Welcome to The Brü Lab where Brülosophy's Cade Jobe takes you into the lab with brewing scientists to discuss research they've completed on our favorite beverage!
The Brü Lab podcast is a fantastic resource for home brewers who are eager to learn and apply brewing science to their craft. As a new brewer myself, I appreciate the level of detail and analysis that this podcast provides. The hosts present findings based on hard work done by serious individuals, and it's exciting to be able to utilize this information to improve and fine tune my brewing skills. Despite being relatively new to the world of brewing, I find that the content is delivered in a way that is accessible and relatable, thanks to Cade's excellent moderation.
One of the best aspects of The Brü Lab podcast is its focus on cutting-edge brewing science. From discussions on barley agronomy and sensory testing to hops research, this podcast truly covers all aspects of brewing sciences. It goes beyond just sharing results, as the hosts also provide detailed analyses and explanations behind the research. This allows listeners like myself to not only gain knowledge but also understand the reasoning behind certain practices or techniques.
Another commendable aspect of this podcast is its connection to the Brülosophy family. As a fan of their previous work, particularly their testing and sharing of results, I was excited to hear about The Brü Lab. The team has put in a tremendous amount of effort into producing high-quality content, which is evident in the first episode alone. Their dedication shines through, making this podcast well worth listening to.
While it may be too early to identify any significant drawbacks or worst aspects of The Brü Lab podcast, it will be interesting to see if the technicality or depth of certain topics may prove challenging for some listeners. However, based on my initial experience with this show, I believe that the hosts have struck an excellent balance between delivering complex information and making it accessible for audiences with varying levels of brewing expertise.
In conclusion, The Brü Lab podcast comes highly recommended for any home brewer seeking insights into current brewing science. It offers a wealth of knowledge and research findings that can be applied to improve brewing techniques. The dedication and hard work of the hosts are evident in the quality of each episode, making it a valuable resource for both hobbyists and professionals alike. I am eagerly anticipating future episodes and look forward to further expanding my understanding of brewing science through The Brü Lab.
The Brü Lab is officially closing and for the final episode, Cade is joined by John Bryce from the MBAA, Vinnie Cilurzo from Russian River Brewing, and Brülosophy's Jordan Folks to discuss the importance of brewing science. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
As The Brü Lab comes to a close, contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade to chat about all they've learned from the show over the years. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on the meaning of beer. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Author and co-creator of the popular Craft Beer Channel on YouTube, Jonny Garrett joins Cade in the lab this week to discuss his upcoming book, The Meaning Of Beer, in which he goes over the myriad ways that beer has shaped the world as it is today. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in the last episode and applying it to brewing Belgian-style beers. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Belgian beer expert and author, Breandán Kearney, joins Cade in the lab to discuss the lesser-known side of Belgian beer, which he writes about in his latest book, Hidden Beers Of Belgium. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on creatives uses of enzymes in brewing. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Simon Carlsen & Alexander Merz from Novonesis join Cade in the lab to discuss myriad creative uses for exogenous enzymes in brewing to improve beer and accomplish goals that were previously thought out of reach. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | READ MORE | Novonesis website
Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in the last episode on brewing beer with cannabis. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Ryan Bremser, Beverage Production Manager at Veteran's Holdings, Inc., joins Cade in the lab to discuss the work he has done on brewing beers with cannabis. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on coaxing unique flavors out of malt. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Dr. Cécile Chenot, Post-doctoral Scholar at Oregon State University, returns to the lab to discuss the presence of thiols in malt and the work she's done looking into getting those thiols into beer. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | READ MORE | Evidence of Enzymatic and Chemical Interconversions of Barley Malt 3-Sulfanylhexanol Conjugates during Mashing Unusual Profile of Thiol Precursors in Special Malts: First Evidence of Chemical Glutathione-/γGluCys- and CysGly-/Cys- Conversions
Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in the last episode on yeast breeding as well as go over some of their favorite yeast strains. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Richard Preiss from Escarpment Labs returns to the lab to discuss traditional methods for breeding yeast and the pivotal role it plays in developing new yeast strains. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | READ MORE | Techniques To Develop Innovative New Yeasts What's in a Strain? How Escarpment Labs Makes New Strains Developing New Yeasts for IPA Production via Targeted Yeast Breeding and Adaptive Laboratory Evolution
Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on hop creep and how it can be applied to the homebrewing scale. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Nor'wester Endowed Professor at Oregon State University, Dr. Tom Shellhammer, returns to the lab to chat with Cade about about hop creep and what recent research has revealed about this phenomenon. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
The Brü Lab host Cade Jobe defends his Master's thesis on the impact terroir and harvest maturity have on hop creep. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode where Ashton "Mr. Wizard" Lewis discussed his experience over the last 30 years in the brewing industry. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
The Brew Your Own Magazine columnist known as Mr. Wizard, Ashton Lewis, joins Cade in the lab to discuss the changes he's witnessed and the things he's learned during his 30 years in the brewing industry. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about various exBEERiments on dry hopping and how those findings can be applied to help reduce overall dry hopping rates. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Jake Kirkendall, Scientist II at Kalsec Inc., returns to the lab to discuss a novel new hop product called Lupolock, encapsulated hop oils that allow for the use smaller dry hop charges. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | READ MORE | Lupolock Ecapsulated Hop Oils The Lupulock Advantage, Crafted by Kalsec
Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on the gas hopper, an innovative technique for getting hop character in beer without the hassle of a dry hop. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Drs. Philip Wietstock & Brian Gibson from Technische Universität Berlin join Cade in the lab to discuss an innovative way to get hoppy aroma into beer without the mess of dry hopping. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | READ MORE | The Gas Hopper: An Innovative and Sustainable Approach to Transfer Hop Volatiles to Beer
Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on aqueous hop extracts, focusing primarily on the production of hop water. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Read More | Hop Water: Capturing the Essence
This week, Cade is joined in the lab by Shaelyn Maloney and Jeff Dailey from John I. Haas to discuss aqueous hop extracts, focusing primarily on a new Haas product called HopKick. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Read More | HopKick on Haas website
Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on brewing brewing with thiolized yeast. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Dr. Laura Burns, Research & Development Director at Omega Yeast, returns to the lab with New Realm Brewing's Mitch Steele to discuss their experience developing and using thiolized yeasts to accentuate hops in beer. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | READ MORE | The New Brewer IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale by Mitch Steele
Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on brewing on brewing with adjuncts. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Bernardo Pontes Guimaraes, PhD candidate at University of Arkansas, and Dr. Scott Lafontaine, Associate Professor at University of Arkansas, join Cade in the lab this week to discuss their work on brewing beer with rice malt. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | READ MORE | Investigating the Malting Suitability and Brewing Quality of Different Rice Cultivars
Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on brewing gluten-reduced beers, and they also sample a few different commercial examples. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Dr. Nazarena Cela, Research Fellow at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Bisaccia, Italy, joins Cade in the lab this week to discuss the work she's done on brewing gluten-reduced beers with sorghum and quinoa, as well as the impact protein rests have when using these grains. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | READ MORE | Gluten reduction in beer: Effect of sorghum:quinoa ratio and protein rest time on brewing parameters and consumer acceptability A Comprehensive Comparison of Gluten-Free Brewing Techniques: Differences in Gluten Reduction Ability, Analytical Attributes, and Hedonic Perception Connect with Dr. Cela on LinkedIn
Inspired by last week's episode focused on brewing with smoke tainted hops, Jordan joins Cade in the lab to discuss their thoughts on using various "tainted" ingredients to make beer. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
This week, Cade is joined by Colorado State University Master's student, Brandon Sandoval, to discuss the work he's done on smoke taint in hops, namely how different source materials might impact hop quality. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on improving beer stability by tracking FAN, focusing specifically on low dissolved oxygen (LODO) methods. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Kira Feuss, analytical chemist at New Belgium Brewing Company, and Stacey Williams, QA Principal Scientist at New Belgium Brewing Company, join Cade in the lab this week to discuss their work on the impact FAN has on beer flavor stability. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | READ MORE | Kara Feuss MBAA Presentation
Contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on attenuation. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
This week, Dr. Laura Burns from Omega Yeast returns to the lab to chat with Cade about all things attenuation. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Read More | Know Your Yeast: Attenuation
Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on climate change and its impact on hops. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Ryan Christian, VP of Research at Yakima Chief Ranches, and Jeff Dailey, Sensory Program Manager at John I Haas, join Cade in the lab this week to discuss their work on the impact climate change is having on hops. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on obtaining a brewing education. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Andrew Burns, Brewing and Beer Steward Instructor at Dakota County Technical College, joins Cade in the lab to discuss myriad options for getting a brewing education, from certificate programs and 4-year degrees to learning on the job, and they also chat about getting that first job in the industry. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Read More | Dakota County Technical College Brewing & Beer Steward Program
Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode and how it applies to their own approaches to managing yeast. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Dr. Riddhiman Garge, post-doctoral researcher at the University of Washington in the Department of Genome Sciences, joins Cade in the lab this week to discuss his work on how brewer's yeast responds to the evolutionary pressures of fermentation and serial re-pitching. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Read More | Systematic Profiling of Ale Yeast Protein Dynamics across Fermentation and Repitching Proteomic profiling of Hefeweizen ale yeast across fermentation and repitching
Contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on sustainable brewing practices. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Dr. Harmonie Bettenhausen, Director of the Hartwick College Center for Craft Food & Beverage, and Dr. Campbell Morrissy, Director of Brewing Operations at pFriem Family Brewers, join Cade in the lab to discuss their work on the impact climate change is having on barley. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode and how it applies to hitting their target bitterness in beer. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Mariana Barreto Carvalhal Pinto, Ph.D. Candidate at Brazil's Universidade Estadual de Campinas, joins Cade in the lab to discuss the work she's done what happens to hop bitter acids during the boil. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Read More | Addition of Hop (Humulus Lupulus L.) Bitter Acids Yields Modification of Malt Protein Aggregate Profiles during Wort Boiling
Jordan is back in the lab with Cade to chat about the information on free amino nitrogen (FAN) discussed in last week's episode. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Dr. Glen Fox, Anheuser-Busch Endowed Professor of Malting and Brewing Sciences at UC Davis, joins Cade in the lab to discuss free amino nitrogen (FAN) and the impact its presence has on beer. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode with John Palmer on beer maturation. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Joining Cade in the lab this week is author of How To Brew and co-host of the Brew Strong podcast, John Palmer, to discuss his work on beer maturation. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
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