Barking Up the Yeast Tree
A Flame-Side Chat with Prof Matt Bochman about sours, wild yeasts, adoption and commercialisation.
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Yeast Domestication 2.0
Repeated growth and selection of genetically diverse populations re-domesticates brew yeast Growth, selection, growth and more selection. This virtuous cycle of trait-guided promotion of elite plants, animals or microbes underpins the domesticated landscape that surrounds us all. We all know that when it comes to brewing yeasts, repeated use and selection of best isolates, have …
Let’s do Some Microbiology Work: 101 Style
In previous articles, I argued about the isolation and use of wild yeasts. Based on the responses received from all corners of the internet (and the world) and the commentary received on my yeast isolation experiment, I thought I’d revisit this topic from a more technical perspective. In all fairness, the use of wild yeasts …