ripening

Their white Ale is a clear Wort made from pale Malt, and fermented with what they call ripening, which is a Composition, they say, of the Flower of Malt, Yeast and Whites of Eggs, a _Nostrum_ made and sold only by two or three in those Parts, but the Wort is brewed and the Ale vended by many of the Publicans; which is drank while it is fermenting in Earthen Steens, in such a thick manner as resembles butter'd Ale, and sold for Twopence

The London and Country Brewer Anonymous

Start with a fresh shrimp so the ripening is gradual.

The Story of a Fierce Bad Agent 2010

But sometimes the story is a bit late in ripening, and it's only when I see it laid out in bookform that I can see it clearly.

Friday follies karenmiller 2008

This is the purpose of the changes in color, texture, and flavor that we call ripening.

On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

This is the purpose of the changes in color, texture, and flavor that we call ripening.

On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

While Cobbett resisted political quietism, warning that "the seeds of destruction" were like other seeds "often of very slow growth; and the plant, unfortunately, too long in ripening" (Register 19 [1811], 1060), he was prepared to follow the logic of organic connection to its natural conclusion: the entire system would collapse if key components were sufficiently debilitated.

William Cobbett and the Politics of System 1997

Take the case to which I have already referred, of the man who keeps a large plot in or near a growing town idle for years, while it is "ripening" -- that is to say, while it is rising in price through the exertions of the surrounding community and the need of that community for more room to live.

Liberalism and the Social Problem Winston S. Churchill 1919

If the land were occupied by shops or by dwellings, the municipality at least would secure the rates upon them in aid of the general fund; but the land may be unoccupied, undeveloped, it may be what is called "ripening" -- ripening at the expense of the whole city, of the whole country -- for the unearned increment of its owner.

Liberalism and the Social Problem Winston S. Churchill 1919

In regards to the 2008 harvest, the last month and a half was very favorable, long and frost free, with cool temps and moderate to light rain fall which resulted in slow steady ripening, which is ideal.

Melissa Dobson 2009

In regards to the 2008 harvest, the last month and a half was very favorable, long and frost free, with cool temps and moderate to light rain fall which resulted in slow steady ripening, which is ideal.

2008 Harvest Report: Finger Lakes 2008