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Beer on the Brain

All videos from my 5-minute video series on beer science.

biotransformation
Beer on the Brain Brewing Science 

Biotransformation – Beer on the Brain

March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 Bryan 0 Comments biotransformation, terpenes, thiols, yeast

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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esters
Beer on the Brain Brewing Science 

Esters – Beer on the Brain

March 4, 2026March 14, 2026 Bryan 0 Comments

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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Beer on the Brain Brewing Science 

Fusel Alcohols – Beer on the Brain

February 27, 2026March 14, 2026 Bryan 0 Comments brewing science, fusel alcohol, off-flavor

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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Beer on the Brain Brewing Science 

Phenolic Off-Flavours – Beer on the Brain

February 25, 2026March 14, 2026 Bryan 0 Comments brewing science, FDC, phenols, POF, video

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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Beer on the Brain Brewing Science 

Ale Versus Lager Yeasts – Beer on the Brain

February 15, 2026March 14, 2026 Bryan 0 Comments ale, brewing science, lager, video

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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Where the wild brettanomyces roam
Beer on the Brain Brewing Science 

Where do the Wild Brettanomyces Roam?

July 7, 2022March 21, 2025 Bryan 1 Comment brettanmyces, wild yeast

A new video in my “Beer on the Brain” series looking at a potential environmental niche where wild Brettanomyces may

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diastaticus
Beer on the Brain Brewing Science 

Diastaticus – Beer on the Brain

April 16, 2020April 16, 2020 Bryan 0 Comments diastatic, diastaticus, video, yeast

Curious about diastatic yeast? Not sure what diastaticus is, or why it can be a problem? My latest video covers

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Beer on the Brain Brewing Science 

Beer on the Brain – Sugar in Starters

December 21, 2018December 21, 2018 Bryan 0 Comments brewing science, sugar, video, yeast starter

A short video on why we shouldn’t use simple sugars in yeast starters.

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Beer on the Brain Brewing Science 

Beer on the Brain – Where the Wild Yeasts Roam

June 12, 2017September 29, 2017 Bryan 2 Comments video, yeast

A few days ago I posted episode 3 of my “Beer on the Brain” series. This new video looks at

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Beer on the Brain Brewing Science 

Beer on the Brain – Your Lyin’ Hydometer

January 2, 2017September 15, 2017 Bryan 2 Comments video

I’m excited to announce the next video in my Beer on the Brain series…Your Lyin’ Hydrometer. In this video I

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  • Fusel Alcohols – Beer on the Brain
  • Phenolic Off-Flavours – Beer on the Brain
  • Ale Versus Lager Yeasts – Beer on the Brain

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