The Brü Lab

Jake Kirkendall, Scientist II at Kalsec Inc., returns to the lab to discuss a novel new hop product called Lupolock, encapsulated hop oils that allow for the use smaller dry hop charges. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | READ MORE | Lupolock Ecapsulated Hop Oils The Lupulock Advantage, Crafted by Kalsec

Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks discusses innovative hop techniques like the gas hopper for beer. Topics include hop aroma preservation, equilibrium method for hop infusion, off-gassing in kegs, IPA brewing techniques, and flavor dynamics of hops.

Drs. Philip Wietstock & Brian Gibson discuss the Gas Hopper - a CO2-based method to infuse hop aroma into beer without dry hopping. They compare brewing techniques between Germany and the US, explore hop extract usage, and highlight the versatility of the Gas Hopper in modifying beer flavors. The podcast also covers the efficiency and sustainability of using CO2 in brewing, the optimization of aroma transfer with the Gas Hopper, and the potential applications beyond hops in beverages.

Jordan Folks, Brülosophy contributor, joins to discuss hop water production. Topics include brewing with new products, strategies for transferring dry-hopped beers, making hop water, different hop addition methods, preparation and evaluation, and cold steep dry hopping. Exploring the complexity and benefits of hop water as a non-alcoholic option.

Shaelyn Maloney and Jeff Dailey from John I. Haas talk about the innovative water-based hop extract HopKick, its clear and soluble nature, benefits over CO2 extracts, sustainability advantages, and versatile applications in various beverages like seltzers, energy drinks, and CBD-based beverages. They discuss the development process, flavor enhancements, and the concept of 'hop kick' in creating natural and rounded flavor profiles with fewer steps.

Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on brewing brewing with thiolized yeast. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.

Dr. Laura Burns, Research & Development Director at Omega Yeast, returns to the lab with New Realm Brewing's Mitch Steele to discuss their experience developing and using thiolized yeasts to accentuate hops in beer. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | READ MORE | The New Brewer IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale by Mitch Steele

Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on brewing on brewing with adjuncts. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.

PhD candidate Bernardo Pontes Guimaraes and Dr. Scott Lafontaine from University of Arkansas discuss brewing beer with rice malt. Topics include optimizing hop growth, using rice malt in brewing, exploring gluten-free beer options, benefits of pigmented rice, and adapting to climate change in the brewing industry.

Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on brewing gluten-reduced beers, and they also sample a few different commercial examples. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.