A brewery around here is considering using this as a zinc supplement for their yeast…http://ribus.com/sites/default/files/files/Nutrition%20Nu-RICE%202012.pdf . The phosphorus and potassium levels seem really high, although I’m not sure what impact that would have on the beer. Anybody got any opinions or advice?
That’s exactly what I thought. Why not just use the wyeast nutrient? It works great for me and it’s pretty cheap. 11 grams per barrel, a 5 lbs box lasts me a good long while and is only around $70 bucks.
Believe me, it’s challenging…the upside is that in the next couple weeks I’ll get to participate in brewing trial of 5 new varieties of organic hops to help determine which will be grown commercially.
;) Actually, they’ve been a good lesson in how terrior can even affect hops. They’re not like other Fuggles I’ve tried. I still don’t love 'em, but I don’t hate 'em either.