intake #Research
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Work from #UCBerkeley showed that as chimps consumed 5 -10% of their body weight in fruit, even low #alcohol amounts result in a significant intake #Research
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Gin Journal. Aromatic, with fruity undertones. The whisky adds vanilla & malt on the nose & palate. An unusal & more-ish gin. Paired with Fever-Tree
The limited edition Luttrell 1376 gin by Dunster Distillery. Matured in a Whisky Barrel for 6 months.
The limited edition Luttrell 1376 gin by Dunster Distillery. Matured in a Whisky Barrel for 6 months.
September 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Gin Journal. Aromatic, with fruity undertones. The whisky adds vanilla & malt on the nose & palate. An unusal & more-ish gin. Paired with Fever-Tree
The limited edition Luttrell 1376 gin by Dunster Distillery. Matured in a Whisky Barrel for 6 months.
The limited edition Luttrell 1376 gin by Dunster Distillery. Matured in a Whisky Barrel for 6 months.
Gin Journal. An interesting, quite powerful & refreshing blend of aromatics thatcdwells. Pairs well with Fever-Tree
Exmoor Gold Gin by Wicked Wolf Gin
Exmoor Gold Gin by Wicked Wolf Gin
September 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Gin Journal. An interesting, quite powerful & refreshing blend of aromatics thatcdwells. Pairs well with Fever-Tree
Exmoor Gold Gin by Wicked Wolf Gin
Exmoor Gold Gin by Wicked Wolf Gin
Many thanks to Charlotte Hunter, Stefanie Freitag-Pohl & Ehmke Pohl #Durhamuniversity for this review.
It candidly shows spectral shift detection on a #nanotemper Dianthus can #screen #macromolecular interactions in solution i.e. in (near to) natve conformation.
#biiphysics #drugdiscovery #hts
It candidly shows spectral shift detection on a #nanotemper Dianthus can #screen #macromolecular interactions in solution i.e. in (near to) natve conformation.
#biiphysics #drugdiscovery #hts
September 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Many thanks to Charlotte Hunter, Stefanie Freitag-Pohl & Ehmke Pohl #Durhamuniversity for this review.
It candidly shows spectral shift detection on a #nanotemper Dianthus can #screen #macromolecular interactions in solution i.e. in (near to) natve conformation.
#biiphysics #drugdiscovery #hts
It candidly shows spectral shift detection on a #nanotemper Dianthus can #screen #macromolecular interactions in solution i.e. in (near to) natve conformation.
#biiphysics #drugdiscovery #hts
Beer drinker? Which are you? 🍓 or 🍍
Beer drinkers split in 2 categories:
- Those who prefer strong flavour chemicals such as in 🍓
- Those who favour mellow ones, such as from 🍍
Presented at #ACS
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Beer drinkers split in 2 categories:
- Those who prefer strong flavour chemicals such as in 🍓
- Those who favour mellow ones, such as from 🍍
Presented at #ACS
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Beer lovers fall into two flavour camps — which one are you in?
Research shows that beer drinkers are split depending on which types of flavour chemicals they prefer.
www.nature.com
August 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Beer drinker? Which are you? 🍓 or 🍍
Beer drinkers split in 2 categories:
- Those who prefer strong flavour chemicals such as in 🍓
- Those who favour mellow ones, such as from 🍍
Presented at #ACS
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Beer drinkers split in 2 categories:
- Those who prefer strong flavour chemicals such as in 🍓
- Those who favour mellow ones, such as from 🍍
Presented at #ACS
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Cider Chronicle. Underpowered for both berry & #cider. Slighly sweet & drinkable. Needs more oomph. Sadly disappointing.
Fratello by JustPressed
Fratello by JustPressed
August 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Cider Chronicle. Underpowered for both berry & #cider. Slighly sweet & drinkable. Needs more oomph. Sadly disappointing.
Fratello by JustPressed
Fratello by JustPressed
Gin Journal. Cardamom on the nose. Coriander, lemongrass are the most dominant botanicals on the palate seguing onto a pepper tongue tingle.
Very pleasant
Wicked Wolf Gin
Very pleasant
Wicked Wolf Gin
August 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Gin Journal. Cardamom on the nose. Coriander, lemongrass are the most dominant botanicals on the palate seguing onto a pepper tongue tingle.
Very pleasant
Wicked Wolf Gin
Very pleasant
Wicked Wolf Gin
Why we love the taste of #chocolate?
Researchers from #nottinghamuniversity et al have found that #pH levels, #temperature variations, and specific #microbial species involved in fermenting #cocoa beans play a crucial role in shaping the ultimate flavor of chocolate
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Researchers from #nottinghamuniversity et al have found that #pH levels, #temperature variations, and specific #microbial species involved in fermenting #cocoa beans play a crucial role in shaping the ultimate flavor of chocolate
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
A defined microbial community reproduces attributes of fine flavour chocolate fermentation - Nature Microbiology
An in-depth microbiological and metagenomic analysis of Colombian farm and fermentation facilities resulted in the design of a defined microbial community that can reproduce the flavour of fine chocol...
www.nature.com
August 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Why we love the taste of #chocolate?
Researchers from #nottinghamuniversity et al have found that #pH levels, #temperature variations, and specific #microbial species involved in fermenting #cocoa beans play a crucial role in shaping the ultimate flavor of chocolate
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Researchers from #nottinghamuniversity et al have found that #pH levels, #temperature variations, and specific #microbial species involved in fermenting #cocoa beans play a crucial role in shaping the ultimate flavor of chocolate
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The ideal accompaniement to cheese & crackers
Chilli-Shop Leeds Merrion Centre
Chilli-Shop Leeds Merrion Centre
August 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The ideal accompaniement to cheese & crackers
Chilli-Shop Leeds Merrion Centre
Chilli-Shop Leeds Merrion Centre
August 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Cider Chronicle.
The pear underlays the apple pleasantly. Good for one drink, but not sure I could drink more than 1 bottle as it is quite sweet.
Apples & Pears by Lilley's Cider
The pear underlays the apple pleasantly. Good for one drink, but not sure I could drink more than 1 bottle as it is quite sweet.
Apples & Pears by Lilley's Cider
August 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Cider Chronicle.
The pear underlays the apple pleasantly. Good for one drink, but not sure I could drink more than 1 bottle as it is quite sweet.
Apples & Pears by Lilley's Cider
The pear underlays the apple pleasantly. Good for one drink, but not sure I could drink more than 1 bottle as it is quite sweet.
Apples & Pears by Lilley's Cider
Beerbook. Smooth & pleasant to drink. But I am finding that most craft IPA, NEIPA are becoming increasingly generic.
Where is the va-va-voom!
Rocket to the Moon by Quantock Brewery
They did have some interesting sounding offerings on draught in the brewery but I was driving. #beer
Where is the va-va-voom!
Rocket to the Moon by Quantock Brewery
They did have some interesting sounding offerings on draught in the brewery but I was driving. #beer
August 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Beerbook. Smooth & pleasant to drink. But I am finding that most craft IPA, NEIPA are becoming increasingly generic.
Where is the va-va-voom!
Rocket to the Moon by Quantock Brewery
They did have some interesting sounding offerings on draught in the brewery but I was driving. #beer
Where is the va-va-voom!
Rocket to the Moon by Quantock Brewery
They did have some interesting sounding offerings on draught in the brewery but I was driving. #beer
Pineapple banana. Texture: After peeling, it is like chewing soft, fibrous wood.
Taste: Acrid, very tart with a bile aftertaste that resides for a long time.
Summary. Vile. Like durian, one for conoisseurs
Taste: Acrid, very tart with a bile aftertaste that resides for a long time.
Summary. Vile. Like durian, one for conoisseurs
July 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Pineapple banana. Texture: After peeling, it is like chewing soft, fibrous wood.
Taste: Acrid, very tart with a bile aftertaste that resides for a long time.
Summary. Vile. Like durian, one for conoisseurs
Taste: Acrid, very tart with a bile aftertaste that resides for a long time.
Summary. Vile. Like durian, one for conoisseurs
July 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Glow across Gildersome Cricket Pitch
July 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Glow across Gildersome Cricket Pitch
#Cider Chronicle. Very clean appley taste. Quite crisp & lightly dry. Pleasant. Could do with a bigger bottle. From Guernsey surprised to learn.
Rocquette Cider Company Limited
Rocquette Cider Company Limited
July 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
#Cider Chronicle. Very clean appley taste. Quite crisp & lightly dry. Pleasant. Could do with a bigger bottle. From Guernsey surprised to learn.
Rocquette Cider Company Limited
Rocquette Cider Company Limited
Glowing fissure.
From East View, Gildersome
From East View, Gildersome
July 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Glowing fissure.
From East View, Gildersome
From East View, Gildersome
Cider Chronicle. The initial whiff of farm yard funk belies the taste. Smooth, pleasantly sweet with a decent fruit timbre. A very good cider. Would match well with the local cheese
Biffyn by Williams Brothers Cider
Biffyn by Williams Brothers Cider
July 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Cider Chronicle. The initial whiff of farm yard funk belies the taste. Smooth, pleasantly sweet with a decent fruit timbre. A very good cider. Would match well with the local cheese
Biffyn by Williams Brothers Cider
Biffyn by Williams Brothers Cider