Brewing and Distilling Analytics and Education

08/28/2026

Two NEW open access works of interest especially to Agave spirits producers outside the USA. Especially on fermentation kinetics. *With our own work mentioned therein.

Avila-Reyes, S.; Jiménez-Aparicio, A.; Melgar-Lalanne, G.; Fajardo-Espinoza, F.; Hernandez, H. Mezcal: A Review of Chemistry, Processing, and Potential Health Benefits. Foods 2025, 14, 1408. DOI: 10.3390/foods14081408.

*Cordero Soto, I.; Martell Nevárez, M.; Contreras-Hernández, M.; Núñez-García, I.; Soto-Cruz, N.; Páez-Lerma, J.; Rutiaga-Quiñones, O. Effect of Nitrogen, Agitation, and Temperature on Fermentation Kinetics and Volatile Profile of an Agave Juice-Based Beverage. Fermentation 2026, 12, 352. DOI: 10.3390/fermentation12080352.

Search on line for open access viewing on both above.

OUR KEY WORK ON THE TOPIC:
Spedding, G. Chapter 8 - Mezcal and Tequila. In Distilled Spirits, Hill, A., Jack, F. Eds.; Academic Press, 2023; pp 173–228.

Also studied this a bit when at Alltech. Prepare a proposal for the MBAA. However, it was to be in Mexico and a little issue called COVID caused cancellation.

07/30/2026

Distillers - Three great Flavor Wheel renditions.

Well they did it again - outdid the originals, though still with around the circle text (now I am making horizontal - more readble versions).

But hurrah for the Artisan Spirit folks.

https://issuu.com/artisanspiritmag/docs/artisan_spirit_summer_2026

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07/29/2026

Brewers with extension to distillers.

OK blast from the past.

Want to know how to spike beers (spirits) for sensory evaluation and training?

Found in my floppy disc files a 2005 Michigan Guild Seminar presentation - Part 3. How to prepare sensory stocks with full equations and details.

I will update this with contact details / copyright citation and its available free upon request. [Caveat. I will add names/email to our Newsletter list for future updates (No obligations involved - cancel anytime after receipt of a newsletter. Though it is a best way to keep up with trends in the industry and key news.]

Forget subscription magazines - they only tell part of the story.

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07/25/2026

You can find me (if I dump FB) via www.bdastesting.com or LinkedIn. Or via the Journal of Distilling Science.

Brewing and Distilling Analytical Services (BDAS) offers comprehensive lab testing for beer, wine, and spirits. BDAS helps you craft exceptional beverages.

05/24/2026

Our sensory guru Tony Holding up a barrel top - BDAS logo pictured and with a few key Gin and Cachaça bottles in forefront in the UV-vis Spectroscopy and Sensory Preparation Lab.

This three tone - three shades of grey image was created via me making a Action set for Photoshop following another set of instructions in a quick on-line tutorial. However, I made this a Smart Object replaceable figure gem as an Action. Once formed, the Smart Object can used to place another image which can be edited to perfection - though the Action can be used to generate a fresh start as well.

The original tutorial did not note the possibility of Smart Objects so following that approach would require that all the steps be repeated for each new image.

Loving learning more Photoshop skills.

05/22/2026

Any way you Curve it - it is still a whiskies Flavor Map.

05/21/2026

Proud to note that a group we work with on analytics presented on Tequila at a recent conference. Tony provided the most input on the BDAS side of things - the other group did the main testing. Happy to have been a part of this ongoing project and need to test beverages to learn more about their aroma cloud profiles.

05/21/2026

After Colbert - Then What?

YES EVERYONE STOP WATCHING AND TURN TO ANOTHER CHANNEL READY FOR EACH TOMORROW AT 11.30PM. BYRON ALLEN's SHOW IS OK BUT BORING AFTER ONE OR TWO. you turn to another channel as late night shows gear you up for the advertising on the same channel when you switch on again in the next am. [Or Try Kimmel or Fallon instead?] Teach these TV Exec bozos a firm lesson here.

05/21/2026