Sometimes it's fun to see how we can make beer better not only for the brewer but also the consumer. This month we're dreaming up ways to share knowledge with the community while enjoying the fruits of our exploration.
The Top Crop Crew
:: READ
R&D
Consumer Perception: Flavors From Thiolized Yeast
Studying how Thiolized yeast impacts beer and consumer preference, Omega Yeast's Laura Burns partnered up with DraughtLab's Lindsay Barr to capture and interpret data on perception of tropical flavors, how pleasant consumers find them, and how flavor perception is changed after dry hopping. There seems to be some positive impact on shelf life, too.// Read more
:: READ
BREWER'S ED
Diacetyl, Hop Creep and ALDC
Brush up on the main concepts and concerns related to Diacetyl to jump into info on how to control Diacetyl with ALDC. ALDC-expressing yeast can be an especially convenient and effective solution. Learn how, when and why. // Read more
:: MAKE
RECIPE
Strawberry Hibiscus Seltzer
How about a refreshing fruited seltzer to keep you cool when it's hot this summer. Sweet strawberries add fresh and bright flavor; hibiscus makes it pink with a bit of tannic dryness. // View Recipe
:: WHAT'S BREWING
Drinking alcohol after learning something can help you remember it...sort of.
It's possible beer, including N/A beer, can help diversify the gut microbiome, which is good for gut health.
