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by Phoenix
Wed Jul 19, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gene-Edited Yeast Is Taking Over Craft Beer
Replies: 0
Views: 22171

Gene-Edited Yeast Is Taking Over Craft Beer

Gene-Edited Yeast Is Taking Over Craft Beer Craft brewers are falling in love with genetically modified yeast strains that help them inject new creativity and flavor into beers, including bursts of pineapple and guava. https://www.wired.com/story/the-secret-ingredient-in-your-craft-beer-gene-edited-...
by Phoenix
Mon Dec 05, 2022 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Repeal Day
Replies: 0
Views: 20783

Happy Repeal Day

Repeal Day, Dec. 5th, is the day that marks the final ratification of the 21st Amendment in 1933 and the end of America’s “noble experiment” with alcohol prohibition.
by Phoenix
Fri Mar 05, 2021 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Women used to dominate the beer industry – until the witch accusations started pouring in
Replies: 0
Views: 23378

Women used to dominate the beer industry – until the witch accusations started pouring in

https://theconversation.com/women-used-to-dominate-the-beer-industry-until-the-witch-accusations-started-pouring-in-155940 Humans have been drinking beer for almost 7,000 years, and the original brewers were women. They wore the tall, pointy hats so that their customers could see them in the crowded...
by Phoenix
Mon Jan 13, 2020 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Never consent to breathalyzer or field sobriety tests
Replies: 0
Views: 5543

Never consent to breathalyzer or field sobriety tests

I just ran into the following and found it surprising and share-worthy: Why is it said one should never consent to a breathalyzer during a traffic stop? Danielle Angelo, J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law Answered May 8, 2019 · Upvoted by Adam Nyhan, Business attorney and Christine Ch...
by Phoenix
Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:28 pm
Forum: Swapmeet
Topic: Mini fridge for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 9925

Re: Mini fridge for sale

If no one has bought this I will.
by Phoenix
Sat Sep 15, 2018 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting Brewing Articles
Replies: 107
Views: 5133280

13,000-year-old Brewery Found

by Phoenix
Wed Nov 01, 2017 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting Brewing Articles
Replies: 107
Views: 5133280

How Martin Luther Changed Our Beer

The protest that Luther launched 500 years ago revamped not only how Europe worshiped but also how it drank. He and his followers promoted hops in beer as an act of rebellion against the Catholic Church. http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/10/31/561117731/the-other-reformation-how-martin-luther...
by Phoenix
Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stainless steel hop/spice filter
Replies: 1
Views: 5969

Stainless steel hop/spice filter

In my all-electric brewery, I had trouble with the hop bags getting caught in the heating element. I also filter when I transfer to the kettle to keep the "lumps" out of my wort (while carefully avoiding hot-side aeration), and again when transferring to the fermenter to keep out the trub ...
by Phoenix
Sun Jun 26, 2016 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Microscopic Views of Beers from Around the World
Replies: 0
Views: 5759

Microscopic Views of Beers from Around the World

and now for something completely different...

Microscopic Views of Beers from Around the World
https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/beershots/index.html
by Phoenix
Thu Sep 10, 2015 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Diacetyl problem/questions
Replies: 3
Views: 9478

Re: Diacetyl problem/questions

Let's look at the yeast. Danstar Munich yeast should be rehydrated carefully in plain water at 86 to 95 degrees, and temperature lowered to pitching temperature. Temperature shock, at greater than 10°C, may cause formation of petite mutants leading to long-term or incomplete fermentation and possibl...
by Phoenix
Tue Jun 23, 2015 11:11 am
Forum: Swapmeet
Topic: New 2.5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg w/ Rubber Handles $75
Replies: 1
Views: 6761

New 2.5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg w/ Rubber Handles $75

New 2.5 Gallon Ball Lock Keg w/ Rubber Handles $75

This is an outstanding value and a great temptation for those of us who always wanted one but could not justify the price. It is on sale from $119.

http://www.homebrewing.org/AiH-New-Doub ... _5101.html
by Phoenix
Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ben & Jerry's caramel brownie beer
Replies: 1
Views: 7571

Ben & Jerry's caramel brownie beer

New Belgium Brewery and the folks at Ben & Jerry's are teaming up on a beer inspired by ice cream -- salted caramel brownie beer

http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/16/living/fe ... index.html