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Contamination Identification Techniques Using Media in Brewing In the world of brewing, the risk of contamination is always present, therefore identifying organisms is paramount. There are a few different medias…

 A History of Monastic Brewing The history of brewing in monasteries can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when monks brewed beer to support themselves and their communities. They…

Cold IPA: A Brief History and Description The Cold India Pale Ale (Cold IPA or CIPA) is a style of beer that was developed by Kevin Davey from Wayfinder Beer…

Augustiner: The Original Gangster History of Augustiner Augustiner is an incredibly useful yeast strain for brewing traditional German lagers and it’s rich Bavarian history is connected to the art of…

Chico Ale This yeast strain, sold as A-56, is one of our most popular here at BSI! It is a jack of all trades, capable of use in many different…

Hazed but Confused? Ask BSI The appearance of a beer, among other characteristics, is standard when defining a beer’s style. Combined with aroma, flavor, and mouthfeel, these factors form the…

Shamrock Brewery-BSI ESB Collab Brew: As brew day approached, BSI cultivated a Dry English Ale 4 (BSI-7) yeast for our collaboration brew at Shamrock Brewing in Pueblo, Colorado. The yeast…