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The Soul of the Stout: From Field to Brew

This evocative visual series documents the atmospheric journey of crafting a legendary dark stout. The narrative begins in the sun-drenched barley fields at the peak of harvest, transitioning into the tactile selection of raw grains. It captures the intense, glowing heat of the roasting process where the barley acquires its characteristic deep color and charred aroma.

The collection moves through the mechanical energy of the milling room into the heart of the brewery, where steam rises from massive copper vats and fresh hops are introduced to the boiling wort. Each frame emphasizes the balance between industrial heritage and artisanal precision, concluding with a scientific look at the final ruby-black liquid. A cinematic tribute to the alchemy of water, malt, and fire.

These images have been generated by Artificial Intelligence.

Manuel Gual posted a photo:

The Soul of the Stout: From Field to Brew

This evocative visual series documents the atmospheric journey of crafting a legendary dark stout. The narrative begins in the sun-drenched barley fields at the peak of harvest, transitioning into the tactile selection of raw grains. It captures the intense, glowing heat of the roasting process where the barley acquires its characteristic deep color and charred aroma.

The collection moves through the mechanical energy of the milling room into the heart of the brewery, where steam rises from massive copper vats and fresh hops are introduced to the boiling wort. Each frame emphasizes the balance between industrial heritage and artisanal precision, concluding with a scientific look at the final ruby-black liquid. A cinematic tribute to the alchemy of water, malt, and fire.

These images have been generated by Artificial Intelligence.

Simon White comes clean after finding clay pieces in toffee tin, saying he took them as souvenir from Wenlock Priory

Fragments of a priory’s medieval tiled floor that spent almost 60 years stashed in a toffee tin after being pocketed by a nine-year-old boy during a family outing have finally been handed back.

The three pieces of decorative clay tiles, dating from the late 13th to early 14th century, were taken as a souvenir by Simon White during a family visit to Wenlock Priory in Shropshire in the late 1960s.

Speculative reports say Amazon is considering relaunching the reality show once hosted by the US president, with his eldest son floated as a possible host

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Amid speculative reports that Donald Trump Jr is being considered by Amazon to lead a reboot of The Apprentice, he’s already received a slightly muted endorsement from the reality show’s former host: his father.

The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that Amazon was considering rebooting The Apprentice, which was hosted by the now US president Donald Trump between 2004 and 2015, for its streaming service Prime Video.

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The opening of the Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF), held in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026, saw a massive turnout with over 7,000 attendees gathered in the heart of the city.

KL police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus told local media that the number was expected to swell past the 10,000 mark by midnight.

“The atmosphere is incredibly vibrant, and we anticipate this momentum to continue through tomorrow afternoon, which will conclude on May 2.

“My officers are stationed throughout the venue. We are committed to ensuring this programme runs smoothly and safely,” he said last night when met by reporters. 

He added that 500 officers and personnel, including reinforcements from Bukit Aman and all district police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, were deployed for the opening night alone.

Organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), the three-day music festival has transformed the streets of Bukit Bintang into a massive, high-energy wet dance floor.

In light of that, Fadil reminded the public to pay close attention to official traffic updates and to plan their journeys accordingly, as numerous roads in the area are currently closed.

He also issued a firm reminder about social conduct, warning against drug use and any immoral behaviour at the event.

“Numerous roads are currently closed. Please pay close attention to official traffic notices and plan your journeys accordingly to avoid congestion.

“To those visiting, I want to emphasise: please prioritise your safety. Ensure there is no involvement with drugs or any immoral behaviour,” he said.

Agents would not allow Pavel Talankin to carry statuette for Mr Nobody Against Putin on to flight from New York

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The Oscar statuette belonging to Pavel Talankin, star and co-director of the Academy award-winning documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin, has disappeared after officials at New York’s John F Kennedy airport confiscated it before he boarded a flight, claiming it could be used as a weapon.

Talankin, whose documentation of Russia’s propaganda machine in grade schools won international acclaim, told Deadline that he had brought the statuette on several flights without incident. But when he arrived at JFK’s terminal 1 on Wednesday morning, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents said he could not take the 8.5lb trophy on board because it posed a security risk.