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Gene Editing
With the advent of more precise gene editing technology such as CRISPR, bioengineered small grains may find their way into the malting supply chain in coming years.
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We all know the basic ingredients in brewing beer: barley, hops, water, and yeast. Learn all about these ingredients, including where and how to get them, what equipment to use to store and handle them in your brewery, and how to maintain and analyze their quality to make the best beer possible.
With the advent of more precise gene editing technology such as CRISPR, bioengineered small grains may find their way into the malting supply chain in coming years.
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