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The Brü Lab

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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!
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Episodes

Episode 154 | Gluten-Reduced Brewing: Sorghum, Quinoa, & Protein Rests w/ Dr. Nazarena Cela

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 | Glute...

Apr 24, 20241 hr 10 min

Episode 153 | Applying The Science: Brewing With Tainted Ingredients

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.

Apr 17, 20241 hr 17 min

Episode 152 | Smoke Taint In Hops w/ Brandon Sandoval

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.

Apr 10, 20241 hr 1 min

Episode 151 | Applying The Science: Tracking FAN To Improve Beer Stability

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.

Apr 03, 20241 hr 16 min

Episode 150 | Tracking FAN To Improve Beer Flavor Stability w/ Kira Feuss & Stacey Williams

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...

Mar 27, 20241 hr 13 min

Episode 149 | Applying The Science: Attenuation

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.

Mar 20, 20241 hr 15 min

Episode 148 | Attenuation w/ Dr. Laura Burns

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

Mar 06, 20241 hr 11 min

Episode 147 | Applying The Science: Climate Change and Hops

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.

Feb 28, 20241 hr 16 min

Episode 146 | Climate Change and Hops w/ Ryan Christian & Jeff Dailey

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.

Feb 21, 20241 hr 12 min

Episode 145 | Applying The Science: Getting A (Home)Brewing Education

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.

Feb 14, 20241 hr 6 min

Episode 144 | Getting An Education In Brewing & Beer w/ Andrew Burns

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. |...

Feb 07, 20241 hr 16 min

Episode 143 | Applying The Science: Yeast Management

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.

Jan 31, 20241 hr 18 min

Episode 142 | Changes In Yeast Proteins During Fermentation w/ Dr. Riddhiman Garge

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 Profilin...

Jan 24, 20241 hr 24 min

Episode 141 | Applying The Science: Chasing Sustainability

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.

Jan 17, 20241 hr 12 min

Episode 140 | Climate Change and Barley w/ Dr. Harmonie Bettenhausen & Dr. Campbell Morrissy

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....

Jan 10, 20241 hr 12 min

Episode 139 | Applying The Science: Hitting Target Bitterness

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.

Jan 03, 20241 hr 14 min

Episode 138 | What Happens To Hop Acids During The Boil w/ Mariana Barreto Carvalhal Pinto

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 Agg...

Dec 20, 20231 hr 1 min

Episode 137 | Applying The Science: Free Amino Nitrogen (FAN)

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.

Dec 13, 20231 hr 7 min

Episode 136 | Free Amino Nitrogen (FAN) w/ Dr. Glen Fox

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.

Dec 06, 20231 hr 7 min

Episode 135 | Applying The Science: Beer Maturation

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.

Nov 29, 20231 hr 24 min

Episode 134 | Beer Maturation w/ John Palmer

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.

Nov 22, 20231 hr 14 min

Episode 133 | Applying The Science: GMO Hops

Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on GMO 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.

Nov 15, 20231 hr

Episode 132 | Using Gene Editing To Advance Hop Research w/ Dr. Chris Willig

Dr. Chris Willig, post-doctoral researcher at Oregon State University, joins Cade in the lab to discuss his work on how advances in gene editing technology might improve commercial hop breeding efforts. 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.

Nov 08, 20231 hr 23 min

Episode 131 | Applying The Science: Growing & Processing Hops At Home

This week, Jordan joins Cade in the lab to discuss how the information from last week's episode on hop kilining temperature can be applied to growing and processing hops at home. 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.

Nov 01, 20231 hr 16 min

Episode 130 | Impact Kilning Temperature Has On Hop Quality w/ Dr. Lindsey Rubottom

Dr. Lindsey Rubottom, Head of Quality Assurance at Hop Valley Brewing Company, joins Cade in the lab to chat about her work on the impact kilning temperature has on 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. | Read More | Evaluating the Impact of High and Low Kilning Temperatures on Popular American Aroma Hops...

Oct 25, 20231 hr 21 min

Episode 129 | Applying The Science: Maximizing Refreshing Character In Beer

Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on improving the refreshing quality 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.

Oct 18, 20231 hr 8 min

Episode 128 | How Alcohol Level Influences Refreshing Perception And Flavor

This week, Dr. Xiaofen Du, Associate Professor at Texas Woman's University, joins Cade in the lab to discuss her work on the impact alcohol level has on the perceived refreshing character 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.

Oct 11, 20231 hr 9 min

Episode 127 | Applying The Science: Encouraging Or Avoiding Haze In Beer

Jordan joins Cade in the lab to discuss the information covered in last weeks episode on the HZY-1 gene, and they also go over the techniqes they use to encourage haze as well as avoid it. 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.

Oct 04, 20231 hr 13 min

Episode 126 | Discovering the HZY-1 Gene w/ Dr. Laura Burns

Dr. Laura Burns from Omega Yeast is back in the lab this week to talk with Cade about how she and her team discovered the specific gene responsible for producing haze in beer as well as the how this information will be used to help brewers. 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....

Sep 27, 20231 hr 6 min

Episode 125 | Applying The Science: Malt Certificate Of Analysis

Cade and Jordan are back in the lab to discuss the information from last week's episode on malt certificates of analysis (COA). 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.

Sep 20, 20231 hr 9 min
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