Purifying Yeast from Infected Cultures – Part 1
Mixed Saccharomyces (large ovoid cells) and Brettanomyces (elongated cells) yeast culture contaminated with cocci (top-centre “string”) and rod-shaped bacteria One of
Read moreAdventures in Yeast Wrangling
Posts on yeast-wrangling expeditions and tests of wild and engineered yeasts.
BREAKING NEWS – White Labs Official Statement on Brett trois.
As the followers of my blog are likely aware, there has been a growing body of evidence that WLP644 (Brettanomyces
Read moreA (sort-of) update on Brett trois
Some of my readers will be aware that I and several others have done some genetic analyses that suggest that
Read moreNew Video! Identifying Wild Yeast & Bacteria
Finally, the last video in my “Hunting Wild Yeast” video series is complete. In this, the third and final video,
Read moreBrett Trois – A riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.
So recently a youtube viewer of mine (Dan Aba, whose youtube channel you need to check out if you haven’t
Read moreTwo New Videos!
Months after filming I’ve finally completed two videos in a three-part series on collecting & purifying wild yeast. These videos
Read moreAnnouncing a New Yeast Bank! & A successful Yeast Hunt
As readers of my bank know, I have an interest in wild brews and purifying wild yeasts. I have gone
Read moreOne mystery solved…
As I mentioned yesterday I recently developed a persistent infection of part of my brewing setup. Thee batches that passed through
Read more2014 Wild Yeast Hunt
This years sources of wild yeast, waiting for wort. L->R: Clover, Chokecherries, Raspberry, Tomato, Blueberry, Young hop (goldings) I’ve been
Read moreI get email…
While many of my readers reply directly here on my blog, I do get the occasional email asking questions in
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