The In-Depth Science of Why a Beer Bottle Erupts When You Whack It

[Thunder_Chicken]

Science, beer, bubbles, and frikkin' lasers.

The In-Depth Science of Why a Beer Bottle Erupts When You Whack It

http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/sma...f-why-a-beer-bottle-erupts-when-you-whack-it/

 

[solavirtus]

That's really interesting. I wouldn't have guessed it was such a complicated phenomenon.

 

[IJesusChrist]

It doesn't really explain why the pressure wave creates more bubbles, mostly just how the bubbles in plumes grow faster.

 

[Cyclman]

All I asked for is frigging sharks with lasers on their heads.

Interesting, science is cool, which I guess is what makes me a geek. Beer geek, that is.