Art Distilled
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 3:53PM I’m not gonna lie, I’m a girl who likes her drinkies. A glass of wine, an ice cold beer, a flute of bubbly... all lovely ways to end a long day. Now, here's a wonderful new way to enjoy your drink of choice (responsibly) at any time of the day!
Check out these stunning photographs from BevShots. Using a technique developed at Florida State University, these images of crystallized beers, wines and liquors were captured through polarized microphotography.
The process begins with placing a drop of beverage on a glass slide. As the sample dries (which takes between four weeks to six months, depending on the complexity of the drink), its ingredients form distinctive crystalline patterns. Certain drinks which contain more sugar will crystallize differently than those with fewer impurities. As polarized light from the microscope is refracted through these crystals, their variations create a unique composition of spectacular shapes and colors.
The final product is a visually intoxicating blend of geek and chic. These photos are available as framed prints and canvas gallery wraps. They are such amazing conversation pieces and would make fantastic gifts for your favorite aficionado/lush. I'd love to hang the Belgian Dark Ale above the bar in our living room. Cheers!
Champagne
American Amber Ale
Mexican Beer
English Oatmeal Stout
Gin
Daiquiri
Margarita
Vodka Tonic
Piña Colada
Belgian Lambic Beer
Belgian Dark Ale
Red Wine
White Wine
Rosé Wine
Japanese Rice Lager
English Pure Brewed Lager
Reader Comments (6)
Rose wine looks like mountains.. and thats probably how i'd see if it i drink too much of it too. =)
great story!
love!!
haha, amy, so funny =P
the oatmeal stout one is the most striking to me, which is funny because I never like chewy beers. how unique, though!
these are amazing!!!! love it!
I suppose abstract artists, Impressionists, and Surrealists are right. This is how the world really is: chaotic and beautiful.
I like the Belgian Lambic Beer. =)