Lactic Yeast Throwdown
Lactic Yeast throwdown! A side-by-side comparison of Lallemands Sourvisiae and Philly Sour lactic acid producing yeasts.
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Zymurgy
Posts on general brewing science, yeast biology, etc.
Diving Deep In To Sourvisiae
A deep dive into Lallemand’s Sourvisiae yeast: how it was made, addressing a few myths, and a look at how it behaves in the brewhouse.
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Philly Sour on Milk The Funk “The Podcast”
On Saturday I was a last minute guest on Milk The Funk “The Podcast” where we talked about my work on Philly Sour.
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Diving Deep In To Philly Sour
A deep dive into the Philly Sour yeast, looking at its fermentation profile, how to repitch it successfully, and other factors affecting the character of the resulting beer.
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The (Not So Great) Lachancea Patent
An in-depth look into whether an attempt to patent a “unique” Lachancea species for brewing is legitimate or not. Warning: science follows.
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Podcast: Homebrewing DIY
Listen in for my interview with the Homebrewing DIY podcast, where Colter and I discuss wild brewing and home yeast labs.
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Using PCR to Identify Contamination in Beer – Part 3
Note to my readers: This technique does not work as well as hoped, for reasons discussed below. I am, however,
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Basic Yeast Morphology
Questions about identifying yeast, by their morphology as seen through a microscope, come up frequently in brewing forums. I also
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Choosing a Microscope for your Yeast Lab
A deep dive into how to pick the right microscope for your commercial or home yeast lab.
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Lacto Funk – Podcast Style
A podcast on lactobacillus, starring yours truely!
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