A Hypothesis-Based Hop Microbiology Laboratory Module Testing the Plausibility of the Mythical Origin of the India Pale Ale (IPA)
J. M. Pineda, A. N. Scholes, J. A. Lewis
This paper describes a microbiology lab module testing whether highly-hopped beers prevent spoilage through antibacterial properties, finding that hop extracts inhibit bacterial growth.
bioRxiv · Jul 27, 2023 · PreprintScientific Communication & Education