Biotransformation – Beer on the Brain
A short video comparing the same wort brewed with lager versus an “biotransformation” yeast – with discussion of the biology of these new yeasts.
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Brewing Science
Posts on brewing science
Esters – Beer on the Brain
A short video comparing the same wort brewed with lager versus an ester producing yeast – with discussion of the biology of esters.
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Fusel Alcohols – Beer on the Brain
A short video comparing the same wort brewed with conventional versus a fusel alcohol producing yeast – with some discussion of the differences between them.
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Phenolic Off-Flavours – Beer on the Brain
A short video comparing the same wort brewed with conventional versus phenolic off-flavour positive yeasts – with some discussion of the differences between them.
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Ale Versus Lager Yeasts – Beer on the Brain
A short video comparing the same wort brewed with ale versus lager yeast – with some discussion of the differences between them.
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Fact or Fiction – Are Raw Cheeses Better?
A look at what science has to say about the flavour and aroma differences between pasteurized and raw cheeses.
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µBrews Bonus Episode – 4 Common Brewery Microscopy Errors & How to Fix Them!
A bonus µBrews video on the 4 most common microscopy errors made by brewers, and how to fix them.
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Spherical Cows & Yeast Starters
A dive into some new misconceptions on yeast starters which were spread by a well known and popular podcast.
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Fact or Fiction – Contamination in Non-Alcoholic and Low-Alcohol Beers
Time for another entry in my Fact or Fiction Series. There is an increasing interest in non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beers.
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Fact or Fiction: Beer and Moulds – More There Than You Think
Are moulds present in beer? Are they a risk? And how do we manage them?
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