Episode Synopsis "Fermentation (Putting the boo in booze)"

You're recovering from another Valentine's Day and so are the yeast! Our Brewer and Scientist discuss the lifespan of yeast, how yeast change their behavior under new conditions, and the chemistry of converting sugar to alcohol.  We discuss the difference between lager yeast and ale yeast, demystifying the controversy. Yeasts are a variety of amazing organisms worth exploring in greater detail.

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