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+ | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/posts/6294804440547717/ Dr. Bryan Heit finds research that supports the root system of plants (rhizosphere) as being the natural habitat of ''Brettanomyces'', and links to his experiments to isolate ''Brettanomyces'' from the root system of plants.] || Dr. Bryan Heit || 11/02/2022 | ||
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+ | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/posts/6030502643644566/ A project involving many breweries and labs in Brazil to ferment mixed fermentation beer with microorganisms grown from Manipueira, the liquid that comes out of manioc at the time of pressing that is made to produce the manioc flour.] || Diego Simão Rzatki || 08/06/2022 | ||
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+ | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/posts/5243545552340283/ Discussing urea contained in some yeast nutrient products and in sour beer, and its break down to ethyl carbamate, a known carcinogen.] || Dan Pixley/Mark Price || 12/03/2021 | ||
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| [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/4164855976875918/ Q&A on how to hybridize yeast without genetic engineering.] || Richard Preiss || 12/21/2020 | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/4164855976875918/ Q&A on how to hybridize yeast without genetic engineering.] || Richard Preiss || 12/21/2020 | ||
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| [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/3298177256877132/ Detailed process for isolating multiple strains of yeast from a mixed culture with the goal of characterizing each individually for a more controlled mixed fermentation.] || Ruth Barry || 02/23/2020 | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/3298177256877132/ Detailed process for isolating multiple strains of yeast from a mixed culture with the goal of characterizing each individually for a more controlled mixed fermentation.] || Ruth Barry || 02/23/2020 | ||
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− | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/2886683418026520/ A light chemistry discussion on why citric acid | + | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/2886683418026520/ A light chemistry discussion on why citric acid brightens color in beer, and how much might be required to act as an antioxidant in beer.] || Reece Hugill || 09/03/2019 |
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| [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/2736091353085728/ Justin Amaral presents his first set of data on analyzing microbial succession in spontaneously fermented beer from Allagash Brewing Co. More data to come from other breweries.] || Justin Amaral || 06/19/2019 | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/2736091353085728/ Justin Amaral presents his first set of data on analyzing microbial succession in spontaneously fermented beer from Allagash Brewing Co. More data to come from other breweries.] || Justin Amaral || 06/19/2019 | ||
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+ | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/8329642923730515/ Niki Georgiev uses Syrah and Merlot grape ale that he brewed to make charcuterie.] || Niki Georgiev || 05/12/2024 | ||
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+ | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/posts/5323209771040527 Carbo wine fermented with Tormodgarden kveik (original culture).] || Amit Jacob || 12/23/2021 | ||
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+ | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/posts/4972763806085127/ Anaerobic curing fresh hops, inspired the curing of cannabis in ethnic communities.] || Mike Karnowski || 09/12/2021 | ||
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| [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/3569299596431562/ Exploring the potential of making a non-alcoholic sour beer using a cold extraction mash method ("kalt Auszug" in German).] || Ruth Barry || 06/07/2020 | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/3569299596431562/ Exploring the potential of making a non-alcoholic sour beer using a cold extraction mash method ("kalt Auszug" in German).] || Ruth Barry || 06/07/2020 | ||
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+ | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/posts/6526901467338012/ A discussion about Raf Meert's new book that argues for a more historically based narrative for lambic and gueuze, "Lambic - The Untamed Brussels Beer Origin, Evolution, and Future".] || Dan Pixley || 01/14/2023 | ||
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+ | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/4709953772366133/ A passage from "The Principles and Practice of Brewing," Sykes, 1907, which explains that a combination of dry hop creep and ''Brettanomyces'' are responsible for preserving high carbonation in wooden casks.] || Gareth Young || 06/18/2021 | ||
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|[https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/3361360907225433/ Write up of the fermentation process for traditional Jamaican rum, with an emphasis on aromatic mold (''Thielaviopsis ethacetica'') and ''Schizosaccharomyces pombe''.] || Cory Widmayer || 03/20/2020 | |[https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/3361360907225433/ Write up of the fermentation process for traditional Jamaican rum, with an emphasis on aromatic mold (''Thielaviopsis ethacetica'') and ''Schizosaccharomyces pombe''.] || Cory Widmayer || 03/20/2020 | ||
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| [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1462938307067712/ Ryan Deaver's detailed report on the local/indigenous fermentationists in Benin, West /Africa, complete with images and descriptions of their fermentation processes. The first installment is about spontaneously fermented Palm Wine and the distilled version, Sodabe.] See also [http://traffic.libsyn.com/basicbrewing/bbr02-02-17palmwine.mp3 Ryan interviewed by James Spencer on BasicBrewing Radio (02/02/2017).] || Ryan Deaver || 11/08/2016 | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1462938307067712/ Ryan Deaver's detailed report on the local/indigenous fermentationists in Benin, West /Africa, complete with images and descriptions of their fermentation processes. The first installment is about spontaneously fermented Palm Wine and the distilled version, Sodabe.] See also [http://traffic.libsyn.com/basicbrewing/bbr02-02-17palmwine.mp3 Ryan interviewed by James Spencer on BasicBrewing Radio (02/02/2017).] || Ryan Deaver || 11/08/2016 | ||
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− | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1404016232959920/ MTF tracks down Mike Matucheski, currently a master cheesemaker at Sartori, who was a homebrewer who barrel fermented wild ale in the late 80's and early 90's in the USA before most people could taste commercial examples from Belgium.] || Dan Pixley || 09/11/2016 | + | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1404016232959920/ MTF tracks down Mike Matucheski, currently a master cheesemaker at Sartori, who was a homebrewer who barrel fermented wild ale in the late 80's and early 90's in the USA before most people could taste commercial examples from Belgium.] See also the [https://fb.watch/4aN1xpDvjS/ MTF Live interview with Mike] five years later. || Dan Pixley || 09/11/2016 |
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| [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1359447674083443/ Dave Janssen's research on historical "Northern French white beers" from circa 1900.] || Dave Janssen || 07/25/2016 | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1359447674083443/ Dave Janssen's research on historical "Northern French white beers" from circa 1900.] || Dave Janssen || 07/25/2016 | ||
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+ | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/posts/4773310259363817/ Speculating about the anecdotes of perceived decreases in packaged sour beer over time (see comments by Richard Preiss).] || Danny Tindall || 07/10/2021 | ||
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| [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/3186102348084624/ The decline of mixed fermentation and barrel aged sour beers in sales compared to kettle sours and other styles of beer in the US market.] || Mike Karnowski || 01/07/2020 | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/3186102348084624/ The decline of mixed fermentation and barrel aged sour beers in sales compared to kettle sours and other styles of beer in the US market.] || Mike Karnowski || 01/07/2020 | ||
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| [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1212505245444354/?comment_id=1212528145442064&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R%22%7D Discussion on Jester King's new coolship, discussing supplementing spontaneously inoculated wort with pure cultures versus 100% spontaneously fermented beer with comments by James Howat, James Sites, and Garrett Crowell.] || Mark B. Fry || 01/12/2016 | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1212505245444354/?comment_id=1212528145442064&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R%22%7D Discussion on Jester King's new coolship, discussing supplementing spontaneously inoculated wort with pure cultures versus 100% spontaneously fermented beer with comments by James Howat, James Sites, and Garrett Crowell.] || Mark B. Fry || 01/12/2016 | ||
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− | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1188791911149021/ Discussion on the new trend towards green bottles, which devolved into a discussion of saison/farmhouse beer history with Lars Garshol.] See also [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1091768724184674/ this thread started by Jeff Porn on the recent trend of using green bottles] and [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/2967853919909469/ this thread by Tristan Stewart on purposeful bulk sun-striking.] | + | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1188791911149021/ Discussion on the new trend towards green bottles, which devolved into a discussion of saison/farmhouse beer history with Lars Garshol.] |
+ | See also [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1091768724184674/ this thread started by Jeff Porn on the recent trend of using green bottles] and [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/2967853919909469/ this thread by Tristan Stewart on purposeful bulk sun-striking]. | ||
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+ | See also this thread [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/posts/7347029995325151/ by Bob Sylvester on a direct reference to Saison Dupont's take on green bottles.] | ||
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| [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1014121931949354/ Discussion on whether or not Lambic has to be brewed in Belgium in order to be called "Lambic".] || Devin Bell || 02/06/2015 | | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1014121931949354/ Discussion on whether or not Lambic has to be brewed in Belgium in order to be called "Lambic".] || Devin Bell || 02/06/2015 |
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This page is a dedicated archive to threads on the MTF Facebook group that we feel stand out and are worth remembering and reviewing. Keep in mind that only group members can view these threads.
Contents
General Discussions
A general bucket of funky threads.
Funky Science Fridays
James Sites might have started Funky Science Friday, but MTF milked it (thanks, James)!
Microbiology and Science
It's not Funky Science Friday, but it's still pretty geeky.
Unique Processes
These processes may or may not make good beer, but they get an A+ for creativity!
Beer History and Culture
Research and thoughts on how beer was made back in the day, as well as cultural alcoholic mixed fermentation.
Brewing Philosophy Discussions
Informed, controversial, opinionated, discussions on sour and funky brewing processes and industry.
MTF Community
Posts that make us proud to be a part of the MTF community. See also MTF Community Projects.