Wild Brettanomyces – Fermentation Tests
The final post in the 2022/2023 hunt for wild Brettanomyces. Here, I look at the fermentation characteristics of the two species of Brettanomyces I successfully isolated this fall.
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Wild Brettanomyces – a Needle in a Haystack
I successfully isolated some wild Brettanomyces, but the experiment wasn’t quite as successful as I had hoped.
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These ARE The Yeast You Are Looking For
Not all experiments work…but some do! And that includes my second attempt to capture some wild Brettanomyces.
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These Are Not The Yeast Your Are Looking For
Not all experiments work, and that includes my first attempt to capture some wild Brettanomyces.
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Where do the Wild Brettanomyces Roam?
A new video in my “Beer on the Brain” series looking at a potential environmental niche where wild Brettanomyces may
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Groom of the Stool – A Cautionary Tale
Join me for a wild yeast adventure. Complete with bad puns, mild profanity, and a total absence of success. Home brewed science at its best!
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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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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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Wild Yeast Lecture!
Does social distancing got you down? Bored of sheltering in place? Want something – anything – to take your mind off of the pandemic? Interested in wild yeast, mixed fermentation beers, and brewing microbiology? If you’re a member of the Canadian Homebrewers Association you’re in luck! Tomorrow, Thursday March 19, I am giving a virtual lecture on brewing with wild Canadian yeasts!
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My Interview on the Mead House Podcast
A few days ago I was interviewed by the Mead House Podcast. Listen in for some talk of making mead
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