This DIY anaerobic incubation system can replace expensive, commercially available anaerobic containers and oxygen indicator packs. Our simple indicator solution gives you confidence you've created an environment that allows anaerobic bacteria to thrive...
A brief overview of the classifications of microbiological media used in brewing quality control to test for common beer spoilers and yeast.
To Plate, or PCR, That is the Question Microbiological control is a critical component of a brewery’s quality program. From yeast management, to mitigating contamination, brewers invest time, energy, and...
Introducing the new director of QC2: Peter Woodruff! USM and QC2 are thrilled to announce that Peter Woodruff has been named the new Director of QC2! Pete is a biochemist and faculty member...
There are a few silver linings with this pandemic, and one of those is that when we have events virtually we can visit labs near and far! For the second...
Do you love brewery labs as much as I do? Since you’re reading this blog, you might be like me, when you go on a brewery tour your favorite part...
It’s a familiar story: you’re eager to cold crash your beer (on to the next one!), your gravity readings have been approaching your expected final gravity, and then… nothing. Which,...
Introduction Some breweries start developing a QA/QC program before they've even opened their brewery, others wait until they’re more established to start thinking about building a QA/QC program. Regardless of...
Wort stability testing is a simple QC test that is perfect for both professional and home brewers! It allows you to determine if your wort is contaminated with undesirable microbes.
My overall goal for this blog is to make the science behind many of the tests we do accessible to everyone. I’m creating this blog to help you better understand...