Microbiology and Biochemistry: Difference between revisions
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The microbes found in Lambic may come from a variety of sources, as nearly every surface and even the air found in the brewery are teeming with life. While the air above the coelship is often cited as the source of the microorganisms in Lambic, other sources are now known to play a significant role. | The microbes found in Lambic may come from a variety of sources, as nearly every surface and even the air found in the brewery are teeming with life. While the air above the coelship is often cited as the source of the microorganisms in Lambic, other sources are now known to play a significant role. | ||
While there are many potential places that the wort can aquire its characteristic flora | While there are many potential places that the wort can aquire its characteristic flora, some primary reservoirs to consider are: | ||
# The air over the wort | # The air over the wort and in the cellar where the wort is aged | ||
# The ceiling and walls of the facility, from which microorganisms attached to dust or condensation from the hot wort may find their way into the beer | # The ceiling and walls of the facility, from which microorganisms attached to dust or condensation from the hot wort may find their way into the beer | ||
# The surfaces of the barrels, both interior and exterior, as contamination from the exterior may occur during transfer of the wort. | # The surfaces of the barrels, both interior and exterior, as contamination from the exterior may occur during transfer of the wort. | ||