Precision Fermentation Blog

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latest Precision Fermentation news.

O2 or Not to O2 – That is the Question

By Precision Fermentation | March 28, 2024

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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Brewers Lectures

Precision Fermentation at Brewers Lectures LIVE 2020 (Virtual Event)

By Precision Fermentation | September 16, 2020

Coming up: September 22-25, 2020, Brewers Lectures LIVE 2020! Precision Fermentation is excited to be part of this informative brewing education event, presented by Brewers Journal Canada. Precision Fermentation science technician Dave…

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Announcement

Press Release: Precision Fermentation Announces BrewMonitor System 2.0

By Precision Fermentation | August 4, 2020

Precision Fermentation has announced a major upgrade to its flagship Internet of Things (IoT)-driven fermentation monitoring solution, the BrewMonitor System. This release adds significant new functionality for craft brewing companies…

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Craft Beer Professionals

Upcoming Live Webinar – Precision Fermentation on Craft Beer Professionals “AMA”

By Precision Fermentation | July 28, 2020

Day: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 Time: 11am Eastern Time Location: Craft Beer Professionals Facebook Group Cost/Requirements: Free – to request group membership, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftbeerprofessionals/1634796029991977/ The fermentation management process that brewers use today…

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News

Press Release: Precision Fermentation Names Joe Procopio Chief Operating Officer

By Precision Fermentation | July 8, 2020

Today, Precision Fermentation announced the appointment of Joe Procopio as Chief Operating Officer. He was most recently Chief Product Officer for on-demand vehicle care and maintenance company, Spiffy, where his…

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Master Brewers Webinar

Available On Demand: Precision Fermentation’s Master Brewers Webinar

By Precision Fermentation | May 22, 2020

**UPDATE – This webinar is available on-demand – MBAA members only. Watch now » ** Save the date! We’re excited to announce that Precision Fermentation will be presenting a special…

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Yeast Harvesting Tips and Tricks

Yeast Harvesting: Best (& Worst) Practices and How to Know When It’s Time to Pitch Fresh Yeast

By Tara Nurin | May 6, 2020

Brewers commonly repitch yeast to ferment batch after batch to save money and coax out the complex flavors and higher flocculation rates that Saccharomyces yeast can develop over multiple generations,…

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Maximize Brewery Potential

5 Ways to Maximize Your Brewery’s Potential During Coronavirus

By Tara Nurin | April 7, 2020

Now that most states are mandating social distancing measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, it can be extremely difficult to know how to adjust production schedules to match…

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Online Beer Brewing Education

Beer Brewing Education Video: Yeast Vitality and Fermentation Reproducibility

By Precision Fermentation | April 1, 2020

With social distancing and sheltering in place comes extra time to catch up on beer brewing education. So, in this spirit, we offer last fall’s informative presentation by Precision Fermentation’s…

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COVID-19 Coronavirus

Brewers Association COVID-19 SBA Loan Q&A and SBA Loan Assistance Application Link

By Precision Fermentation | March 30, 2020

The Brewers Association has published an excellent resource to help breweries navigate how the new CARES Act can help businesses through loans and subsidies. Here is the introduction, excerpted: Congress…

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Fermentatio Monitor

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Safety and Well-Being

By Precision Fermentation | March 25, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact our industry. Like you, we are watching the pandemic situation closely, and we are taking every proactive step necessary for Precision Fermentation to continue operating…

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