It is time to wrap up this series of posts on the development/evolution of lager yeasts from the 15th/16th centuries to today. Summary of Previous Posts. Evidence suggests that the ability to ferment beer at low temperatures emerged in the … Continue reading →
In my previous posts, Adventures in Yeast I, II, and III, I discussed issues and speculation about the origins of lager yeasts in Medieval Europe. Were the lager yeasts that we use today a result of selective pressure by brewers … Continue reading →
The Science of Nocino (part 6) OK, I need to finish up this treatment of the Science of Nocino. When last we met, I was discussing some of the findings from research on the best time to harvest walnuts for … Continue reading →
The Science of Nocino And now for the science! While there is not a large body of scientific literature on nocino, what exists is quite interesting. Walnuts have a long history of use in cooking and medicine. In his first … Continue reading →
Sipping and Science I want to expand on my comments in Nocino – Part III regarding the flavor of the basic nocino recipe, even after aging for a year. I find it too bitter. What could I add to tone … Continue reading →