06/20/2014

Beer Science: Crafting the Perfect Pint

16:24 minutes

Oregon has 171 breweries operating out of 70 different cities, and Portland boasts more breweries per capita than any other city in the country. Two Oregon brew experts—Leon Fyfe, a microbiologist with the Craft Brew Alliance, and Ben Tilley, owner of Agrarian Ales—pour over the science of craft brewing, discussing how yeast, hops, malt, and water come together to create the perfect pint.

Segment Guests

Leon Fyfe

Leon Fyfe is a microbiologist at Craft Beer Alliance in Portland, Oregon.

Ben Tilley

Ben Tilley works at Agrarian Ales in Eugene, Oregon.

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About Alexa Lim

Alexa Lim was a senior producer for Science Friday. Her favorite stories involve space, sound, and strange animal discoveries.

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