Effect of Hop Addition Timing on Thiol Concentrations in Beer
By Nick Harris, Cofounder at Berkeley Yeast Tropical flavor intensity in beer correlates with the concentration of thiols such as 3MH and 3MHA. These two molecules can contribute big notes of guava, passionfruit, and grapefruit. Certain yeast strains have been bioengineered for dramatically enhanced thiol biotransformation and produce beer with significantly more tropical character than […]
The Official Beer Glass Cleaning Guide
Ever ordered a delicious looking beer then noticed the glassware was dirty? It’s the ultimate disappointment. We are here to save the day with the Official Beer Glass Cleaning Guide for your home bar, pub, restaurant, and brewery needs! Cleaning Beer Glassware By: Katie Strain, MSU Denver and Nick Harris, Berkeley Yeast REVIEW PROCEDURE Having […]
Beer Faucet Cleaning 101
Beer Faucet Cleaning: Disassembly, Cleaning & Reassembly Instructions By: Zach George, owner of Barrels and Bottles Brewing in Golden, Colorado. Beer Faucet Cleaning 101 – This step-by-step guide has everything you need to know to clean your beer faucets on your draft lines! The example used in these instructions is a perlick flow-control faucet. Keep […]
Implementing the Scientific Method in your Brewery: Part 2
By Robert Meehan Ph.D., Head Brewer at Living the Dream Brewing Introduction: In part one of this series, you were introduced to the steps of the Scientific Method. Science, however, is an ever complex and fickle endeavor. The ability to control and repeat your processes will mean your conclusions have more validity and your actions […]
PCR Testing in Your Brewery
Cover your eyes, we’re about to get super nerdy up in here. PCR Testing in Your Brewery By Eric Larkin, Owner and Head Brewer at Cohesion Brewing Co. and John Giarratano, Owner Inland Island Yeast Labs Polymerase Chain Reaction or PCR is a technique for amplifying a particular gene of interest millions or billions of […]
The Art and Science of Hazy Beer
The Art and Science of Hazy Beer By Dr. Laura Burns, Director of Research & Development at Omega Yeast Labs Hazy IPAs have been around for a little over a decade, and the same goes for Omega Yeast Labs which opened in 2013. Craft beer was ignited by the haze craze, and inherently so was […]
Implementing the Scientific Method in your Brewery: Part 1
Written by: Robert Meehan Ph.D., Head Brewer, Living the Dream Brewing Introduction: Science. It can be an overwhelming topic, but it can also be the most powerful tool in your brewery. I argue even more important than your brewing equipment itself. You don’t need years of training or an advanced degree to utilize the scientific […]
Let’s Talk Nerdy: Malt Sieve Analysis
By: Jose Quinones, Head Wrench at 6 & 40 Brewery & Taproom in Lakewood, Colorado Are you ready to talk nerdy? We’re about to dive into how malt sieve analysis helps maximize mill efficiency, so hang on tight. When was the last time you adjusted the gaps on your malt roller mill? What data are […]
Quality Defined for Draft Beer
After a long brew day, in the tap room of your favorite local brewery, a plot is being hatched. Brewers with beers in hand, bandy ideas back and forth. A direction starts to take shape. The resulting beer will be epic: full of flavor, drinkability, novelty, excitement and passion. Ingredients are ordered. Maybe rare barrels […]
How to Read a Malt Certificate of Analysis
Cy Bevenger, Timnath Beerwerks, Timnath, CO Mike Myers, Root Shoot Malting, Loveland, CO Chris Schooley, Troubadour Maltings, Fort Collins, CO Malt has been called by many the soul of beer. For the finished goodness in your glass, malt provides flavor, aroma, body, and color. It also provides several things critically intrinsic to the brewing process. […]
