Production & Process

Scotch Whisky Production vs. The Brewing Process

The previous article in this series discussed how the production of Scotch whisky is very closely regulated by the Scotch Whisky Act of 1988. The only country where the production of beer is as closely regulated is Germany, with...

Yeast 101: Make Your Favorite Fungus Work for You

While yeast are a fungus, they are surprisingly close genetically to animals (including humans). Just like us, yeast need a vast variety of energy and nutrient sources to survive and grow. They thrive on oxygen and release carbon dioxide. While...