Posts by Adam Leman

Variety may be the spice of life, but sugars are certainly the fuel. This is especially true for microorganisms. Most microorganisms rely on pentose and hexose sugars to generate energy and promote their own growth. For some of these microorganisms, any sugar that is locked away in a starch or dextrin molecule is off limits,…

Unintended beer contamination, whether by bacteria or fungi, is a pervasive problem for the brewing industry. Infected beer can result in many undesirable outcomes, from slow to attenuate brews to unsellable beer (due to unsatisfactory sensory qualities), and more. The rich nutrient conditions of wort and fermenting beer are prime growth conditions for a wide…