Friday, June 17, 2016
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Thursday, June 16, 2016
Flat 12 Summer Cycle is all about citrus
Flat 12 Summer Cycle, a citrus forward IPA, releases on June 22nd.
The release is twist on the brewery's Half Cycle IPA, brewed with citrus-forward hops including Amarillo, Citra and Galena.
Style: IPA
Hops: Amarillo, Citra, Galena
Availability:
Release: 6/22/16
6.5% ABV, 104 IBUs
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Fathom's Historic Journey to Cuba
Americans and Cubans greet each other for the first time as Fathom's Adonia arrives in Havana {PHOTO: Chris McGinnis}
When Fathom first sailed to Cuba earlier this month, it was a historic journey. Not only was this the first time that many Americans would be setting foot on Cuban soil, it was also the first cruise of its kind to take travelers to this gem of a destination, just 90 miles south of Key West, Florida.
While I myself wasn't able to partake in the journey, I followed along closely, watched all the news reports and saw all the coverage on social media. It was an exciting trip, there's no doubt about it, and so I followed up with a few people who were on the cruise to get their impressions of Fathom and Cuba!
“As we drew close to the city, all the Americans on board cheered our first interaction with Cubans as a pilot boat pulled up to show us through the narrow strait into the harbor. As we cruised along the famous Malecon (known as “Havana's sofa” or living room because it's where they all hang out), thousands of locals stood waving at us, screaming “Hola!” “Bienvenidos!” We screamed back “Cuba, Cuba, Cuba!” frantically waving our Cuban and American flags as the ship's horn blasted announcing our entrance. (I am getting chills as I write this, because the welcome we received was unlike anything I've experienced in a lifetime of travel.)” – Chris McGinnis, www.travelskills.com
Read more about Chris McGinnis' experience aboard Fathom and his thoughts on US/Cuba relations, which, as he says, is complicated: Cruising Into Cuba: It's Complicated via TravelSkills.com
“Sailing on Fathom is unlike any other cruise experience, and not just because I was on the historic first sailing to Cuba in 50 years. In addition to the mountain of mixed emotions we all felt when docking in Havana that first time, the ship and its programming offer something you really can't get on any other cruise..There's a real focus on learning about the destination and immersing yourself in history and culture, but also a refreshing opportunity to learn more about yourself.
The Cuba experience, as I understand it, is quite different than the Dominican Republic experience.. Same ship, totally different destination and focus, which means you can stay onboard for two weeks if you like and never have the same day repeated. In Cuba, rather than focusing on volunteering, passengers participate in People to People experiences, which are essentially tours with local Cuban guides that offer a glimpse into daily life. We visited 'paladares' and local shops and had the freedom to ask our guide tons of questions about Cuba and its history.
Having been on many cruises in my lifetime, it's no exaggeration to say that Fathom is a one-of-a-kind cruising experience..Perhaps it's not for everyone, but for those who are willing to spend a week doing travel outside the box, it's incredibly worthwhile.” – Angie Orth, www.angieaway.com
“Cuba is a destination that has always been at the top of my list. Growing up in South Florida, many of my friends came over from there, and I have been hearing stories about it my whole life. So when this opportunity came along, I jumped on it. When I first met Tara, the president of Fathom, on Twitter about a year ago, we immediately clicked, and what I really liked was her passion. She basically wasn't going to let anything stand in her way of her goal, which was making Cuba happen.
The historic sailing was definitely the trip of my lifetime. The greeting we got when we arrived was similar to the Pope making his way through the crowd; everyone got a little teary eyed. The way it felt just walking around Havana was indescribable, but also something I will never forget. Fathom, as a brand, is one that will appeal to many because it's definitely not your average cruise. Their demographics are much different, much more set up for people who want to give back, but also want to combine this with a little fun, or want some guidance along the way. Overall, Fathom gets two thumbs up from me!” Scott Eddy, www.mrscotteddy.com
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Oskar Blues Passionfruit Pinner joins summer lineup
Oskar Blues Passionfruit Pinner IPA will heading the brewery's summer lineup.
The base recipe is Pinner “Throwback IPA” that features Passionfruit and a touch of blood orange juice.
“Passion fruit is very prominent in PINNER Throwback IPA's dry-hopped flavor spectrum, locking in on that and accentuating it alongside the existing mouthfeel and clean malt characteristics is a natural extension of what this beer is all about” – head brewer Tim Matthews.
Oskar Blues Passionfruit Pinner is available starting in late June in 12 ounce cans, nationally.
Style: IPA (w/ Passionfruit, Blood Orange)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Summer seasonal.
Release: Late June, 2016
4.9% ABV
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Wednesday, June 15, 2016
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Eleventh International Hydrail Conference: a first look at the program
by guest blogger Stan Thompson
This year's “11-IHC” is the first event since the International Hydrail Conference series began in 2005 when a major focus of the agenda will be on hydrogen fuel cell passenger railway equipment already being manufactured and in service. (see http://www.hydrail.org)
China now has two hydrail trams in production. One is built by CRRC (China Railway Rollingstock Company) Qingdao Sifang Co. Ltd.-the manufacturing arm of China South Railways, the country's largest. The other is built by Tangshan Railway Vehicle Company Ltd. in partnership with China's original railway engineering school, Southwest Jiaotong University, founded in 1896 as the Imperial Chinese Railway College.
Kenichi Ogawa of Japan's Railway Technology Research Institute will update the Conference on their hydrail railcar project-first described by Dr. Keiichiro Kondo at the First International Hydrail Conference in Charlotte NC, 2005. RTRI has been developing hydrail train technology since 2001 to reduce fossil fuel use and CO2 emissions-and also to position Japan for a future without overhead wire railway power. With enthusiastic support from Prime Minister Shinzō Abe, Japan is embracing the hydrogen economy concept, especially in the context of the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Dr. Stuart Hillmansen-Senior Lecturer in Electrical Energy Systems and Head of the Traction Research Group at the University of Birmingham's Centre for Railway Research and Education-will tell the Conference how Birmingham became sufficiently convinced of the future of hydrogen railway traction to create the world's first hydrail-specific doctoral program.
Dr. Andreas Hoffrichter-in 2013 the first candidate to be granted Birmingham's new hydrail Ph.D.-will tell how he came to pursue a doctorate in hydrogen railway traction and how he and the University of Birmingham made their innovative contribution to help enable the railway industry to operate using clean, renewable energy.
Mark Kammerer, Business Development Manager for Hydrogenics, Inc., will tell how his company-in partnership with Alstom Transport of Paris, France-is deploying Europe's first fleet of forty regional hydrail trains in the German States of Niedersachsen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Baden-Württemberg and Hesse by year-end 2020.
Dr. Holger Busche, technical advisor to Detlef Matthiessen MdL-Speaker for Energy Policy and Technology Innovation in the Schleswig-Holstein (Germany) Parliament-will discuss plans for powering the entire State's rail network by wind and other zero-carbon sources by 2025. Per the plan, the 65% of Schleswig-Holstein's rail corridors now using diesel locomotives will be electrified wirelessly using hydrail trains fueled by hydrogen from excess off-peak wind turbine energy.
Raphael Isaac, a Ph.D. student at UC Davis, will present the latest on his cross-fuels comparison research, examing fuel technologies and their economic and environmental implications for intercity/commuter trains and freight trains. His presentation will include background information on rail simulations performed in collaboration with the University of Warwick and Michigan State, comparing hydrogen, diesel, and related hybrid powertrains for rail applications.
Mme. Yane Laperche-Riteau, Business Development Director for Ballard Power Systems, Inc. of Canada, will tell how Ballard chose to enter the hydrail fuel cell rail traction market around the turn of the century when most fuel cell companies were focused on cars and forklifts. Now Ballard has hydrail projects from the USA to China.
Peter Eggleton of Telligent Group Transportation Consultants-Quebec, Canada-will describe a project retrofitting an industrial diesel switch engine for battery and hydrogen operations using Hydrogenics, Inc. fuel cells to help meet Canada's 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.
Stan Thompson, one of the Mooresville NC originators of the International Hydrail Conference series, will tell how the Mooresville Hydrail Initiative's effort to effect the innovation of a climate-friendly infrastructure technology years before its time came to be-and where he sees hydrail movement headed next.
A video update is expected about the new TIG/m Modern Street Railways hydrail streetcar system now operating in Dubai.
More presentations will be added and will appear on the website, http://www.hydrail.org. Conference registrations are being accepted there online.