In 1909, the head scientist of Carlsberg Research Laboratory, S.P.L. Sørensen introduced the pH scale as an easy way to conceptualize acidity of aqueous solutions. His research, funded privately by Carlsberg Brewery, was part of the efforts to understand the biochemical processes of brewing and fermentation.
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Master Brewers Podcast: “Cold IPA,” Featuring Fermentation Data from BrewMonitor
In Master Brewers Podcast Episode 225, “Cold IPA,” Kevin Davey from Wayfinder Beer, John Harris from Ecliptic Brewing, and Andy Morrison from Precision Fermentation discuss this new beer style. Host John Bryce interviews the creators to detail “what it means, where it came from, and how it’s made.” Also, the BrewMonitor System was used to track the Ecliptic/Wayfinder collaboration’s fermentation, so Andy steps through some of the unique aspects of the fermentation’s performance.
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BrewMonitor Featured in Food Engineering Magazine
Food Engineering Magazine has published an in-depth feature about BrewMonitor, “Getting Consistent Results from Fermentation.” The article is a Q&A with Precision Fermentation’s Dave Frizzell (Senior Product Development Specialist) and Andy Morrison (Sales Engineer) – an informative discussion about how comprehensive, real-time data helps successful fermentation performance management, operational efficiency, and product consistency, plus some great background about our product and company.
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BrewMonitor: A Look at Fermentation Data Curves – Conductivity Examples
BrewMonitor provides complete visibility into the events that transpired and techniques that were employed during a fermentation. This series of articles will explore examples of data curves from specific parameters, as they were recorded from the fermentation of various styles in different scenarios. In this installment we step through some examples of typical conductivity curves.
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BrewIQ Case Study: Terrapin Beer Company
Athens, Georgia-based Terrapin Beer Company is a legendary Southeastern US craft beer organization that focuses on both the creation of great craft beer and its positive impact on the world. With the company’s acquisition by Molson Coors’ Tenth and Blake division in 2016, and production levels at approximately 100,000 barrels per year, Terrapin’s mandate has been elevated higher than the average regional craft beer producer. Read this new case study to learn how this large craft beer institution leverages real-time fermentation monitoring for proactive QA management and efficiency gains across brewery operations.
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Press Release: Precision Fermentation Advances the Automation of Brewery Production Insights with BrewMonitor System 2.5
Precision Fermentation today announced an update to the BrewMonitor System, version 2.5. This release includes an array of new views and instant analytics that streamline time-consuming, manual quality checks and calculations – reducing the effort required to achieve product goals and on-target batch-to-batch consistency.
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Upcoming Craft Beer Professionals Webinar: “BrewMonitor Preview Session”
Precision Fermentation will be featured in the Craft Beer Professionals Facebook Group’s webinar series, Tuesday, August 31st at 11am ET. Join us as we present a preview of some exciting new BrewMonitor System enhancements.
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Hop Creep: Causes, Effects and Prevention
Hop creep refers to the overattenuation of dry-hopped beer. One might otherwise describe it as a sneaky, unwanted secondary fermentation that can lower gravity, provoke a diacetyl spike, and create excess alcohol and CO2. This article explores hop creep in depth: causes, effects and things you can do to prevent it.
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BrewMonitor: A Look at Fermentation Data Curves – pH Examples
BrewMonitor provides complete visibility into the events that transpired and techniques that were employed during a fermentation. This series of articles will explore examples of data curves from specific parameters, as they were recorded from the fermentation of various styles in different scenarios. In this installment we step through some examples of typical pH curves.
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Precision Fermentation Presents a Master Brewers Webinar: “Cold IPA, Defined.”
Save the date! Precision Fermentation will be presenting a special webinar on July 20, 2021, hosted by the Master Brewers Association of the Americas – ”Cold IPA, Defined: A Deep Dive with the Creators.” John Harris from Ecliptic and Kevin Harris from Wayfinder will discuss how their collaboration beer was intended and the methods used to create it. BrewMonitor was used to track this fermentation, offering a unique opportunity to view and discuss the process in detail. Register now!
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Download the Free eBook, “Leveraging Data-Driven Fermentation Performance Management”
Download “Leveraging Data-Driven Fermentation Performance Management: Day-by-Day Performance Considerations Revealed By Real-Time Fermentation Tank Monitoring.” This free eBook explores, in detail, how fermentation performance data analysis helps elevate product and business outcomes in a modern brewery, whether brewpub, microbrewery or regional craft brewer.
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