

Episode 137 | Applying The Science: Free Amino Nitrogen (FAN)
5 snips Dec 13, 2023
Topics discussed in this podcast include the growing popularity of hard seltzer water, the importance of free amino nitrogen (FAN) in fermentation, calculating IBU contributions when using incognito in brewing, the addition of dip hop to the fermenter and its potential contribution to beer bitterness, the sources of FAN in brewing, the importance of yeast nutrient and oxygenation, techniques for minimizing oxygen exposure during brewing, and methods to mitigate oxidation and preserve beer freshness.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Calculating IBU Contributions for Using Incognito in Brewing
04:54 • 4min
Adding Dip Hop and Introducing Free Amino Nitrogen
08:29 • 3min
Free Amino Nitrogen (FAN) and its Relevance in Brewing
11:50 • 22min
The Importance of Yeast Nutrient and Oxygenation
33:43 • 3min
Mitigating Oxygen Introduction and Low-Dough Brewing
36:40 • 8min
Mitigating Oxygen Exposure in Beer Brewing
44:45 • 20min
Methods to Mitigate Oxidation and Preserve Beer Freshness
01:05:03 • 4min