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Distilling the Essence- Assessing Fermentation and Congener Production in Bourbon and Malt Whisky

Tuesday, November 17, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CST)

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Event Details

Webinar Description

Assessments of fermentation and congener production on malt whisky and bourbon whiskey  substrates with various yeast strains. 

Key Learning Objectives

A brief look at the general differences between whiskey styles and the composition of their respective mashes.

1. Understanding the grains and mashing processes for fermentation with malt and bourbon whiskey styles.

2. Explanation of design of the experiment and specific protocols from two separate trial studies; Trial design and protocols for the laboratory experiments. Methods of analysis for data collection.

3. Assessments and details of the two studies for review and conclusions.

Comparative results that reflect the similarities and differences of the same yeast strains in distinctly different whiskey substrates. 

Recommended Experience Level

Intermediate

Speaker:

Denise Jones

For More Information:

Morgan Fleck
Morgan Fleck
QA Scientist - Microbiology Bell's Brewery, Inc.