[klickitat jim]

I guess since Washington has all the hops we can let Oregon claim yeast... way to go Wyeast!

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/04/05/176345680/craft-beer-crazy-oregon-poised-to-name-official-state-microbe

"Freedom is temporary unless you are also Brave!" - Patriot

[ynotbrusum]

I love it! A state government with its priorities in order - first the update homebrewing legislation a little while back and now seeing yeast as the most employed workers in the state (at least per capita!)

[Pinski]

I guess since Washington has all the hops we can let Oregon claim yeast... way to go Wyeast!

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/04/05/176345680/craft-beer-crazy-oregon-poised-to-name-official-state-microbe

"Freedom is temporary unless you are also Brave!" - Patriot

Hey! We have our fair share of hops as well.
We're number two! We're number two!

[mmitchem]

I caught wind of this earlier this week. What a great way for the state to show appreciation for the craft brewing contribution. Without the bugs, there is no brew!

[denny]

I think I posted about this a month ago.

[ynotbrusum]

But, my daughter advises that it is not the first state to adopt a State Microbe, the Cheeseheads beat you to it!

http://bioinfo.bact.wisc.edu/themicrobialworld/Lactococcus.html

And where would we be with Lacto for sour beers?  Illinois is pursuing E. Coli, because our politicians have all tested positive for its presence; indeed some are said to be full of its source product.

 

[gandelf]

I think I posted about this a month ago.

It's not the spotlight, it's the audience. little smile