Fermentation Is The Hidden Engine Of Bourbon, It Really Is Rocket Science
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The episode explores the science of fermentation in whiskey production and reviews a specific Tennessee whiskey.
Send us Fan Mail We chase the real engine of whiskey flavor by breaking down fermentation from mash temperatures and enzymes to yeast behavior and the distiller’s beer that feeds the still. Then we pivot from science to the glass with a George Dickel 15-year Tennessee whiskey single barrel review, including how charcoal mellowing shapes what we taste. • our sponsor and community updates plus where to watch and listen • grain-to-sugar basics, starch conversion, mash temperature con...
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