Jaron’s initial goal was to use BrewIQ data to decrease his overall tank time for Low Fence; however, he discovered that the improvements made in overall flavor and sensory experience actually justified an INCREASED tank time
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See you at Craft Beer Professionals Fall 2021 Virtual Conference
Precision Fermentation is proud to participate the upcoming Fall 2021 Virtual Conference. Andy Morrison will present “Real-Time Fermentation Monitoring: Stores from the Cellar” on Tuesday, October 19 at Noon Eastern. Free on YouTube and Facebook.
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Water Chemistry: What Every Commercial Brewer Needs to Know
One water supplier can draw from many sources, from wells to rivers to springs, and every fount may vary in its chemical composition. Even a single source can fluctuate when it rains or snows. So imagine the variety between geographic locations. This article explores how water chemistry affects commercial brewing.
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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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