In previous posts, I wrote about the discovery of a yeast, S. eubayanus (See this post and those that follow) . Genetic analysis suggests that S. eubayanus is the most likely candidate to have hybridized with S. cerevisiae to form … Continue reading →
In previous posts, I wrote about the discovery of the yeast strain S. eubayanus, the likely candidate that produced a hybrid (with S. cerevisiae) that we now use in the production of lager beer. Genetic sequencing of the most widely … Continue reading →
The American Homebrewers Association has sponsored The Big Brew since 1988. It is celebrated on the first Saturday of May each year. What is it? I’ll let the AHA words speak for themselves: In 1988, May 7 was announced before … Continue reading →
I often get asked the question, “How can I get started in brewing?” I usually ask what types of things the questioners would like to brew. More often than not, they want to brew either beer or mead. So, for … Continue reading →