Ologies with Alie Ward Zymology (BEER) Encore with Quinton Sturgeon
Jul 21, 2022
Join John Quentin Sturgeon, QAQC manager at Rogue Brewery with a rich background in food science, as he dives into the frothy world of beer. He reveals the crucial role yeast plays in fermentation and shares evoking stories from the brewery. Expect tales of family pride, charitable brewing efforts, and quirky tips for aspiring home brewers. Discover the humorous side of beer history and even the complexities surrounding a peculiar Guinness diet experiment, making the science of brewing both accessible and entertaining!
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Beer Shower
- Alie showered in Coors Light beer as a child, hoping it would make her hair shiny.
- It didn't work, and she confesses to not loving beer, despite respecting its craft.
Yeast Discovery
- Yeast are single-celled fungi, essential for brewing and baking.
- Their importance wasn't recognized until Louis Pasteur's work in the late 1800s.
Fermentation Basics
- Fermenting involves converting sugar/starch into ethanol and CO2 using yeast.
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a preferred yeast due to its consistency and less temperamental nature.