Episode 041: Zinc in Fermentation

It's no secret that yeast needs zinc for healthy fermentation, but how much and where/when should you add it? What happens when you add too much zinc? Microbiologist Joe Kinney of FX Matt Brewing Co. joins us to help you get the right amount of zinc into your fermentations.

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Links:

• MBAA Webinar: The Importance Of Zinc in Fermentation
• 2017 Master Brewers Conference: Zinc in fermentation
• Download Joe's Yeast Pitching and Zinc Additions spreadsheet
• 2019 Master Brewers Conference
• Master Brewers Live!