This paper was many years in the making. I hope that it will help people working on hybrid layered perovskites understand and control structural distortions, which are key to many properties. Since IUCrJ is an open access journal, everyone can access it. journals.iucr.org/m/issues/2023/…

A fitting epitaph for one of America's most beloved and influential breweries. beervanablog.com/beervana/2023/…

Wonderful sense of place in this article. It makes me want to visit Bruges again, although the bar to do that is not very high.

You have a better imgination than me if you can imagine a more decadent presentation that Zaftig Brewing Co serving a S'mores variant of their 15% Ol' Rugger Imperial Stout in a snifter with a chocolate lined rim and a marshmallow.

In the latest All Things Beer episode, we turn our attention to Scottish Ales. We are joined by the dean of Ohio brewers, Barley’s brewmaster Angelo Signorino, who has been making his unique interpretation of a Scottish Ale for 30 years. patspints.com/2023/11/15/all…

In time for Thanksgiving travel/cooking, check out the latest All Things Beer podcast on Scotch Ales/Wee Heavies. Brian Kimmel joins us for an audio tour of Caledonia, with some sampling of heavy hitting Scotch Ales along the way. patspints.com/2023/11/22/all…

Ever since my first encounter with Chimay Blue 30 years ago, I've had a soft spot for Trappist Ales. Here's a review of the newest Trappist ale, from the British midlands no less. patspints.com/2023/12/03/bee…

Today is St. Nicholas Day and what better way to celebrate than a podcast on a beer that is only brewed on this day, the cult classic Samichlaus, a 14% Austrian lager. Along the way we learn a little about the figure who eventually inspired Santa Claus, patspints.com/2023/12/06/all…

Merry Christmas to all. I hope the holiday season is a joyous one for you and those close to you. patspints.com/2023/12/24/bee…

Making beer via spontaneous fermentation is an unpredictable, slow way of making beer. It takes passion, perseverance, and skill. Little Fish has been on that journey for 5 years, yet are still in the early stages. Here's an update on that journey. patspints.com/2023/12/28/wat…

It seems improbable that such a brewery could exist in the US. You've go to read it to believe it. Next time I'm in New England, a trip to Biddeford Maine is in order.

In the latest All Things Beer podcast, we look at cask ale from two perspectives. Barley's Angelo Signorino talks about 3 decades of brewing cask ales in Columbus, while Nick Smith from Steam Machine Brewing gives the perspective of a UK craft brewer. patspints.com/2024/01/09/all…

No one has written more extensively and authoritatively on craft beer in the Buckeye state than Rick Armon. He's the perfect guest for the 50th Episode of the All Things Beer podcast, check it out for talk on the past, present and future of Ohio beer. patspints.com/2024/01/22/all…

If you are not aware of what makes Columbus-style pizza it's own thing check out the latest episode of the All Things Beer podcast for a conversation with Jim Ellison, the man who wrote the book on Columbus Pizza (and of course there will be beer). patspints.com/2024/02/06/all…

Back in the early to mid 90s I lived in Oregon and Rogue Ales & Spirits was one of my faves. For those with a soft spot for Rogue or just wondering how a craft brewery stays relevant after 3 decades this piece by Jeff Alworth makes for an interesting read.

It was a privilege to brew with Angelo at Barley’s Brewing Our AMP English IPA turned out as envisioned - toasty crackery malts from floor malted Maris Otter & orange-marmalade accents from the Amarillo-Mandarina Bavaria-Pacifica combo. It's lovely on cask, get some while you can.

Imo Belgian-style beers are amongst the most elegant and delicious offerings in the beer world, but not such an easy sell in America these days. In the latest ATB podcast, Quinn Bartlett of Buzzsaw and Hosters brewing joins us to discuss this conundrum. patspints.com/2024/03/25/all…

Check out the latest ATB episode, a light hearted episode that examines beers featuring unusual ingredients in a gameshow format. Play along with Dan Eaton , Madeleine and Chris and see if you can tell what's real and what's fake. patspints.com/2024/06/07/all…

A photo of the Woodward group academic tree from the just concluded Solid State Chemistry GRC. As always, it was a phenomenal conference. I'm very proud of the amazing science these individuals are doing, including a great talk from Dr. Ally Fry-Petit