tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445569787371915337.post2790399983578686112..comments2024-03-28T13:20:29.156-07:00Comments on Shut up about Barclay Perkins: Fermentation at Bass in the 1880'sRon Pattinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095189986589865751noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445569787371915337.post-83661150883580421982010-12-07T05:19:48.185-08:002010-12-07T05:19:48.185-08:00Michael Jackson's explanation of the advantage...Michael Jackson's explanation of the advantages of the Unions, written after his visit to Marston's which had expanded its system:<br /><br />http://www.beerhunter.com/documents/19133-000132.html<br /><br />There is some good discussion of Memel wood here. Marston's used a nearby-by (relatively) substitute when it couldn't find Memel wood.<br /><br />One thing I think all are in agreement on is the difficulty of cleaning wooden vessels whether old or new. There is a risk of contamination from organisms in the wood which can never be entirely overcome. However, is it possible unique, desirable flavours are produced in this way as well? I think this is what Jackson was saying, in effect.<br /><br />GaryGary Gillmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445569787371915337.post-5835996980195206272010-12-07T01:27:22.463-08:002010-12-07T01:27:22.463-08:00I heard from a former head brewer at Marston's...I heard from a former head brewer at Marston's that they kept their burton unions for yeast propagation.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13844169940650659196noreply@blogger.com