Using a Hemocytometer
The Hemocytometer is a tool for estimating the concentration of cells in a sample. It has a chamber of 0.1mm deep and a grid of precisely measured squares (See Figure). Because we know the depth of the chamber, counting the…
Microbial Quality Control in the Brewery
WHAT IS MICROBIAL QUALITY CONTROL (MQC)? Quality Control refers to how we monitor a process AND react to any problems identified in order to control quality. Microbiological Quality Control (MQC) in a brewery refers to testing for beer spoiling microbes…
Yeast Management
YEAST MANAGEMENT IN THE BREWERY Proper yeast management is key to consistent beer. Optimal pitch rates of healthy, uncontaminated yeast protect your brew from beer spoilers and ensure beers remain consistent and free of off flavors. Read this short, simple…