I recently posted about developing a hop network using data from the Beer Maverick site. As I slowly add data the network graph can be refreshed and tweaked; eventually I’ll land on a combination of styles, colors, and sizes that optimize the graph for interactive exploration. For the latest rendition, we’re up to 10 hops,…
Tag: Gephi
Developing a Hop Network
In my last post I talked enthusiastically about the Beer Maverick site and their detailed information about hops (> 300 types). That information got me thinking about creating a hop network where each hop would be positioned based on their relationship to each of the nine aroma types identified on the Beer Maverick site. Here’s…
Beer Types and Glassware Styles, Part 3
Now we’re on to the conclusion of this 3 part series, where we deliver the network graph showing the linkages between beer types and glassware styles. As noted in the prior post, Gephi is our tool of choice for creating the network graph. The key elements required for most network graphs are nodes and edges….
Beer Styles and Glassware – Part 2
In the last post, we used the RateBeer API and Exploratory to gather and analyze data that matched beer styles to specific types of glassware. This gave us the ability to see some interesting patterns and to especially understand which glass styles are tied to the most popular (or obscure) beer types. In this follow-up,…
Welcome to BrewGraphs!
BrewGraphs is dedicated to the display of information about craft brewing, powered by the BreweryDB and RateBeer APIs. This information will be used to create a series of visually creative charts, maps, and other interactive displays to help you navigate the wonderful world of craft brewing. This information will be delivered using some exceptional visualization…