Beer is an internationally loved drink, consumed by millions of people world wide. From different flavours to different types, Dr. Eugene Fletcher, an Assistant professor at Carleton University studies the function of yeast in both brewing your favourite beverage and breaking down plastics.
In this Episode, we discuss the process of fermentation, how beer is made, the difference between lager and ale, what steps are taken to infuse beer with different flavours, how yeast is engineered to break down plastic, and future direction for Dr. Fletchers research path.
This was fun episode to make as I learned more about beer than i ever knew before, and I hope you do too!
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For more information about Dr. Eugene Fletcher, you can visit his official Carleton profile page, or his LinkedIn profile. You can read any of his publications on yeast, synthetic biology, or microbial fermentation.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Educational background
06:14 - Europe life & travel
09:42 - Lager, Ale, IPAs, & brewing process
18:11 - Beer flavour & fermentation
28:43 - Yeast makes biofuel (ethanol) from plastic
36:23 - His students create mock Biotech startups
42:23 - Closing thoughts
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