Microbiology Archives - Brewers Association https://www.brewersassociation.org/resource-hub/microbiology/ For Small and Independent Craft Brewers Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:24:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Foundations of Pasteurization for Regular and Non-Alcohol Beers https://www.brewersassociation.org/seminars/foundations-of-pasteurization-for-regular-and-non-alcohol-beers/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?post_type=seminar&p=169333 This seminar addresses concerns about bacterial survival in low- or non-alcohol and low-hopped beers during pasteurization. Learn about the basics of microbial death through heating and the impact of pasteurization on beers, including those with reduced alcohol and hops.

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]]> CBC 2024 Quality & Sensory Seminars https://www.brewersassociation.org/playlist/cbc-2024-quality-sensory-seminars/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:21:27 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=168433 Quality management is critical for continued success in the ever-crowded craft beverage industry. Seminars in this track help you build your own sensory and quality programs and maintain quality products in the taproom.

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]]> The Quality Glow Up: Keeping Receipts and Making Consistently Great Beer https://www.brewersassociation.org/seminars/the-quality-glow-up-keeping-receipts-and-making-consistently-great-beer/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?post_type=seminar&p=168430 Learn to establish a quality program and lab for your brewery. Discover how to start, budget, and prioritize quality control points using existing space and equipment. Explore lab testing, cell counting, data interpretation, and troubleshooting bad quality. Leave with an elementary program plan to enhance processes and beer quality immediately.

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]]> Is PCR Enough? Applying Combination Methods for Comprehensive and Cost Effective Quality Control https://www.brewersassociation.org/seminars/is-pcr-enough-applying-combination-methods-for-comprehensive-and-cost-effective-quality-control/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?post_type=seminar&p=168151 Not all PCR platforms are equal, and there's a risk of overlooking contaminants not targeted by traditional primers. In this seminar, John Giarratano and Nicole Balistreri discuss PCR pitfalls and alternatives like plating to enhance detection accuracy.

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]]> Beyond Cell Counts: Off-Flavor Sensory for Aspiring Yeast Whisperers https://www.brewersassociation.org/seminars/beyond-cell-counts-off-flavor-sensory-for-aspiring-yeast-whisperers/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?post_type=seminar&p=168148 This seminar emphasizes the importance of understanding yeast health beyond traditional metrics. It explores leveraging sensory data to assess yeast well-being, identifying off-flavors associated with fermentation issues, their causes, and how to optimize recipe design for yeast health.

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