And the punning has reached a new low…
This will be a quick update, but at least it’s more than just a recipe post. (See below for the recipe.)
Jamming a digital camera against the eyepiece is surprisingly effective provided you have steady hands.
Yesterday’s brew session marks the first time in over three years that I was actually able to do a cell count, courtesy of my shiny new microscope. Who knew eBay had sales? If you need a refresher — I certainly did — the BSI handbook is a terrific resource. Long story short, my pitching rate hasn’t changed appreciably; a 2 L stirred propagation starting with a small amount of slurry yielded around 250 billion cells. I’m hoping this slightly higher pitching rate will address the overly phenolic character I occasionally encounter using 3522 in low-gravity beers.
If you want to play along, feel free to count the center grid pictured. I get 63.
Nice shot! What scope did you get?
It’s an AmScope B020C. About $140 on eBay and it has a 5-year warranty.