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Brewology
May 24, 2026

Flaked Adjuncts in Brewing: A Mechanistic Mini-Review

Abstract Pre-gelatinised flaked cereals are frequently used as purposeful formulation tools rather than simple extract extenders, yet their effects are often presented ingredient-by-ingredient rather than through shared mechanisms. This short communication synthesises brewing literature to provide a compact framework linking flaked adjunct composition and structure to wort chemistry, processability, and sensory outcomes under conventional mash […]
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Brewology
April 16, 2026

Tarandrus 9 (v2)

Tarandrus – Unveil the Mystery, Savour the Warmth. It began with a whisper, a subtle yet irresistible call from the shadows of tradition and craft, beckoning during the long, cold embrace of winter. From this quiet yearning arose a desire — a desire to craft a beer that would defy the chill, warming the spirit […]
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Ink Laboratorium
January 1, 2026

Experimentations #003.

Context I take most of my notes using either black (Aurora Black) or blue (Science Blue, own formulation) and it was time to try something new that could be used as a daily writer and having a bit of colour while staying on the professional side. Green seemed like a good choice for this project […]
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Brewology
August 10, 2025

The Queen in Yellow

An Eldritch Tribute to Duvel Citra. Brewing The Queen in Yellow starts with tradition: this is, at its heart, a Duvel Citra clone, built around that familiar golden strength, crisp Belgian profile, and bright citrus-driven hop character. The beer will be meticulously lagered for two weeks before a generous dry-hopping session brings lemon zest, grapefruit, […]
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Ink Laboratorium
October 29, 2022

Experimentations #002.

[ALL HALLOWS’ DAY SPECIAL] It is this time of the year, when the witches go riding and black cats are roaming the surface of the Earth, announcing that the veil between the world of the un-dead and ours is wearing thin… It is also the time for a dedicated ink. An orange ink for Halloween, bringing […]
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