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Liquid Asset: The Chemistry of Water​

Webinar Summary

The nuance of water chemistry in brewing can seem straightforward but can have consequences later in the brewing process when not fully considered or understood. In this webinar, we will cover the essentials, from the basic components of water and their roles in brewing to techniques for adjusting the profile for particular beer styles. Learn how to assess and enhance water quality while exploring the impacts of key minerals to tailor to renowned brewing regions. From haze stabilization to yeast nutrition to filtration considerations, this webinar is accessible for students new to the craft as well as a refresher for the everyday hose-dragging brewer or pipette-wielding chemist.

Learning Objectives

• Review the basics of water chemistry
• Assess and evaluate water sources and forms of filtration
• Identify the roles of minerals
• Apply water treatment techniques
• Calculating and making water adjustments
• Learn about water profiles from great brewing regions
• Analyze and adapt water profiles

Presenter

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Frances Tietje-wang Fermly

On a mission to help the brewing community to have the best beer possible, Frances Tietje-wang founded Fermly with the goal of assisting breweries of all sizes by offering scientific expertise, education, and equipment. Frances has spoken on a variety of topics, from leadership, business development, and technical brewing, to chemistry, as well as writing several published technical articles in pursuit of increasing knowledge. With a background in nutrition, brewing, and medicine, they utilize their knowledge and skills in a variety of applications and strives to help all breweries Fermly know their beer.