760: Humans Love AI-Crafted Beer — with Jon Krohn (@JonKrohnLearns)

AI Brewing

AI is revolutionizing the brewing industry by crafting beers with unique flavor profiles and optimizing production processes. Jon Krohn and Beau Warren have launched Krohn&Borg, an AI-crafted lager, at the Species X brewery in Columbus, Ohio. The beer, developed using machine learning models, has received positive feedback for its smooth and flavorful taste, reminiscent of classic European beers 1. Beau Warren describes the experience of using AI in brewing as akin to having an alien intelligence among us, enhancing the brewing process in unprecedented ways 2.

It's super tasty, kind of reminds me of a lot of the old European beers that you get that are always kind of catch you off guard with surprisingly flavorful, a little bit of that really fruity, pleasant bite, but also still really easy drinking.

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This innovative approach not only creates delicious beer but also inspires new applications of AI in various fields.

   

CRISPR Yeast

CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology is being used to develop new yeast strains that enhance beer flavors and aromas. Bill McFarland from Omega Yeast explains how this technology allows brewers to experiment with yeast that introduces new flavor profiles and aromatic experiences 2. This cutting-edge approach positions breweries like Species X at the forefront of innovation, potentially transforming the industry over the next five years. Beau Warren is capitalizing on these advancements, integrating them into the brewing process to create unique beer experiences.

Yeast is arguably kind of the glue that really binds in alcoholic beverages, particularly beer. You get a lot of flavor and aromatic components that come from the yeast.

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This fusion of AI and CRISPR technology exemplifies the potential of modern science to revolutionize traditional industries.